The 2015–16 Eastern Washington Eagles men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Eagles were led by fifth-year head coach

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and played their home games at

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. They were members of the

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. They finished the season 18–16, 10–6 in Big Sky play to finish in a tie for fifth place. They defeated

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in the first round of the Big Sky tournament to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to

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. They were invited to the

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where they defeated Pepperdine to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to

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Previous season

The

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finished the season 26–9, 14–4 in Big Sky play to finish in a share for the regular season Big Sky championship. They defeated Idaho, Sacramento State, and Montana to be champions of the Big Sky tournament. They received an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament where they lost in the second round to Georgetown.

Departures

Incoming Transfers

2015 incoming recruits

Roster

Schedule

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References

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