The 2014–15 Southern Miss Golden Eagles men's basketball team represented the

University of Southern Mississippi The University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss or USM) is a Public university, public research university with its main campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bac ...

during the 2014–15 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Golden Eagles, led by first year head coach

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, played their home games at

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and were members of

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. They finished the season 9–20, 4–14 in C-USA play to finish in 13th place. Due to violations committed under the previous coaching regime, the team were ineligible for postseason pla

including the 2015 Conference USA men's basketball tournament, C-USA tournament. In 2016, the NCAA vacated six wins due to participation of two ineligible players, who were suspended effective January 29, 2015.

Previous season

The

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finished the season 29–7, 13–3 in C-USA play to finish in a four-way tie for the C-USA regular season championship. They advanced to the semifinals of the C-USA tournament where they lost to Louisiana Tech. They were invited to the

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where they defeated Toledo and Missouri to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to Minnesota.

Departures

Incoming Transfers

Recruiting class of 2014

Roster

Schedule

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References

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Southern Miss The University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss or USM) is a Public university, public research university with its main campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bac ...

Southern Miss Golden Eagles basketball The Southern Miss Golden Eagles basketball program represents intercollegiate men's basketball at the University of Southern Mississippi. The school competes in the Sun Belt Conference in Division I of the NCAA and plays their home games at Reed ...