The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's basketball team represents the University of California, Santa Barbara in NCAA Division I competition. The team is a member of the Big West Conference and is currently led by head coach Joe Pasternack. The Gauchos have established themselves as a competitive program with a history of seven NCAA tournament appearances, the most recent occurring in 2023.
The team's notability stems from its consistent performance within its conference and its periodic success on the national stage. Competing in the Big West, the Gauchos are often contenders for the conference championship, which grants an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. This level of sustained achievement makes them a significant force in West Coast collegiate basketball.
Recently, the UC Santa Barbara basketball program has been featured in sports news coverage related to the ongoing college basketball season. This includes updates on their non-conference schedule, such as a recent game against Loyola Marymount, and mentions within broader discussions of national polls and team rankings as the 2025-2026 season progresses.
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- UC Santa Barbara vs. Loyola Marymount - November 17, 2025 | Live Scores, Updates, Odds, Injury News and Recaps - Bleacher Report 2025-11-17 16:00 · Bleacher Report
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- AP College Basketball Poll 2025 Released for First Regular-Season Men's Rankings - Bleacher Report 2025-11-11 02:36 · Bleacher Report
- Why Bryce James Didn't Play vs. Utah Tech, When Will LeBron's Son Play for Arizona? - Bleacher Report 2025-11-08 12:42 · Bleacher Report
- Mark Patton: Aidan Mahaney’s Third School is the Charm for UCSB Basketball - Noozhawk 2025-10-05 15:00 · Noozhawk
- 9 Santa Barbara High Student-Athletes Sign to Compete at College Level - Noozhawk 2025-04-16 15:00 · Noozhawk
- Mark Patton: Gauchos Navigate to Portal Amid Storm of College Basketball’s New World - Noozhawk 2025-03-23 15:00 · Noozhawk