Ben Braun

Guide Note: Ben Braun is the former head coach of the California Golden Bears basketball team. Braun was fired at the end of the 2008 season after 12 years with the university. Braun had a record of 219-154 and coached his team to five NCAA tournament appearances and three NIT berths, winning the NIT championship in 1999. Cal reached the Sweet 16 in 1997 and Braun was named Pac-10 coach of the year.

Fast Facts:

1. Born: November 25, 1953
2. Alma Mater: Wisconsin '75
3. Cal Team Record: 202-138 (.594)
4. MAC Tournament Championship (1988, 1991, 1996)
5. MAC Regular Season Championship (1988, 1991, 1996)
6. NIT Championship (1999)
7. MAC Coach of the Year (1988, 1991, 1996)
8. Pac-10 Coach of the Year (1997)
9. Played for Wisconsin from 1972-75

Coaching Career:

1. 1977–1985: Siena Heights
2. 1985–1986: Eastern Michigan (assistant)
3. 1986–1996: Eastern Michigan
4. 1996–2008: California