2015–16 Pacific Tigers men's basketball team

The 2015–16 Pacific Tigers men's basketball team represented the University of the Pacific during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They played their home games at the Alex G. Spanos Center and were members of the West Coast Conference. The Tigers were led by third-year head coach Ron Verlin. On December 12, 2015, Verlin was suspended indefinitely amid an NCAA investigation. Assistant coach Mike Burns was named the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The Tigers also self-imposed a postseason ban for 2016 which included the WCC Tournament. They finished the season 8–20, 6–12 in WCC play to finish in a three-way tie for seventh place

2015–16 Pacific Tigers men's basketball
ConferenceWest Coast Conference
Record8–20 (6–12 WCC)
Head coach
  • Mike Burns interim (1st season)
Assistant coaches
  • Calvin Byrd (10th season)
  • Dwight Young (3rd season)
Home arenaAlex G. Spanos Center
2015–16 West Coast Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Saint Mary's153 .833296  .829
Gonzaga153 .833288  .778
BYU135 .7222611  .703
Pepperdine108 .5561814  .563
San Francisco810 .4441515  .500
Santa Clara711 .3891120  .355
Portland612 .3331220  .375
Loyola Marymount612 .3331417  .452
Pacific*612 .333820  .286
San Diego414 .222921  .300
*ineligible for postseason due to self probation
Conference tournament winner

On March 3, 2016, it was announced that Ron Verlin was no longer employed by the university. Interim coach Mike Burns was also released from his employment with the school.

On March 16, the school announced that Damon Stoudamire would be the new head coach.

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