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Nov 7, 2023ยทedited Nov 7, 2023Liked by Rick Chen

Looking forward to watching this year's team for a change. Also finally got a hack to watch Pac-12 Network. Better late than never.

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Nov 7, 2023Liked by Rick Chen

It was a watchable game for the first time in 5 years.

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A solid, workmanlike effort. They battled, executed when they had to, showed some toughness, and leaned on the SR leaders down the stretch.

A really nice win.

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Nov 7, 2023Liked by Rick Chen

My Pac 12 network subscription wasn't working but I'll just assume this was a cakewalk and routine win that didn't involve coming from behind.

Glad to start the Madsen era with a W.

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Nov 7, 2023Liked by Rick Chen

Welcome to the UNDEFEATED Madsen Era!

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Cal BB did a thing! W #1 for โ€˜23-24

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Nov 7, 2023Liked by Rick Chen

Bears hang on...great effort.

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VICTORY!

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Boom. Aimaq and Cone...playing like veterans.

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Our last win was exactly 10 months ago. Let's fix that!

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That's a flop.

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How TF is that a foul on Cal?

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PURE.

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Need 2 Cone.

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Nov 7, 2023ยทedited Nov 7, 2023

Askew made a bucket. Big shot, Devin...gotta give it. Shoulda been an and-1.

Come on Cone...make your FTs.

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Got a big break with that dribble off of foot

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Nov 7, 2023ยทedited Nov 7, 2023

Horrible missed FT...come on Celestine.

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Hoping that if Cal can get a fully healthy team this year, plus Tyson being eligible, means that we don't see too much of Askew. Get your degree and leave

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GET A STOP

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Need a stop.

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St. Thomas beats Fox's team last year by 18 tonight.

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Defense seems lacking. Maybe cuz no Kennedy?

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Whew... until that 3 pointer I was starting to have dark thoughts... please CAL... you can do this!!!!

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Aimaq can move quickly

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CONE ZONE

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Bears in trouble.Sigh.

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JFC St Thomas is hitting everything

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Cone BOOM

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Come on Cone...get going here.

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Let's get some stops.

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Really hoping Cone doesn't cost them this game...but this is a really rough performance.

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wanted to see more of Okafor after the half, and hoping to see some scoring from Aimaq. we should be using our size

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Celestine is stud

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Who is player with cast?

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St. Thomas hitting some really tough shots tonight.

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Askew hurting them.

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Nov 7, 2023ยทedited Nov 7, 2023

As a Cal fan, I don't think it's fair when other teams make a 3 pointer RIGHT AFTER we make one. It's just rude and I don't appreciate it. Let us have that one little moment of joy!

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Nov 7, 2023ยทedited Nov 7, 2023

Haven't been able to watch the game - I'm hoping that the reason it's close is mostly due to unreal 3 point shooting percentage. Madsen did say that he feels Minnesota is a pretty good team but... this?

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Nov 7, 2023ยทedited Nov 7, 2023

Slow start, ya maybe...but this team is missing some important pieces tonight.

Cone is pressing. Just get out with the W.

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Woohoo new Sprouts commercial

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Lighting seems to be terrible in Haas or is it the camera man?

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Nov 7, 2023ยทedited Nov 7, 2023

Alright...35-34 at half. St. Thomas hitting practically all of their 3's to keep it close. Bears need to defend the 3 better.

Newell hurt...may not play in the 2H with a knee. Game 1 we have a depth issue.

Cal's Strength and Conditioning program is really poor...THAT's been an issue for 50 years.

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Nov 7, 2023ยทedited Nov 7, 2023

Aimaq's a beast in the paint.

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VLAD THE DEFENDER

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Nov 7, 2023ยทedited Nov 7, 2023

Monty B's hustling.

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The talent is so much better than last year

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whats up with the names on the jerseys being so small? someone pick the wrong font?

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Boom! And we're on the board.

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This team is nowhere near full strength.

Let's get a W.

Let's see energy.

Let's see Fardaws and Cone make an impact.

Let's see Askew and Celestine shake off some rust.

Let's see Grant Newell and ND show signs of taking the next step...

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Is it basketball season yet?

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