Introduction to Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Fullerton is an NCAA Division I college in the Big West Conference. Since 1975, the school has been a member of the NCAA and has competed in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. The school has had a long and successful history, making it to the NCAA Tournament 23 times, including six trips to the Sweet 16 and two Elite Eight finishes.
Cal State Fullerton’s NCAA Tournament History
Cal State Fullerton has had a consistently strong presence in the NCAA Tournament, making 23 appearances since 1975. The first appearance came in 1975, when the Titans lost to UCLA in the first round.
The Titans have made six Sweet 16 appearances, beginning with their first trip in 1979 where they were defeated by eventual champions Michigan State. The Titans would make it back to the Sweet 16 in 1981, 1984, 1992, 1995 and 2008, but would fall short of advancing to the Elite Eight in each of those trips.
Cal State Fullerton’s Elite Eight
The Titans have made two trips to the Elite Eight in their NCAA Tournament history. The first was in 1990 when they defeated Duke in the Sweet 16 and then lost to UNLV in the Elite Eight. The second was in 2008, when they defeated Wisconsin in the Sweet 16 and then lost to Memphis in the Elite Eight.
Cal State Fullerton and the NCAA Tournament
Cal State Fullerton has had a strong presence in the NCAA Tournament, making 23 appearances since 1975. The Titans have made six Sweet 16 appearances and two Elite Eight appearances, showing their consistent success over the years.
Cal State Fullerton’s Post-Season Appearances
In addition to their success in the NCAA Tournament, the Titans have made a number of post-season appearances in other tournaments. The Titans have won the Big West Conference Tournament five times, most recently in 2008. They have also made nine appearances in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT), last appearing in 2012.
Cal State Fullerton’s Head Coaches
The Titans have had a number of successful head coaches over their NCAA Tournament history. Bob Burton was the first head coach to lead the Titans to the NCAA Tournament, in 1975. He would coach the team through the 1982 season before being replaced by George McQuarn.
McQuarn would lead the Titans to the Elite Eight in 1990 and the Sweet 16 in 1992 before being replaced by Donny Daniels in 1995. Daniels would lead the team to the Sweet 16 in 1995 and 2008 before being replaced by Bob Burton’s son, Dedrique Taylor, in 2011. Taylor is the current head coach of the Titans and has led them to three NCAA Tournament appearances.
Cal State Fullerton’s All-Time Leaders in NCAA Tournament Wins
The Titans have had a number of successful players over the years who have led the team to its NCAA Tournament success. Below are the all-time leaders in NCAA Tournament wins for Cal State Fullerton:
- Bob Burton: 12 wins
- Donny Daniels: 9 wins
- Dedrique Taylor: 5 wins
- George McQuarn: 4 wins
Conclusion
Cal State Fullerton has had a long and successful history in the NCAA Tournament, making 23 appearances since 1975. The Titans have made six Sweet 16 appearances and two Elite Eight appearances, showing their consistent success over the years. The team has had a number of successful head coaches and players who have led the team to its NCAA Tournament success. The all-time leaders in NCAA Tournament wins for Cal State Fullerton are Bob Burton, Donny Daniels, Dedrique Taylor and George McQuarn.