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

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(1980–1986),

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(1986–1993), and the

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(1993–1999), compiling a career record of 366–203.SPORTS PEOPLE: COLLEGE BASKETBALL; Houston Coach Gets Nevada Post - New York Times
/ref> 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 ...

. Foster also served as

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at Lamar from 1983 to 1985.

Head coaching record

References

1939 births Living people American men's basketball players Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball coaches Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball players Basketball coaches from Arkansas Basketball players from Arkansas Houston Cougars men's basketball coaches Lamar Cardinals and Lady Cardinals athletic directors Lamar Cardinals basketball coaches Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball coaches People from Columbia County, Arkansas {{1930s-US-basketball-bio-stub