Dan Monson, who was fired as head coach of Long Beach State men's basketball team on Monday, led the team to an NCAA Tournament berth by winning the Big West Tournament with victories over UC Riverside (86-67), UC Irvine (83-79), and UC Davis (74-70). This marks the team's first appearance in the tournament since 2012. Despite the decision to part ways with Monson at the end of the season, he was allowed to coach through the postseason. Monson's remarkable achievement came after a challenging season, including a five-game losing streak entering the Big West tournament. His leadership not only secured the team's spot in the NCAA Tournament but also made a significant statement, as he humorously called out Jim Harbaugh in the process.
Normal Sport: Dan Monson Leads Long Beach State To The NCAA Tournament On Saturday After Getting Fired On Monday, Immediately Shouts Out Jim Harbaugh https://t.co/I2R9pyuqCz https://t.co/HUZ9P2qXVf
Long Beach State’s Dan Monson being referred to as the “outgoing head coach” is a new one
It's madness at Long Beach State as Dan Monson heads to NCAA tournament on his way out https://t.co/wwW2D515BE
Long Beach State coach Dan Monson has had a wild week: ‣ Fired on Monday (finishing season) ‣ #4 in Big West tourney ‣ Beat UC Riverside 86-67 ‣ Beat UC Irvine 83-79 ‣ Beat UC Davis 74-70 ‣ Big West NCAA Tournament auto-bid MARCH! https://t.co/XxbRwFtizN
“We quit playing together and started playing for each other.” Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson was fired on Monday but allowed to coach through the postseason. 5 days later, Monson and the 49ers punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament 🤯 https://t.co/vpQ2pzEqIv
Dan Monson stunningly leads Long Beach State to March Madness days after getting fired https://t.co/DblJvXECfv https://t.co/WWBwbyRUZY
“When Jim Harbaugh says, ‘Who’s got it better than him?,’ somebody needs to tell him Dan Monson.” -Fired Long Beach State coach Dan Monson, who is dancing: https://t.co/AW6Xa7QRbJ
What Happens In Vegas ... Doesn't Stay In Vegas for Long Beach State and fired coach Dan Monson. https://t.co/o1k2P8PZjt https://t.co/yBZheGlUuX
Yesterday was one of the CRAZIEST days I've ever seen in college basketball. What did I miss? NC State won its 5th game in 5 days and beat UNC to win the ACC tourney and punch its ticket, also kicking in a 2-year extension for Kevin Keatts. Long Beach State coach Dan Monson…
How Dan Monson led Long Beach State to men's March Madness ... despite being fired https://t.co/MSpNR0sPEu https://t.co/gmivZnEflF
Dan Monson coaches Long Beach State into NCAA tournament five days after being fired https://t.co/rqrHqDm4Vs
Long Beach State secures March Madness spot — after agreeing to part ways with coach Dan Monson https://t.co/zOjJFyGrpO
Cool to see Dan Monson get Long Beach St a tournament berth after it was announced he’d be fired at the end of the season.. Two years ago, I spent some time with him and wrote about his coaching journey. It’s one of my favorite stories I’ve done: https://t.co/p1slhuPBdk
On Monday, Long Beach State announced it was firing head coach Dan Monson after 17 years, but would allow him to coach out the Big West Tournament. He just led LBSU to the Big West title—and the school’s first NCAA Tournament berth in over a decade. https://t.co/fY7lOb3s1D
Normal Sport: Dan Monson Leads Long Beach Sate To The NCAA Tournament On Saturday After Getting Fired On Monday, Immediately Calls Out Jim Harbaugh https://t.co/iu33V56xXt https://t.co/fETpVRlcTw
Dan Monson was fired from Long Beach State on Monday but allowed to keep coaching. Won Big West Tournament tonight to earn NCAA bid. Kevin Keatts was on hot seat at NC State as week began. Won five games to take ACC title and NCAA bid which triggered a two year contract…
Dan Monson was fired from Long Beach State on Monday but allowed to keep coaching. Won Big West tonight to earn NCAA bid. Kevin Keatts was on hot seat at NC State as week began. Won five games to take ACC title and NCAA bid which triggered a two year contract extension worth at…
"When Jim Harbaugh says who's got it better than him, somebody needs to tell him Dan Monson." - Dan Monson, after leading Long Beach State to the NCAA Tournament in the same week he was fired. https://t.co/V1ibS88CUB
On Monday, Long Beach State fired head coach Dan Monson, but allowed him to finish the rest of the season. Now, Monson & Long Beach State are Big West champions & are going to the NCAA Tournament! LBSU had a 5-game losing streak entering the Big West tourney. 🏀🏆🕺🎟️ https://t.co/YoCcmxlfLF
Long Beach State parted ways with Dan Monson on Monday. "Moson will remain as the coach of the team through the postseason including the Big West Championship, but will not return in 2024-25." Monson and Long Beach just won the Big West Championship and are going dancing! BOOM!
5 days ago, Long Beach State & head coach Dan Monson agreed to part ways after the season Tonight, they punched their ticket to the tourney. Incredible @MarkTitusShow https://t.co/x6nJnDKDjj
Dan Monson to his Long Beach State roster after he got fired on Monday https://t.co/PnRJWOHLfi
A week ago, Long Beach State fired Dan Monson- but allowed him to coach the conference tournament. Tonight, Long Beach State won the Big West and an NCAA Tourney auto bid. Remember the Friday line "How'd you get fired on your day off" - this is like the exact opposite of that😂
Long Beach State dismissed head coach Dan Monson earlier this week, but allowed him to coach the Big West Tournament. And now they are headed to the NCAA Tournament ✅ https://t.co/A6PNP0Wuqq
5 days ago, Long Beach State & head coach Dan Monson agreed to part ways after the season Tonight, they punched their ticket to the tourney. Some things @MarkTitusShow https://t.co/x6nJnDKDjj
Of all the crazy things that have happened this week, Dan Monson leading Long Beach State to the tournament for the first time since 2012 five days after being fired might be the craziest. https://t.co/PEYlC3mYNp
Dan Monson isn’t done yet. Great story brewing at Long Beach State.
#LBSU "parted ways" with Dan Monson on Monday. The former #Gonzaga coach just won three games in as many days in the Big West Tournament – after a 5-game skid to end the reg. season – to secure his second NCAA bid in 17 years at Long Beach. Don Monson (right) soaks in the moment. https://t.co/TC7WOrBc0M
Of all the crazy things that have happened this week, a Dan Monson leading Long Beach State to the tournament for the first time since 2012 five days after being fired might be the craziest. https://t.co/PEYlC3mYNp
Long Beach State and head coach Dan Monson agreed to part ways after the season – that'll have to wait because @LBSUMBB is going to the dance! 😲 https://t.co/SGqPbeTG24
Long Beach State fired HC Dan Monson after 17 seasons last week, but let him coach out the Big West Tourney. They just accidentally won it and are heading to the NCAA Tournament. 😅 https://t.co/v5ngKxsgMJ
Long Beach St just made the tournament with a fired coach. Good on ya Dan Monson.
Heck of a story as former GU coach Dan Monson, told Monday this would be his last year as coach at Long Beach State, leads the 49ers to the Big West title and an NCAA tourney berth. One-time UW point guard Senque Carey also on the coaching staff there.
THE BEACH! THE BEACH! THE BEACH! THE LONG BEACH STATE BEACH ARE DANCING FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2012! THEY’RE DOING IT BEHIND A HEAD COACH THAT THEY FIRED BEFORE THE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT, DAN MONSON! A LEGEND OF THE COACHING GAME DESERVES THIS! WE’RE ALL FANS OF THE BEACH! https://t.co/lR7f4gGKGL
Long Beach State fired Dan Monson on Monday. Monson still decided to coach the 49ers and just led them to the NCAA tourney with a Big West title run. Insane!!!!
Long Beach State announced Monday that it was parting ways with coach Dan Monson at the end of this season. Long Beach State just won the Big West Tournament Final. Weird week!
Coach Dan Monson and the Long Beach State men's basketball team advance to the NCAA Tournament following a win over UC Davis for the Big West Tourney title. First #MarchMadness appearance since 2012. https://t.co/CG5QLtz0mm
Dan Monson will not coach Long Beach State next year. Basically fired on Monday. Also: Long Beach State just made the NCAA Tournament. https://t.co/eact8ZMUjF
Dan Monson at Long Beach State this week: Fired on Monday. Won the league on Saturday. Dancing on Sunday.
Dan Monson, already fired by Long Beach State, takes the Beach back to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2012. What. A. Sport.
The single most incredible story of March Madness is now unfolding in the Big West final. Long Beach State announced on Monday that it was parting ways with coach Dan Monson at the end of this season. Monson's team is up by two points with 3.6 seconds to play. Awkward!
Long Beach St is up two possessions with 5:14 remaining I repeat, if the Beach makes the NCAA Tournament, they will be doing it with a head coach they decided to fire before the conference tournament began Dan Monson. Who has been around forever and started the Zaga franchise
It was a long shot, but if Long Beach State wins tonight, coach Dan Monson will still have a job: https://t.co/7ztl4qNqxH
Long Beach State's Dan Monson is literally a Fly By Night to the NCAA Tournament coach tonight: https://t.co/o0TqtGOR6g https://t.co/UvlLaI9wvu
Long Beach State parted ways with Dan Monson after 17 years on Monday. Now he has the team in the Big West final and on the verge of the big dance after knocking off top seed UCI.