The 2015–16 Houston Cougars men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Cougars were led by second year head coach

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and were members of the

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. The Cougars played their home games at

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. They finished the season with a record of 22–11, 12–6 in AAC play to finish in a tie for third place in conference. They lost in the quarterfinals of the AAC tournament to

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. They received a bid to the

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where they lost to

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in the first round.

Previous season

The

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finished the 2014–15 season with a record of 13–19, 4–14 in AAC play to finish in tenth place in conference. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the AAC tournament where they lost to

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Departures

Incoming Transfers

Class of 2015 signees

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

References

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Houston Cougars men's basketball seasons