Long Beach State Beach men's basketball
The Long Beach State Beach men's 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 Beach are currently coached by Dan Monson. Long Beach State officially changed their nickname with the NCAA to "Beach" from "49ers" prior to the 2019–20 season.
In the 2006–07 season, the 49ers finished with a 24–8 record, the Big West conference championship, and the school's first trip to the NCAA tournament in 12 years. Star guard Aaron Nixon was named Big West player of the year, as well as being selected as an AP Honorable Mention All-American.
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.
Post season results
NCAA tournament results
Long Beach State has appeared in nine NCAA tournaments. Their combined record is 7-10.vacated by NCAA
NIT results
Long Beach State has appeared in eight National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 2–8.49ers in the NBA
The following former Long Beach State players have played professionally for the National Basketball Association:| Position | Name | Height | Weight | Hometown | Draft Year | Pick | Draft Team | Most Recent Team | Years Active |
| F | Al Brightman | 6'2" | 195 | Eureka, California | 1947 | UD | Boston Celtics | Boston Celtics | 1946-1947 |
| G | James Cotton | 6'5" | Bellflower, California | 1997 | 32nd | Seattle SuperSonics | Chicago Bulls | 1997-1999 | |
| F | Craig Dykema | 6'8" | 190 | Lakewood, California | 1981 | 66th | Phoenix Suns | Phoenix Suns | 1981-1982 |
| F | Leonard Gray | 6'8" | 240 | Kansas City, Kansas | 1974 | 26th | Seattle SuperSonics | Washington Bullets | 1974-1977 |
| F | Bob Gross | 6'6" | 200 | San Pedro, California | 1975 | 25th | Portland Trail Blazers | San Diego Clippers | 1975-1983 |
| G | Lucious Harris | 6'5" | 190 | Los Angeles | 1993 | 28th | Dallas Mavericks | Cleveland Cavaliers | 1993-2007 |
| F | Juaquin Hawkins | 6'7" | 205 | Lynwood, California | 1996 | UD | Los Angeles Lakers | Houston Rockets | 1996-2003 |
| G | Craig Hodges | 6'2" | 190 | Park Forest, Illinois | 1982 | 48th | San Diego Clippers | Chicago Bulls | 1982-1992 |
| G/F | Glenn McDonald | 6'6" | 190 | Los Angeles | 1974 | 17th | Boston Celtics | Milwaukee Bucks | 1974-1977 |
| F | Eric McWilliams | 6'8" | 200 | Denver | 1972 | 37th | Houston Rockets | Houston Rockets | 1972-1973 |
| F/C | Cliff Pondexter | 6'9" | 233 | Fresno, California | 1974 | 16th | Chicago Bulls | Chicago Bulls | 1974-1978 |
| G/F | Ed Ratleff | 6'6" | 195 | Columbus, Ohio | 1973 | 6th | Houston Rockets | Houston Rockets | 1973-1978 |
| F | Sam Robinson | 6'7" | 190 | Los Angeles | 1970 | 91st | Seattle SuperSonics | Seattle SuperSonics | 1970-1972 |
| F | Bryon Russell | 6'7" | 225 | San Bernardino, California | 1993 | 45th | Utah Jazz | Denver Nuggets | 1993-2006 |
| F | Chuck Terry | 6'6" | 215 | Long Beach, California | 1972 | 29th | Milwaukee Bucks | New York Nets | 1972-1977 |
| F/C | George Trapp | 6'8" | 205 | Highland Park, Michigan | 1971 | 5th | Atlanta Hawks | Detroit Pistons | 1971-1976 |
| F | Michael Wiley | 6'9" | 200 | Long Beach, California | 1980 | 39th | San Antonio Spurs | San Diego Clippers | 1980-1982 |
| G | Morlon Wiley | 6'4" | 185 | Long Beach, California | 1988 | 46th | Dallas Mavericks | Atlanta Hawks | 1988-1995 |
| G | Rickey Williams | 6'1" | 175 | Buffalo, New York | 1978 | 190th | New Orleans Jazz | Utah Jazz | 1982-1983 |
| F | James Ennis | 6'7" | 210 | Ventura, California | 2013 | 50th | Atlanta Hawks | Orlando Magic | 2013–Present |
| G | Casper Ware | 5'10" | 175 | Cerritos, California | 2012 | UD | Philadelphia 76ers | Brooklyn Nets | 2012–Present |