Herbert Alden Pasche (July 19, 1910 – May 9, 1986) was the first head coach of the

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team from 1945 to 1956. Pasche also served of as an assistant coach for the

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program as a line coach from 1946 to 1947. While at the university, Pasche served as an associate professor of health and physical education. Pasche was a 1932 graduate of

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, where he played football as an end for the

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. During Pasche's tenure, he posted a 135–116 record. Under his leadership in 1949, the Cougars won the

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championship. College Basketball Hall of famer coach

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played for Pasche, and eventually became an assistant coach before being handed the job upon Alden Pasche's retirement.

Head coaching record

References

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