
"Fired Coach Dan Monson Leads Long Beach State in NCAA Tournament"
Long Beach State's coach, Dan Monson, was fired just days before the NCAA tournament but was allowed to coach the team. Despite a loss to Arizona, Monson expressed gratitude for the opportunity and the bond with his team, referring to them as family. The team's unexpected run in the tournament followed Monson's firing, prompting mixed reactions from the athletic director. Monson, a seasoned coach, reflected on his career and the uncertain future, leaving the tournament with a sense of bittersweet closure.













