2015–16 Eastern Washington Eagles men's basketball team explained

Mode:Basketball
Year:2015–16
Team:Eastern Washington Eagles
Conference:Big Sky Conference
Short Conf:Big Sky
Record:18–16
Conf Record:10–8
Hc Year:5th
Asst Coach2:David Riley
Stadium:Reese Court
Bowl Result:Quarterfinals

The 2015–16 Eastern Washington Eagles men's basketball team represented Eastern Washington University during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Eagles were led by fifth-year head coach Jim Hayford and played their home games at Reese Court. They were members of the Big Sky Conference. They finished the season 18–16, 10–6 in Big Sky play to finish in a tie for fifth place. They defeated Northern Arizona in the first round of the Big Sky tournament to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to Idaho. They were invited to the College Basketball Invitational where they defeated Pepperdine to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to Nevada.

Previous season

The Eagles finished the season 26–9, 14–4 in Big Sky play to finish in a share for the regular season Big Sky championship. They defeated Idaho, Sacramento State, and Montana to be champions of the Big Sky tournament. They received an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament where they lost in the second round to Georgetown.

Departures

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes
Ognjen Miljkovic 0 F 6'7" 220 Sophomore Transferred to Embry-Riddle
1 G 6'4" 185 RS Junior Declare for 2015 NBA draft
Daniel Hill 2 G 5'9" 165 Junior Went pro
Nate Galago 5 G 5'10" 175 RS Sophomore No longer on team roster
Parker Kelly 10 G 6'4" 195 Senior Graduated
Frederik Jörg 21 C 7'1" 295 RS Sophomore Transferred to Saint Martin's
Drew Brandon 22 G 6'4" 185 RS Senior Graduated
Garrett Moon 33 F 6'5" 190 RS Senior Graduated

Incoming Transfers

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Previous School
Julian Harrell 0 G 6'5" 195 Junior Transferred from Pennsylvania. Under NCAA transfer rules, Harrell will have to sit out for the 2015–16 season. Will have two years of remaining eligibility.
Austin McBroom 2 G 5'9" 165 RS Senior Transferred from Saint Louis. Will be eligible to play immediately since McBroom graduated from Saint Louis.
Rico Nino 22 F 6'8" 250 Sophomore Junior college transferred from Diablo Valley College
Geremy McKay 33 F 6'7" 225 RS Freshman Transferred from Albany. Under NCAA transfer rules, McKay will have to sit out for the 2015–16 season. Will have four years of remaining eligibility.

Roster

Schedule

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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-22 Men's BASKETBALL Schedule.