Dan Monson has agreed to a five-year contract extension with Long Beach State that will keep with the 49ers through the 2018-2019 season, the school announced on Wednesday.
Despite turning in a 15-17 record last season, Monson has won the support of university administration.
"Dan Monson has been a terrific leader for the basketball program and this extension will ensure the continuity we need advance the program, win championships and gain NCAA appearances," said LBSU Athletic Director Vic Cegles. "His ability to find and recruit players who are committed to the community and to graduation has been outstanding."
In seven years at the helm in Long Beach, Monson has won 119 games and three Big West titles, including an appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 2012. He is four games shy of matching the legendary Jerry Tarkanian in record number of wins at the school.
Monson who also coached at Gonzaga and Minnesota, is overjoyed at the opportunity to continue to lead the 49ers program.
"Simply put, I'm really excited," Monson said on Wednesday. "In today's day and age, stability in our profession is really hard to come by. It really makes me appreciate the special people I am surrounded by at the Beach - an administration and coaching staff second to none. This extension really shows that the university has confidence in what we're doing here and in the direction of the program. I wake up every day honored to represent this university and am thrilled to have that opportunity for years to come."