Long Beach State 49ers | |||
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University | California State University, Long Beach | ||
Conference | Big West | ||
Location | Long Beach, CA | ||
Head coach | Dan Monson (10th year) | ||
Arena |
Walter Pyramid (Capacity: 5,000) |
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Nickname | 49ers | ||
Colors | Black and Gold |
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NCAA Tournament Elite Eight | |||
1971*, 1972* | |||
NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen | |||
1970, 1971*, 1972*, 1973* | |||
NCAA Tournament second round | |||
1970, 1971*, 1972*, 1973* | |||
NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
1970, 1971*, 1972*, 1973*, 1977, 1993, 1995, 2007, 2012 * vacated by NCAA |
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Conference tournament champions | |||
1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1973, 1995, 2007, 2012 | |||
Conference regular season champions | |||
1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1996, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
The Long Beach State 49ers Basketball team represents California State University, Long Beach in Long Beach, California. The school's team currently competes in the Big West Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2012. The 49ers are currently coached by Dan Monson.
In 2008, the team began a three-year probation term, vacated 18 victories from their 2005-2006 season, and reduced scholarships and recruiting in order to keep eligibility for postseason play.
The 49ers have appeared in nine NCAA tournaments. Their combined record is 7–10.
* vacated by NCAA
The 49ers have appeared in eight National Invitation Tournaments (NIT). Their combined record is 2–8.
The following Long Beach 49ers players have played professionally for the National Basketball Association:
Three numbers have been retired in Long Beach State basketball history: