The 2015–16 North Dakota State Bison men's basketball team represented

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in the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Bison, led by second year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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, due to renovations at the

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, and were members of

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. They finished the season 20–13, 8–8 in Summit League play to finish in fifth place. They defeated IUPUI and IPFW to advance to the championship game of The Summit League tournament where they lost to

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. Despite having 20 wins, they did not participate in a postseason tournament.

Roster

Schedule

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References

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