The 2015–16 Central Arkansas Bears basketball team represented the University of Central Arkansas during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

The Bears were led by head coach Russ Pennell and played their home games at the Farris Center.

They finished the season 7–21, 6–12 in Southland play to finish in a three-way tie for ninth place.

Due to APR penalties, they were not eligible for postseason play, including the Southland tournament.

[1] The Bears were picked to finish 12th in both the Southland Conference Coaches' Poll and the Sports Information Director's Poll.