UC Santa Barbara Gauchos SDI Long Shirt Sz Adult L Large University California Condition: NWT New With Tags The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents University of California, Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, California, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Big West Conference. The current head coach is Joe Pasternack. The main rival of the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's basketball team is the Cal Poly Mustangs men's basketball team. The rivalry is a part of the larger Blue–Green Rivalry, which encompasses all sports from the two schools. Year Seed Round Opponent Result 1988 #10 First Round #7 Maryland L 82–92 1990 #9 First Round Second Round #8 Houston #1 Michigan State W 70–66 L 58–62 2002 #14 First Round #3 Arizona L 81–86 2010 #15 First Round #2 Ohio State L 51–68 2011 #15 First Round #2 Florida L 51–79 2021 #12 First Round #5 Creighton L 62–63