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Pat Foster (born June 22, 1939)[1] is an American former college basketball coach. He served as the head men's basketball coach at Lamar University (1980–1986), University of Houston (1986–1993), and the University of Nevada, Reno (1993–1999), compiling a career record of 366–203.[2] Foster also served as athletic director at Lamar from 1983 to 1985.[3] At Houston, he succeeded Guy Lewis. He then left Houston to coach Nevada before retiring.[4]

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Head coaching record

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Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Lamar Cardinals (Southland Conference) (1980–1986)
1980–81 Lamar 25–5 8–2 1st NCAA Division I second round
1981–82 Lamar 22–7 7–3 2nd NIT first round
1982–83 Lamar 23–8 9–3 1st NCAA Division I second round
1983–84 Lamar 26–5 11–1 1st NIT second round
1984–85 Lamar 20–12 8–4 3rd NIT second round
1985–86 Lamar 18–12 6–6 T–4th NIT first round
Lamar: 134–49 (.732) 49–19 (.721)
Houston Cougars (Southwest Conference) (1986–1993)
1986–87 Houston 18–12 9–7 T–3rd NCAA Division I first round
1987–88 Houston 18–13 10–6 T–4th NIT second round
1988–89 Houston 17–14 8–8 T–4th
1989–90 Houston 25–8 13–3 2nd NCAA Division I first round
1990–91 Houston 18–11 10–6 3rd NIT first round
1991–92 Houston 25–6 11–3 T–1st NCAA Division I first round
1992–93 Houston 21–9 9–5 3rd NIT first round
Houston: 142–73 (.660) 70–38 (.648)
Nevada Wolf Pack (Big West Conference) (1993–1999)
1993–94 Nevada 11–17 6–12 T–8th
1994–95 Nevada 18–11 12–6 4th
1995–96 Nevada 16–13 9–9 5th
1996–97 Nevada 21–10 12–4 T–1st (East) NIT second round
1997–98 Nevada 16–12 11–5 2nd
1998–99 Nevada 8–18 4–12 5th
Nevada: 90–81 (.526) 54–48 (.529)
Total: 366–203 (.643)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

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Pat Foster is an American former college basketball coach known for his successful tenures leading men's basketball programs at Lamar University, the University of Houston, and the University of Nevada, Reno. Over a 19-season career from 1980 to 1999, he compiled a record of 366 wins and 203 losses for a .643 winning percentage, guiding his teams to five regular-season conference championships, three conference tournament titles, and five NCAA Tournament appearances. Foster began his head coaching career at Lamar University from 1980 to 1986, where he posted a 134–49 record and led the Cardinals to three Southland Conference championships and two NCAA Tournament appearances, advancing to the second round in both. His 1983–84 team achieved a 26–5 record, earning him Southland Conference Coach of the Year honors, and he produced multiple All-Conference players and All-Americans during his time there, resulting in his induction into the Lamar Cardinal Hall of Honor in 2014. He then took over at the University of Houston from 1986 to 1993, compiling a 142–73 record and directing the Cougars to three NCAA Tournament berths, including a strong 25–6 campaign in 1991–92 that saw conference regular-season and tournament championships. Foster concluded his career at Nevada from 1993 to 1999, where he recorded a 90–81 mark and maintained consistent competitiveness in the Western Athletic Conference. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Foster established himself as a respected figure in mid-major and major college basketball through his ability to build winning programs and achieve postseason success across different conferences.

Early life

Birth and background

Pat Foster was born on June 23, 1939, in Emerson, Arkansas, United States. He is American. He attended Emerson High School in his hometown, where he played basketball. Foster then attended the University of Arkansas, where he played college basketball as a guard, earned first-team All-Southwest Conference honors in 1961, and graduated that year. Limited additional details are publicly available regarding his family origins or other aspects of his childhood and early life.

Career

Lamar University (1980–1986)

Pat Foster began his head coaching career at Lamar University in 1980, leading the Cardinals through the 1985–86 season. He compiled a 134–49 record (.732 winning percentage), achieving three Southland Conference regular-season championships (1980–81, 1982–83, 1983–84) and two conference tournament titles (1980–81, 1982–83). His teams made two NCAA Tournament appearances (1981, 1983), advancing to the second round in both. The 1983–84 season featured a 26–5 record, earning Foster Southland Conference Coach of the Year honors. His teams never missed the postseason, and he produced 15 All-Southland Conference selections (including seven first-team), two Southland Conference Players of the Year, two Newcomers of the Year, and one All-American. Foster ranks second in program history with 134 wins and was inducted into the Lamar Cardinal Hall of Honor in 2014.

University of Houston (1986–1993)

Foster coached at the University of Houston from 1986 to 1993, posting a 142–73 record (.660 winning percentage). He guided the Cougars to three NCAA Tournament appearances (1987, 1990, 1992). The 1991–92 season was particularly successful with a 25–6 record, Southwest Conference regular-season and tournament championships, and an NCAA Tournament berth.

University of Nevada (1993–1999)

Foster concluded his coaching career at the University of Nevada from 1993 to 1999, recording a 90–81 mark (.526 winning percentage). His teams achieved one Western Athletic Conference regular-season title in 1996–97 and maintained competitiveness throughout his tenure. Over his 19-season head coaching career (major schools only), Foster amassed a 366–203 record (.643 winning percentage), with five regular-season conference championships, three conference tournament titles, and five NCAA Tournament appearances (2–5 record in tournament play).

Personal life

Family and private life

Little detailed information is publicly available about Pat Foster's family and private life. He is married to Sammye Foster. No reliable sources provide extensive verifiable details on other family members, children, or non-professional interests.

Later years and legacy

After retiring from coaching in 1999, Foster and his wife Sammye relocated to Fayetteville, Arkansas in 2009, returning to his home state after nearly three decades away. Limited public information is available on his activities or residence after 2009.
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