The 2015–16 Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Golden Hurricane, led by second 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 20–12, 12–6 in The American play to finish in a three-way tie for third place. They lost in the quarterfinals of The American Athletic tournament to

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. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament where they lost in the First Four to

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Previous season

The

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finished the season 23–11, 14–4 in American Athletic play to finish in second place. They advanced to the semifinals of the American Athletic tournament where they lost to UConn. They were invited to the

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where they defeated William & Mary in the first round before losing in the second round to Murray State.

Departures

Incoming Transfers

Class of 2015 commitments

Class of 2016 commitments

Roster

Schedule

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References

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