The 2015–16 Montana Grizzlies basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Grizzlies, led by second year head coach

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, played their home games at

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and were members of the

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. They finished the season 21–12, 14–4 in Big Sky play to finish in second place. They defeated

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and

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to advance to the championship game of the Big Sky tournament where they lost to

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. They were invited to the

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where they lost in the first round to

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Previous season

The Grizzlies finished the season 20–13, 14–4 in Big Sky play to finish in a share for the Big Sky regular season championship. They advanced to the championship game of the Big Sky tournament where they lost to Eastern Washington. As a regular season conference champions and #1 overall seed in their conference tournament, they received an automatic bid to the National Invitation Tournament where they lost in the first round to Texas A&M.

Departures

Incoming transfers

2015 incoming recruits

2016 incoming recruits

Roster

Schedule

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References

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Montana Grizzlies basketball The Montana Grizzlies basketball team represents the University of Montana in men's college basketball. They compete at the NCAA Division I level and are members of the Big Sky Conference. Home games are played at Dahlberg Arena located inside t ...