The Long Beach State Beach men's basketball team represents California State University, Long Beach, in Long Beach, California. The school's team competes in the Big West Conference. Because they won the 2024 Big West Conference men's basketball tournament, the team received an automatic bid to the 2024 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament; the last time Long Beach State competed in this tournament was 2012. The Beach is currently coached by Chris Acker. 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 (12–2) 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 January, 1974, Long Beach State was placed on indefinite probation for not less than three years by the NCAA because of basketball and football violations. The NCAA cited the programs for 26 violations of constitution and by-laws, saying they were among the most serious it had ever considered. The 49ers basketball team ranked ninth in the country at the time.
In 2008, the 49ers 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.
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Postseason results
NCAA Division I
Long Beach State has appeared in ten,NCAA tournaments. Their combined record is 7–11. Three of the appearances were later being vacated by the NCAA
NCAA Division II
The 49ers appeared in one NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament. Their combined record was 1–1.
NIT results
Long Beach State has appeared in nine National Invitation Tournaments (NIT). Their combined record is 2–9.
Beach in the NBA
The following former Long Beach State players have played professionally for the National Basketball Association:
Retired numbers
Four numbers have been retired in Long Beach State basketball history: