The 2015–16 South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The team's head coach was Frank Martin who was in his fourth season at South Carolina. The team played their home games at

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as a member of the

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. They finished the season 25–9, 11–7 in SEC play to finish in a three-way tie for third place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament to

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. They were invited to the

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where they defeated High Point in the first round to advance to the second round where they lost to

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Previous season

The Gamecocks finished the season 17–16, 6–12 in SEC play to finish in a tie for 11th place. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament where they lost to Georgia.

Departures

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Roster

Schedule

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References

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