LOS ANGELES – Amidst a scattered, loud crowd in Pauley Pavilion Friday night, 49ers came out firing on all cylinders. The Long Beach State men’s basketball team led for a large part of the first half, but fell 91-80 in competitive match against No. 21 UCLA. Senior point guard Deishuan[Read More…]
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Glenn McDonald: A champion from beginning to end
Former Long Beach State men’s basketball forward Glenn McDonald will have his jersey retired at the homecoming game Saturday during a special halftime ceremony. “I wasn’t here when he played but if he was half the player he is a person, its well deserved,” head coach Dan Monson said. “And[Read More…]
Long Beach State men’s basketball brings new energy into 2018-2019 season
After finishing a second year with 15 wins and a below .500 record, Long Beach State men’s basketball was an early exit from the Big West conference last season. While the glory days are long gone, a fresh start and new identity has the program heading in a new direction.[Read More…]
Column: Defense first approach headlines Long Beach men’s basketball
November is finally here. The beginning of college basketball season is upon us and Long Beach State men’s basketball has come out of the gates with a win. The 49ers traveled to Cal State Bakersfield Saturday for a charity exhibition game benefitting California wildfire relief efforts. While the game didn’t[Read More…]
Former LBSU head coach Tex Winter dead at 96
Former Long Beach State head basketball coach Fredrick “Tex” Winter died at the age of 96 Wednesday in Manhattan, KS. Winter served as the head coach of the men’s basketball team from the 1978-79 season to the 1984-1985 season. He led the team to a 78-69 record and a spot[Read More…]
Long Beach State men’s basketball adds two players for 2019-20 season
Although the upcoming season hasn’t begun for the Long Beach State men’s basketball team, there’s already some buzz about two new players who will suit up in black and gold for the 2019-20 season. Two players gave a verbal commitment this week to attend Long Beach on scholarship next year.[Read More…]
LBSU’s Ron Freeman impresses in the Drew League
Ron Freeman is no stranger to the Los Angeles basketball scene. The 6-foot-5-inch guard grew up in Inglewood, graduated from Junipero Serra High School and attended one year of prep school in Harbor City. The incoming redshirt junior has been involved with the Long Beach State men’s basketball program since[Read More…]
The past, present and future of the three-pointer
Sunday night saw Stephen Curry break another NBA record by hitting 9 three-pointers in game two of the NBA Finals. He surpassed Ray Allen, who held the previous record of eight three-pointers in game two of the 2010 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry finished the night with[Read More…]
LBSU reaches new heights
Long Beach State was put on the map this year as this semester alone gained athletics nationwide recognition and broke records for the 49ers. The Daily 49er went through each spring team to find the five most impressive standouts to don the black and gold this past semester. Gabe Levin,[Read More…]
The dollars and ‘sense’ of Long Beach State head coaching contracts
Long Beach State’s athletic program has seen much success recently with the men’s volleyball team after claiming the No. 1 spot in the nation and winning the NCAA Championship. Other teams, like the 2017-2018 men’s and women’s basketball program, have not been so relevant after disappointing seasons. While talented athletes[Read More…]