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
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.
Previous season The Tigers finished the 2014–15 season 12–19, 4–14 in WCC play to finish in a tie for ninth place. They lost in the first round of the WCC tournament to San Francisco.
Departures Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes Aaron Hendricks 4 G 6'0" 185 RS Sophomore Loomis, CA Walk-on; left the team Dulani Robinson 5 G 5'9" 165 Junior Oakland, CA Transferred to Texas Southern Cole Currie 10 G 6'2" 165 Sophomore La Crescenta, CA Left the team due to personal resasons Gabriel Aguirre 11 F 6'10" 250 Senior São Paulo, Brazil Graduated Kaleb Warner 25 F 6'6" 190 Freshman Seattle, WA Transferred to North Idaho College Thomas Peters 30 F 6'6" 200 RS Sophomore Campbell, CA Walk on; didn't return
Incoming transfers Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Previous School Maleke Haynes 0 G 5"11" 160 Sophomore Woodland Hills, CA Junior college transferred from Saddleback College Tonko Vuko 4 F 6'8" 228 Junior Split, Croatia Junior college transferred from Weatherford College Jack Williams 11 F 6'8" 195 Sophomore Valencia, CA Transferred from Long Beach State. Under NCAA transfer rules, Williams will have to sit out for the 2015–16 season. Will have three years of remaining eligibility.
Recruiting Class of 2015
Allegations of academic fraud On December 12, 2015 head coach Ron Verlin and assistant Dwight Young were suspended by the University after allegations of academic fraud came to light involving the two. Assistant coach Mike Burns was given the interim title. As a result of these allegations, the University placed a self-imposed postseason ban and also put on some scholarship restrictions.
Roster
Schedule and results
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