This is the transformational change that I thought we'd see with Madsen. Right now, if he can get this crew into the NIT, I think it will be a successful season, and we'll look at this group as the catalyst for bringing the Cal MBB back from hell.
I know this has been rumored for a bit but I'm extremely excited to see it happen. Not only is he a tremendous player, he seems like a great fit. Welcome, Jaylon!
We still have to see how Mad Dog does with the other aspects of coaching but his work through the portal has been tremendous. I still cannot process my optimism.
(Jaylon's brother Jordyn hasn't announced his decision yet but he's rumored to be going elsewhere. Update: he's a Sun Devil)
Curious about what y'all think the starting 5 looks like.
Roster as it stands today:
Portal
G Cone 5'11"
G Meadows 6'2"
G/Wing Kennedy 6'5"
G/Wing Tyson 6'6"
C Aimaq 6'11"
Returning
G Askew 6'3"
Wing/G Celestine 6'7"
Wing Newell 6'8"
C Okafor 6'9"
Wing Bowser 6'7"
Freshman Recruits
Curtis 6'10"
Brown 6'5"
I'm assuming Aimaq, Tyson, and Cone slot right into the starting lineup, with another Guard (Askew?) and a bigger wing to provide some more size (Newell?). Ideally, we add another big wing to help with size and rebounding given the guard-heavy roster we've brought in so far.
Mad Dog has to be dancing about this one, but before we get too excited, I'm wondering what this is all about (from The Athletic):
"Tyson, originally a Texas Tech commitment out of high school, followed Chris Beard to Texas and then only played a semester at UT before transferring to Texas Tech. Now he’s back in the portal, and he could have to sit a year before he’d be able to play unless he’s able to secure a waiver."
Off topic but has Cal left UA and gone back to Nike/Jordan Brand? I've noticed in all these basketball announcements the Jordan 1 has been prominently featured.
I can now officially (and proudly) announce I will be stepping foot into Haas Pavilion again!
Happy Monday to us all
This is the transformational change that I thought we'd see with Madsen. Right now, if he can get this crew into the NIT, I think it will be a successful season, and we'll look at this group as the catalyst for bringing the Cal MBB back from hell.
40% from 3? wow; we might win some games next year. yeehaw!
"I play, Coach stays. He goes, I go"
Big get, if true... Mad Dog crushing the portal.
Incredible work by Madsen.
Is this what it's like to root for another program? I like this feeling.
This seems like very good news. Wasn’t he up on the list of folks we might get, but probably not? I’m having trouble keeping track tbh.
I know this has been rumored for a bit but I'm extremely excited to see it happen. Not only is he a tremendous player, he seems like a great fit. Welcome, Jaylon!
We still have to see how Mad Dog does with the other aspects of coaching but his work through the portal has been tremendous. I still cannot process my optimism.
(Jaylon's brother Jordyn hasn't announced his decision yet but he's rumored to be going elsewhere. Update: he's a Sun Devil)
Wow...he is doing work...
A transfer a day keeps the naysayers away. Seems like every day I open up WFC to news of another transfer.
We are supposed to get $100 million practice facility. That would boost our HS recruiting soon too.
what the heck...is this really happening? Madson must have quite a rep.
Curious about what y'all think the starting 5 looks like.
Roster as it stands today:
Portal
G Cone 5'11"
G Meadows 6'2"
G/Wing Kennedy 6'5"
G/Wing Tyson 6'6"
C Aimaq 6'11"
Returning
G Askew 6'3"
Wing/G Celestine 6'7"
Wing Newell 6'8"
C Okafor 6'9"
Wing Bowser 6'7"
Freshman Recruits
Curtis 6'10"
Brown 6'5"
I'm assuming Aimaq, Tyson, and Cone slot right into the starting lineup, with another Guard (Askew?) and a bigger wing to provide some more size (Newell?). Ideally, we add another big wing to help with size and rebounding given the guard-heavy roster we've brought in so far.
Mad Dog has to be dancing about this one, but before we get too excited, I'm wondering what this is all about (from The Athletic):
"Tyson, originally a Texas Tech commitment out of high school, followed Chris Beard to Texas and then only played a semester at UT before transferring to Texas Tech. Now he’s back in the portal, and he could have to sit a year before he’d be able to play unless he’s able to secure a waiver."
I thought the portal was the wild west?
Off topic but has Cal left UA and gone back to Nike/Jordan Brand? I've noticed in all these basketball announcements the Jordan 1 has been prominently featured.