UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Men's basketball Big WestSanta Barbara, CA

Head coachJoe Pasternack

UC Santa Barbara at a glance

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos play in the Big West Conference under head coach Joe Pasternack. Home games are at The Thunderdome in Santa Barbara, CA. In 2026 they went 18–14 with an SRS of 0.83, above the Division I median. The incoming transfer class has 4 players, led by Eric Dibami (29.0 minutes per game at Florida International). The Roster Pressure Score℠ is 81 (High): competition for minutes is stiff.

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Team-stat season: 2026
Program identity record refreshed: May 14, 2026

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