1996–97 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team represented DePaul University during the 1996–97 men's college basketball season.
On December 28, 1996, DePaul lost to Miami 61–45 in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic at Miami Arena.
The Blue Demons finished the season with a 3–23 record. On March 5, 1997, DePaul was eliminated in the CUSA tournament first round by Marquette 79–53.
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