"Dan Monson Leads Long Beach State to NCAA Tournament Despite Recent Firing"
Despite being dismissed by Long Beach State just six days prior, coach Dan Monson led the team to an improbable Big West tournament title and secured a spot in the NCAA tournament, extending his coaching tenure. The team's turnaround included a run of wins in the conference tournament, defying expectations after a five-game losing streak. Despite the school's announcement of his dismissal, Monson remains passionate about coaching and looks forward to the next chapter in his career.