What conference does Long Beach State Men's Basketball compete in?

Long Beach State Long Beach State Men's Basketball competes in the Big West Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.

Where does Long Beach State play men's basketball home games?

Long Beach State Men's Basketball plays home games at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach State, CA.

When was Long Beach State Men's Basketball program established?

The establishment date for Long Beach State Men's Basketball is not currently available.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Competing in the Big West Conference since joining Division I ranks, Long Beach State men's basketball operates from the Walter Pyramid, a distinctive 105,000-seat venue that has served as the program's home since 1994. Coach Chris Acker directs a 15-player roster that has posted an 8-18 overall record this season, though the Dirtbags have demonstrated notable home court advantage with a 7-6 home record compared to their 1-12 mark on the road. The program's conference performance sits at 3-3, reflecting competitive struggles against Big West opponents.

Scoring efficiency presents Long Beach State's primary challenge, with the Dirtbags averaging 74.2 points per game while surrendering 77.0 to opponents—a three-point deficit that indicates marginal defensive prowess but consistent offensive limitations. The university's enrollment of 42,174 students provides substantial athletic support infrastructure for the basketball program, which operates within a conference that demands competitive depth. Though the season has yielded modest results, the home court advantage at Walter Pyramid remains a tangible asset as conference play progresses, with the team seeking to improve its away performance beyond its current 1-12 road record.

KEY FACTS

School	Long Beach State University
Sport	Men's Basketball
Conference	Big West Conference
Division	D1
Location	Long Beach State, California
Venue	Walter Pyramid
Head Coach	Chris Acker

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
22	Jayden Alexander	G	6' 1"	-	Freshman
2	Shaquil Bender	G	6' 2"	185 lbs	Senior
15	JJ Chaikovsky	F	6' 7"	205 lbs	Sophomore
0	Rob Diaz III	G	6' 2"	-	Junior
10	Cole Farrell	G	6' 5"	205 lbs	Junior
8	Grant Gondrezick II	G	6' 0"	180 lbs	Sophomore
33	Shay Johnson Jr.	F	6' 10"	225 lbs	Senior
24	Christian Jones	G	6' 4"	-	Sophomore
4	Leopold Levillain	F	6' 9"	-	Freshman
14	Immanuel Lewis	G	6' 3"	-	Senior
12	Isaiah Lewis	G	6' 3"	165 lbs	Junior
6	Petar Majstorovic	F	6' 8"	215 lbs	Sophomore
11	Gavin Sykes	G	6' 4"	-	Freshman
3	Dallas Washington	F	6' 10"	-	Freshman
1	Derrick Michael Xzavierro	F	6' 10"	235 lbs	Junior

SEASON RECORD

10-22

Overall

7-9

Home

3-13

Away

5-5

Conference

74.9 PPG / 77.8 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result	Venue
Nov 5	San Diego State Aztecs	Away	L 45-77	Viejas Arena
Nov 8	Fresno State Bulldogs	Away	L 62-82	Save Mart Center
Nov 13	Pacific Tigers	Away	L 66-69	Alex G. Spanos Center
Nov 17	Illinois State Redbirds	Home	L 80-82	Walter Pyramid
Nov 20	Nobel Knights	Home	W 87-54	Walter Pyramid
Nov 22	Montana State Bobcats	Home	L 72-78	Walter Pyramid
Nov 27	Portland Pilots	Away	L 73-93	Chiles Center
Nov 30	San Diego Toreros	Home	W 76-72	Walter Pyramid
Dec 5	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos	Away	L 77-84	The Thunderdome
Dec 7	UC San Diego Tritons	Home	L 74-80	Walter Pyramid
Dec 10	San José State Spartans	Away	L 83-89	Provident Credit Union Event Center
Dec 19	Pepperdine Waves	Home	W 81-78	Walter Pyramid
Dec 21	Iowa State Cyclones	Away	L 60-91	Hilton Coliseum
Dec 31	Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders	Home	W 113-66	Walter Pyramid
Jan 4	Cal Poly Mustangs	Home	W 74-66	Walter Pyramid
Jan 9	UC Irvine Anteaters	Away	L 64-74	Bren Events Center
Jan 11	Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners	Home	W 81-75	Walter Pyramid
Jan 16	UC Riverside Highlanders	Home	W 88-73	Walter Pyramid
Jan 18	Cal State Northridge Matadors	Away	W 87-80	Premier America Credit Union Arena
Jan 23	Cal State Fullerton Titans	Away	L 61-71	Titan Gym
Jan 25	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos	Home	L 71-74	Walter Pyramid
Jan 30	UC Riverside Highlanders	Away	L 61-71	SRC Arena
Jan 31	Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	Home	L 82-89	Walter Pyramid
Feb 6	UC San Diego Tritons	Away	L 74-77	LionTree Arena
Feb 13	Cal State Fullerton Titans	Home	L 82-86	Walter Pyramid
Feb 14	UC Davis Aggies	Away	L 54-71	University Credit Union Center
Feb 20	UC Irvine Anteaters	Home	L 58-69	Walter Pyramid
Feb 22	Cal State Northridge Matadors	Home	L 76-78	Walter Pyramid
Feb 27	Cal Poly Mustangs	Away	L 92-102	Mott Athletics Center
Mar 1	Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners	Away	W 88-87	Icardo Center
Mar 6	UC Davis Aggies	Home	L 70-76	Walter Pyramid
Mar 8	Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	Away	W 84-75	Stan Sheriff Center

ANALYTICS

-2.9

Pt Diff

Streak

52.2%

SOS

#324

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.1895

#335

96.6

Adj O

#280

109.6

Adj D

Last 5: 2-3Last 10: 2-8Best W Streak: 3Worst L Streak: 10

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Long Beach State Men's Basketball compete in?: Long Beach State Long Beach State Men's Basketball competes in the Big West Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Long Beach State play men's basketball home games?: Long Beach State Men's Basketball plays home games at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach State, CA.
Who is the head coach of Long Beach State Men's Basketball?: The head coach of Long Beach State Long Beach State Men's Basketball is Chris Acker.
When was Long Beach State Men's Basketball program established?: The establishment date for Long Beach State Men's Basketball is not currently available.