Conference Atlantic 10 Conference Assistant coach Dane Fischer Assistant coach Duane Simpkins | 2015–16 record 11–21 (5–13 A-10) Assistant coach Aaron Kelly | |
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Head coach Dave Paulsen (1st year) | ||
The 2015–16 George Mason Patriots Men's basketball team represented George Mason University during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. It was the 50th season for the program. The Patriots were led by Dave Paulsen in his first season as head coach of the program following Paul Hewitt's dismissal. They played their home games at EagleBank Arena and were members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. They finished the season 11–21, 5–13 in A-10 play to finish in a tie for 12th place. They lost to Saint Louis in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament.
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Previous season
The Patriots finished the season with an overall record of 9–22, with a record of 4–14 in the Atlantic 10 regular season for thirteenth place finish. In the 2015 Atlantic 10 Tournament, the Patriots were defeated by Fordham, 71–65 in the first round.
Awards
Atlantic 10 All Rookie Team
Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week
Recruiting
The following is a list of players signed for the 2016–17 season: