From Grokipedia on Reynolds at LB. https://grokipedia.com/page/larry_reynolds
LB excerpt:
Head Coach at Long Beach State

"Reynolds was hired as head coach of the Long Beach State men's basketball team in April 2002, following his successful tenure at Cal State San Bernardino, where he had built a strong Division II program.[16] Over five seasons, he compiled an on-court record of 63–83 (.432 winning percentage), though 18 wins from the 2005–06 season were later vacated by the NCAA, resulting in an official record of 45–83 (.352 winning percentage); he adapted his tactical approach from Division II to the higher level of Division I competition by emphasizing disciplined defense and reliance on junior college transfers to build roster depth quickly.[1] This period marked a transitional phase for the program, with early struggles giving way to improved performance in later years, though the team never achieved a winning overall record during his time.
The pinnacle of Reynolds' tenure came in the 2006–07 season, when Long Beach State finished 24–9 overall and 12–4 in Big West Conference play, capturing both the regular-season and tournament championships to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.[17] The team, led by senior guard Aaron Nixon—who was named Big West Player of the Year after averaging 18.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game—defeated Tennessee in the First Round before falling to Kansas in the Second Round.[18] Reynolds was recognized as Big West Coach of the Year for guiding the 49ers to their first conference titles since 1995 and their first NCAA appearance in a decade.[19]
However, Reynolds' time at Long Beach State was overshadowed by an NCAA investigation into major and secondary violations occurring between late 2004 and summer 2005, primarily involving recruiting irregularities with six community college transfers.[20] The probe revealed impermissible inducements, such as assistant coaches arranging and paying for coursework to aid player eligibility, unethical conduct including falsified documents and misleading statements to investigators, and Reynolds' own failure to adequately monitor the program.[20] In response, two assistant coaches—Reggie Howard and Brent Bargen—faced "show-cause" penalties, while players like Kejuan Johnson and Mark Dawson received three-game suspensions during the 2006–07 season. The NCAA imposed three years of probation on the program in March 2008, along with the vacating of all 18 wins from the 2005–06 season due to ineligible player participation, reductions in scholarships and recruiting days, and upheld self-imposed bans on junior college recruiting.[21] These issues contributed directly to Reynolds' firing in March 2007, shortly after the NCAA Tournament, as his contract was not renewed amid the unfolding scandal.[22]
Despite the sub-.500 records and controversies, Reynolds left a legacy of elevating Long Beach State's competitiveness within the Big West Conference, fostering a culture of resilience through key wins and player development that laid the groundwork for future success, even as the program navigated sanctions in subsequent years.[2]"
Reynolds at Stanislaus State:
Reynolds had privately informed Stanislaus State athletics director Mike Matoso of the diagnosis of Parkinsons around that time, and he shared it with his players in early April 2017 before making a public announcement on April 26, 2017, through a university press release.[30] The disclosure, covered in outlets like the Modesto Bee, aimed to address his condition openly while establishing a plan for program continuity after nearly a decade leading the Warriors since 2009.[29]
"Reynolds' public stance on his diagnosis contributed to broader awareness of Parkinson's in athletics, as he openly discussed battling the disease while committing to his role.[30] He continued as co-head coach in the years following, though details on his condition post-2017 are limited. Reynolds passed away on January 28, 2024, at age 71, after years of managing the disease.[2][8]"