9 seed in the South region where they lost to 8-seeded Arkansas on a controversial flagrant foul call late in the game in the first round.

[3][4] Following the season, junior forward Ángel Delgado declared himself eligible of the NBA draft, but did not hire an agent.

[5] On May 22, 2017, he withdrew his name from the draft and announced he would return to Seton Hall for his senior season.

[7] Sources: In its annual preseason preview, Blue Ribbon Yearbook ranked Seton Hall No.

[10] Khadeen Carrington and Angel Delgado were named to the preseason All-Big East First Team.