The 2015–16 Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Wolf Pack, led by first year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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and were members of the

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. They finished the season 24–14, 10–8 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for fourth place. They defeated

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in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West tournament to advance to the semifinals where they lost to

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. They were invited to the

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where they defeated

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, and

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to advance to the best-of-three finals series against Morehead State. They defeated Morehead State 2 games to 1 to become the CBI champions.

Previous season

The Wolf Pack finished season 9–22, 5–13 in Mountain West play to finish in tenth place. They lost in the first round of the Mountain West tournament to UNLV. At the end of the season, head coach David Carter was fired. He compiled a record of 98–97 in six seasons.

Departures

Incoming transfers

Recruiting

Roster

Schedule

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References

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College Basketball Invitational championship seasons

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