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Cuonzo Martin is the new head coach at Missouri after resigning from Cal. Missouri, which fired Kim Anderson on March 5, reportedly offered Martin a seven-year deal worth $21 million annually, ESPN’s Jeff Goodman reported. Martin wasted no times making big-time moves as he reportedly hired former Washington assistant Michael Porter Sr., a former Missouri women’s assistant and … [Read more...] about Cuonzo Martin Takes Missouri Job After Resigning From Cal, Immediately Makes Big Moves

Cal has elevated assistant Wyking Jones to head coach instead of opting to sign an established head coach to replace Cuonzo Martin. After Martin left Cal to take the Missouri job, Nevada’s Eric Musselman was among those linked to the opening. Jones is the 31st former Rick Pitino to become a head coach, including all four from the 2013 NCAA championship team. Jones agreed to a … [Read more...] about Cal Elevates Assistant Wyking Jones to Head Coach

By SEAN BOCK James Akinjo, the 6-foot point guard from Richmond Salesian (CA), put together a list of three schools he will visit in the next couple months. “Indiana, Cal, and UConn,” Akinjo told Scout.com. “I’m going to take some visits in the fall and go from there.” Along with these three schools, Akinjo also holds offers Colorado, Iowa State, Maryland, Texas A&M, and … [Read more...] about 2018 Guard James Akinjo confirms three visits

By SEAN BOCK With conference tournaments underway, there are still teams competing in the regular season that can improve their NCAA Tournament hopes, or their seeding, with clutch wins this weekend. Let’s take a look at what regular season games have NCAA implications. SATURDAY No. 20 West Virginia at Texas, 12 PM ET (ESPN) The Mountaineers are a lock for the NCAA Tournament, … [Read more...] about Weekend Preview: Important Games That Could Impact The NCAA Tournament Field

By RYAN McMULLEN & ADAM ZAGORIA Joel Brown, the 6-foot-1 point guard from Brewster (N.H.) Academy and the CIA Bounce AAU program, has committed to California. Brown selected the Bears over Clemson, Minnesota, and Vanderbilt. “I’ve decided to commit to Cal because they’ve made me a priority,” Brown told ZAGSBLOG. “Coach [Wyking] Jones and Coach [David] Grace did a great job … [Read more...] about Joel Brown to Cal

By ADAM ZAGORIA Cal has fired head coach Wyking Jones and is expected to pursue former Cal star Jason Kidd as its next coach. In two seasons at the helm for the Bears, Jones posted a 16-47 record. This season Cal went 8-23, 3-15 in the Pac-12. “I am grateful to Wyking for his unflagging dedication and commitment to our program during his tenure at Cal, both as a head coach and … [Read more...] about Cal fires Wyking Jones, expected to target Jason Kidd, among others

By ADAM ZAGORIA Fresno State transfer Jarred Hyder is headed to Cal. The 6-foot-3 freshman guard from chose the Bears over BYU, St. Mary’s, Missouri and Washington State. He will sit one year to play three under the current rules. “I picked them just because [of] the fit and opportunity I have there along with being on the PAC-12 platform,” he said. “I’ll bring … [Read more...] about Cal adds Fresno State transfer Jarred Hyder

By ADAM ZAGORIA Jamal Mashburn Jr., the 6-foot-2, 180-pound guard from Brewster (N.H.) Academy and the PSA Cardinals AAU program, took his first official visit to Cal this past weekend. “It was very good,” he said. “[Their message is] I’d fit in right away. They need a guy that brings what I bring to the table, so it would be a great fit.” Mashburn, who averaged 20.8 … [Read more...] about Jamal Mashburn Jr. visits Cal, Minnesota up next

By ADAM ZAGORIA Jalen Celestine, the 6-foot-7 wing from Long Island Lutheran and the NY Jayhawks AAU team, committed to California on Tuesday. He also considered Hofstra. “I chose Cal because as soon as I stepped on campus I felt at home,” he said. ‘The coaching staff welcomed me with open arms and I loved it.” A native of Canada, Celestine shot 44 percent from 3 … [Read more...] about Jalen Celestine to Cal