The Mustangs finished the 2015 – 16 season with a record of 25 – 5 , 13 – 5 in AAC play to finish in second place in conference . Due to multiple NCAA violations , including academic fraud and unethical conduct , SMU was ineligible for all postseason play including the AAC Tournament and NCAA Tournament . Additionally , head coach Larry Brown was suspended for nine games
AAC Tournament
2016 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
2016–17 SMU Mustangs men's basketball team