The 2015–16 Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball team represented

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in the

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. The Bulldogs, led by first year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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as a member of the

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. They finished the season 14–17, 7–11 in SEC play to finish in 11th place. They lost to

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in the second round of the

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Previous season

The

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. On March 21, head coach

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was fired. Shortly thereafter, Ben Howland was hired as head coach.

Before the season

Departures

The Bulldogs lost 4 scholarship players, two to graduation and two transfers. The team also had 2 senior walkons graduate.

Recruits

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In addition, the Bulldogs added a transfer in Xavian Stapleton from

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. Stapleton will have to sit out the 2015–16 but will then have 3 years of eligibility.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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