The 2015–16 UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Runnin' Rebels were led by fifth-year head coach Dave Rice until he was fired on January 10, 2016. They were then led by interim head coach

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for the remainder of the season. They played their home games at the

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as members of the

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. They finished the season 18–15, 8–10 in Mountain West play, to finish in a tie for sixth place. They defeated

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

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. On March 28, the school announced that

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had been hired as head coach. However, less than three weeks later, Beard left UNLV to accept the head coaching position at

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. On April 16, the school hired

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as head coach.

Previous season

The 2014–15 Runnin' Rebels finished the season with an overall record of 18–15, and 8–10 in

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play. The Runnin' Rebels defeated

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in the first round of the Mountain West tournament, before losing to

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in the quarterfinals.

Departures

Incoming transfers

2015 recruiting class

Roster

*November 27, 2015 – Sophomore Goodluck Okonoboh asked for his release and will transfer. *February 8, 2016 – Freshman Stephen Zimmerman out indefinitely due to a left knee injury. Returned for the February 27 game against Wyoming. * Ike Nwamu wore #0 until February 6 when he changed to #34 to honor former Mercer teammate Jibri Bryan who was murdered on February 2.

Schedule

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References

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UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball seasons

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