2011-12 Mens Basketball Guide

Bachelor of Science in physical education,
1979 – Long Beach State
Teaching certificate, 1981 – Azusa Pacific College

Playing Career
1971-74 Varsity basketball – Arcadia (Calif.)
High School
1975-76 Varsity basketball – Citrus (Calif.) College

Coaching Career 2004-Present Head Coach, Southern Miss 1998-2003 Head Coach, Iowa State

2001 ( 25-6), advancing as far as the Elite 8 in 2000, and made a third trip to postseason, with a visit to the NIT Tournament in 2003. He also coached two All- Americans and Big 12 Conference Players of the Year (Marcus Fizer, 2000; Jamaal Tinsley, 2001).

At Southern Miss

After two seasons in what might not be considered a success in terms of wins and losses, the program turned the corner in year three by producing not only its first winning season since 2000-01, but also produced 20 wins as well. The year also garnered the league’s Freshman and Newcomer of the Year in Jeremy Wise. Eustachy also won his 300th career game.

In 2009-10, Eustachy led Southern Miss to a 20-14 record and its first postseason appearance since 2001. The 20 wins gave him his second 20 win season in four years.

In 2008-09, Eustachy led the Golden Eagles to a 19-14 record, winning seven of their final nine games. Southern Miss advanced to the third round of the Conference USA Tournament, its best showing since 2001.

After finishing 11-17 during his first season that included a big victory over Southeastern Conference foe LSU, the Golden Eagles tallied a 10-21 record, including a 3-11 in C-USA play. Still, Southern Miss finished on a strong note as they won two of their final three contests including its first

Larry Eustachy Quick Facts

1993-98

1990-93

1989-90

1987-89

1986-87

1981-86

1978-81

Head Coach, Utah State
Head Coach, Idaho
Assistant Coach, Ball State
Assistant Coach, Utah
Assistant Coach, Idaho
Assistant Coach, Mississippi State
Assistant Coach,
Citrus (Calif.) College

Coaching Honors

2001 AP National Coach of the Year Runner Up;

Big 12 Coach of the Year; District Coach of the Year AP National Coach of the Year; USBWA National Coach of the Year; Big 12 Coach of the Year; District Coach of the Year Big West Coach of the Year; Sportsperson of the Year by Utah Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Big West Coach of the Year

2000

1998

1995

C-USA tournament victory in three seasons.

The Golden Eagles also won the longest game in their school history, a four-overtime December thriller, 83-78, over New Orleans that showed the squad’s resolve and “never say quit” attitude. Off the court, interest in the basketball program seemed to resurrect with Eustachy at the helm.

Season ticket sales continue to increase during Eustachy’s tenure. Premium floor-seating packages also were introduced and keep growing each year, giving fans another level of game-time experience. Media attention to the program also had increased, giving Southern Miss exposure it hadn’t seen in quite a while.

Eustachy and the Golden Eagles continue to lay the ground work for future Southern Miss teams as they begin their ascent in the league.

A True Success

Eustachy has not only consistently coached strong basketball programs, but he also has been honored numerous times by his peers and various basketball organizations.

In addition to his national coaching awards in 2000, Eustachy has been named a conference coach of the year four times — twice each in the Big West and the Big 12, a district coach of the year twice and an AP National Coach of the Year runner-up. In his career, he finished with one 30-win season, five 20-win seasons and has averaged 20 wins per season during his career.

Championships
2001 Big 12 Regular Season
2000 Big 12 Regular Season, Big 12 Tournament
1998 Big West Regular Season, Big West Tournament
1997 Big West Regular Season (Co-Champions)
1995 Big West Regular Season
1993 Big Sky Regular Season

Coaching Highlights

Three NCAA Tournament appearances Two NIT appearances One CIT appearance Six regular-season conference titles Two conference tournament titles Coached three conference players of the year Coached two First Team All-Americans Coached nation’s most improved team in 2000

One of eight coaches in NCAA history to win at least three conference regular-season championships for three different schools

Teams ranked in top- 5 nationally in rebounding margin five times (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 2001)

Throughout his career, Eustachy has coached three NCAA Tournament teams and two NIT squads. He also has led teams to six regular-season conference titles, two conference tournament titles, and consecutive home winning streaks that set records at both Utah State and Iowa State. He also has coached three conference players of the year, two first-team All-Americans and is one of only eight coaches in NCAA history to win at least three conference regular-season championships at three different schools.

Eustachy was born on Dec. 1, 1955, in Alameda, Calif., and is the father of two sons, Hayden and Evan.

Eustachy In The Postseason NCAA Tournament Appearances Year School W L Round 1996-97 Utah State 0 1 First 1999-2000 Iowa State 3 1 Elite Eight 2000-01 Iowa State 0 1 First Total ( 3 years) 3 3 (.500)