The 2015–16 Hofstra Pride men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Pride, led by third 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 24–10, 14–4 in CAA play to finish in a tie for the CAA championship with

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. They advanced to the championship game of the CAA tournament, where they lost to UNC Wilmington. As a regular season champion who failed to win their league tournament, they received an automatic bid to the

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, where they lost in the first round to

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Previous season

The

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finished the season 20–14, 10–8 in CAA play to finish in fifth place. They advanced to the semifinals of the CAA tournament where they lost to William & Mary. They were invited to the

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where they lost in the first round to Vermont.

Departures

Incoming transfers

2015 recruiting class

Roster

Schedule

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References

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