| Long Beach State 49ers | |||
| 2011–12 Long Beach State 49ers men's basketball team | |||
| University | California State University, Long Beach | ||
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| Conference | Big West | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | ||
| Head coach | Dan Monson (4th 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 Round of 32 | |||
| 1970, 1971*, 1972*, 1973* | |||
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| 1970, 1971*, 1972*, 1973*, 1977, 1993, 1995, 2007 *vacated by NCAA |
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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 2007. 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.[1]
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The 49ers have competed in eight NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 7–9.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
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| 1970 | First Round Sweet Sixteen Regional Third Place Game |
Weber State UCLA Santa Clara |
W 93–73 L 88–65 L 89–86 |
| 1971* | First Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight |
Weber State Pacific UCLA |
W 77–68 W 78–65 L 57–55 |
| 1972* | First Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight |
BYU San Francisco UCLA |
W 95–90 OT W 75–55 L 73–57 |
| 1973* | First Round Sweet Sixteen Regional Third Place Game |
Weber State San Francisco Arizona State |
W 88–75 L 77–67 W 84–80 |
| 1977 | First Round | Idaho State | L 83–72 |
| 1993 | First Round | Illinois | L 75–72 |
| 1995 | First Round | Utah | L 76–64 |
| 2007 | First Round | Tennessee | L 121–86 |
*vacated by NCAA
The following Long Beach 49ers players have played professionally for the National Basketball Association:[2]
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