The 2015–16 UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Runnin' Rebels were led by fifth year head coach Dave Rice until he was fired on January 10, 2016. They were then led by interim head coach

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for the remainder of the season. They played their home games at the

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as members of the

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. They finished the season 18–15, 8–10 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for sixth place. They defeated

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to advance to the quarterfinals of the Mountain West tournament where they lost to

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. On March 28, the school announced that

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had been hired as head coach. However, less than three weeks later, Beard left UNLV to accept the head coaching position at

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. On April 16, the school hired Marvin Menzies as head coach.

Previous season

The 2014–15 Runnin' Rebels finished the season with an overall record of 18–15, and 8–10 in conference play. The Runnin' Rebels defeated Nevada in the First round of the Mountain West tournament, before losing to San Diego State in the quarterfinals.

Departures

Incoming transfers

2015 recruiting class

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Roster

*Nov. 27, 2015 – Sophomore Goodluck Okonoboh asked for his release and will transfer. *Feb. 8, 2016 – Freshman Stephen Zimmerman Jr. out indefinitely due to a left knee injury. Returned Feb. 27 game against Wyoming. * Ike Nwamu wore #0 until February 6 when he changed to #34 to honor former Mercer teammate Jibri Bryan who was murdered on February 2.

Schedule

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References

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