The 2020–21 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented Drexel University during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Dragons, led by fifth-year head coach Zach Spiker, played their home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as members of the Colonial Athletic Association.

In the 2020–21 season, the Dragons had many games postponed or cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and did not have fans in attendance for all home games.

They finished the season 12–8, 4–5 in CAA Play to finish in 6th place. They defeated Charleston, Northeastern, and Elon to be champions of the CAA tournament. They received the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament where they lost in the first round to Illinois.

Previous season

The Dragons finished the 2019–20 season 14–19, 6–12 in CAA play to finish in 8th place. They lost to Hofstra in the CAA tournament quarterfinals.

Offseason On 14 July, 2020, Drexel announced the addition of Michael-Hakim Jordan as an assistant coach.

Departures Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes 1 G 5'9" 150 Baltimore, MD Transferred to Alcorn State 2 F 6'9" 215 Baltimore, MD Transferred to Albany 4 F 6'6" 220 Bowie, MD Transferred to Howard

Incoming transfers

2020 recruiting class

Class of 2021 early commitments

Preseason In a poll of the league coaches, media relations directors, and media members at the CAA's media day, Drexel was picked to finish in third place in the CAA. Redshirt senior James Butler and Junior guard Camren Wynter were selected to the Preseason CAA All-Conference First Team.

Roster

Schedule and results Sources

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Awards James Butler CAA All-Tournament Team CAA All-Conference Third Team Preseason CAA All-Conference First Team "Sweep" Award (team leader in blocks)

Matej Juric Team Academic Award

Zach Walton CAA All-Tournament Team

Camren Wynter Lou Henson Award Finalist CAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player CAA All-Tournament Team CAA All-Conference First Team CAA Player of the Week (2) Preseason CAA All-Conference First Team Team Most Valuable Player

See also 2020–21 Drexel Dragons women's basketball team

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