[1] On April 5, 2015, ESPN reported that Avery Johnson had verbally agreed to become the new head basketball coach at the University of Alabama, replacing Grant.

[4] On March 24, 2015, Ben Howland was hired as the 20th head coach of Mississippi State replacing Ray.

The violations centered around improper financial aid for two players, as well as academic problems with junior college transfers.

At the time, the Tigers were facing an NCAA investigation into major rules violations that occurred under the tenure of former head coach Frank Haith.

Starting on March 6, the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans were released for 2015–16 season, based upon selections by the four major syndicates.