California State University San Bernardino Athletics is saddened to announce the passing of Hall of Fame men's basketball coach Larry Reynolds. 

Reynolds' stay at CSUSB was just five seasons (1997-02) and in that time, he laid the foundation for one of the most prominent programs on the West Coast. The Coyotes reached the 1999 NCAA Elite Eight for the first time in program history in just his second year at the helm and his teams went 110-35 — a 75.9 percent winning percentage, the best of any coach in school history.
 
All told, Reynolds' teams won two NCAA Regional titles (1999 and 2002), three straight CCAA titles (2000-02) and earned four consecutive NCAA Tournament berths (1999-02). His 2001-02 team boasted a 28-2 record — tied for the best record among all NCAA men's basketball programs that season.
 
Reynolds and the Coyotes were a match meant to be after the Los Angeles native paid his dues as a long-time assistant coach at both UC Riverside and the University of San Francisco.

Reynolds left CSUSB for the head coach position at Long Beach State, where he spent five seasons. The 2016-17 season marked his seventh season as head coach at fellow CCAA-member Stanislaus State, where he coached the Warriors to their first NCAA Division II Tournament appearance in school history in 2013. 
 
Reynolds was inducted into the CSUSB Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017.

A few of the people who knew him best at CSUSB reflected on their time together:

"Larry Reynolds and I worked together at UC Riverside for 12 years early in our careers. As the CSUSB Athletic Director, I was tremendously fortunate that he accepted our head coaching position and put us on the map! What a winner and champion in all ways - as a coach and as the most respected, professional, genuine, kind. and loyal man I have ever known. Larry was truly larger than life and will be missed tremendously. He positively impacted numerous student-athletes and colleagues. We are all grateful and blessed to have known him." - Nancy Simpson, former CSUSB Athletic Director

"Larry was a great coach but he was an even better person. He brought integrity to CSUSB basketball and helped put Coyote Athletics on the national map. He did things the right way and made sure his student athletes succeeded on and off the court." - Dwight Sweeney, former CSUSB Faculty Athletic Representative

"Larry Reynolds was a true champion. His integrity was immediately obvious to anyone that came in contact with him, and it was 100% authentic. His presence was simply undeniable. His modesty, combined with one of the best senses of humor, made him so much fun to work with. During his time here at CSUSB, he constantly inspired me to want to be a better coach. He was a true friend and will be missed." - Kim Cherniss, CSUSB Women's Volleyball Head Coach

"Though not unexpected, I was saddened to receive a text Saturday morning from our former Athletic Director Nancy Simpson about the passing of Larry Reynolds. It is appropriate that Larry is a member of the CSUSB Athletic Hall of Fame. After all, he was a very successful coach while at CSUSB. But he was also a very kind and generous individual. Also, he was a role model for the student-athletes on his teams." - Dr. Paul Vicknair, CSUSB Faculty Athletic Representative

"Our program, and the entire athletic department, is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Coach Reynolds. He set the standard for Coyote basketball winning championships, making NCAA tournament runs, and elevating this program on a national level. Coach Reynolds had a lasting impact on his players and has mentored so many in the coaching profession, including myself. His Hall of Fame coaching career is honored today and forever. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends." - Gus Argenal, current CSUSB Head Men's Basketball Coach