Pat Foster (born June 22, 1939) is an American former

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coach. He served as the head men's basketball coach at

Lamar University Lamar University (Lamar or LU) is a public university in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Lamar has been a member of the Texas State University System since 1995. It was the flagship institution of the former Lamar University System. As of the ...

(1980–1986),

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(1986–1993), and the

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(1993–1999), compiling a career record of 366–203. Foster also served as

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at Lamar from 1983 to 1985. At Houston, he succeeded

Guy Lewis Guy Vernon Lewis II (March 19, 1922 – November 26, 2015) was an American basketball player and coach. He served as the head men's basketball coach at the University of Houston from 1956 to 1986. Lewis led his Houston Cougars to five appearan ...

. He then left Houston to coach Nevada before retiring.Houston basketball coach Pat Foster takes Nevada job - United Press International
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Head coaching record

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