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
Jamal Mashburn Jr. visits Cal, Minnesota up next
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
Jalen Celestine to Cal
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
Cal adds Fresno State transfer Jarred Hyder
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
Cal lands Class of 2021 shooting guard Marsalis Roberson
By JAKE LIEBERMAN Marsalis Roberson, the 6-foot-5, 187-pound shooting guard from Bishop O’Dowd (CA) High School, committed to Cal on Thursday. Roberson had a final four of Cal, UCSB, Cincinnati, and Stanford. “I picked Cal because of the relationship I have with the coaching staff, and I wanted to stay home and play in front of my family,” he said ahead of his … [Read more...] about Cal lands Class of 2021 shooting guard Marsalis Roberson