The 2015–16 NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Wolfpack were led by fifth year head coach

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. The team played its home games at

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and were members of the

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(ACC). They finished the season 16–17, 5–13 in ACC play to finish in 13th place. They defeated Wake Forest in the first round of the ACC tournament to advance to the second round where they lost to

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Previous season

The Wolfpack finished the season 22–14, 10–8 in ACC play to finish in a tie for sixth place. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament where they lost to Duke. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, where they defeated LSU in the second round and Villanova in the third round to advance to the Sweet Sixteen, where they lost to fellow ACC member Louisville.

Pre-season

Departures

Class of 2015 signees

In addition to freshman signees Shaun Kirk and Maverick Rowan, NC State also added University of Charlotte transfer Torin Dorn. Dorn, a sophomore guard who will redshirt the 2015–2016 season due to NCAA transfer rules, was the 2015

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Freshman of the Year.

Roster

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Season

Non-conference Play

NC State opened the season with an 85–68 win at home to William & Mary. During the loss, guard Terry Henderson suffered torn ligaments in his right ankle and missed the entire season.

Conference Play

Schedule and results

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References

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