| Mode: | Basketball |
| Year: | 2015–16 |
| Team: | American Eagles |
| Conference: | Patriot League |
| Short Conf: | Patriot |
| Record: | 12–19 |
| Conf Record: | 9–9 |
| Head Coach: | Mike Brennan |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Asst Coach1: | Scott Greenman |
| Asst Coach2: | Matt Wolff |
| Asst Coach3: | Eddie Jackson |
| Stadium: | Bender Arena |
The 2015–16 American Eagles men's basketball team represented American University during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Eagles, led by third year head coach Mike Brennan, played their home games at Bender Arena and were members of the Patriot League. They finished the season 12–19, 9–9 in Patriot League play to finish in a four way tie for fourth place. They defeated Boston University in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League tournament to advance the semifinals where they lost to Lehigh.
The Eagles finished the season 17–16, 8–10 in Patriot League play to finish in a three way tie for sixth place. They advanced to the championship game of the Patriot League tournament where they lost to Lafayette.
| Name | Number | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Gardner | 0 | G | 5'9" | 165 | RS Senior | Houston,Texas | Graduated | |
| Kyle Kager | 1 | F | 6'8" | 195 | Senior | Flower Mound, Texas | Graduated | |
| George Langberg | 2 | G | 6'3" | 185 | Freshman | Short Hills, New Jersey | Transferred to New York | |
| Justice Montgomery | 3 | G | 5'11" | 160 | Senior | Orlando, Florida | Graduated | |
| Kevin Panzer | 13 | F | 6'9" | 225 | RS Senior | Mission Viejo, California | Graduated | |
| John Schoof | 22 | G | 6'5" | 205 | Senior | Fairfax, Virginia | Graduated | |
| Langdon Neal | 25 | G | 6'0" | 165 | Sophomore | Chicago, Illinois | Transferred to Trinity | |
| Jonathan Davis | 35 | F | 6'7" | 220 | RS Junior | Simi Valley, California | Graduate transferred to Cal State Los Angeles |
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2015–16 American Eagles women's basketball team