The 2015–16 Southern Illinois Salukis men's basketball team represented Southern Illinois University Carbondale during the

2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season The 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 13. The first tournament was the 2K Sports Classic and ended with the Final Four in Houston April 2–4. Practices officially began on October 2. Rule changes The followin ...

. The Salukis, led by fourth year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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and were members of the Missouri Valley Conference. They finished the season 22–10, 11–7 in Missouri Valley play to finish in a tie for fourth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament to

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. Despite having 22 wins, citing financial concerns and player fatigue, they chose not to participate in a postseason tournament.

Previous season

The Salukis finished the 2015–16 season 12–21, 4–14 in MVC play to finish in ninth place. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament where they lost to Northern Iowa.

Departures

Incoming transfers

Recruiting

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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