Rough, rough, rough two-week ending to this season. No sugar coating it. We left huge opportunities on the table and we just didn’t take it. But for the first time in a long time we played in some games that mattered,and Haas felt alive again this year. Hoping we can keep a large part of the core, adding new blood and doing it all over again starting in November.
Cal MBB was largely unwatchable for many years before Madsen. The portal and NIL have changed things (not for the better imho) and the ACC has been an adjustment. This season will be remembered for falling short at the finish line in key games. That said, the team has been fun to watch and mostly competitive. It has got me back to Haas in person. Ahead looms the NIT and off season. I’ll be watching in 2026-27. Go Bears!
Great season with a roster that struggled in some key areas, including a tough injury to their biggest glue guy. Some light after nearly a decade in the dark.
We’ve seen the formula for success…now there are clear things to work on as the program continues to progress.
This season is a success, rough ending be damned. Our first 20-win season in a decade, legitimate inclusion in the bubble discussion, and a .500 record in conference play are all victories for this program considering the true destitution Cal basketball was in just a few years ago. There's finally hope for the future and real momentum in the program.
I was certainly disappointed at times this season and I'm sure the players were too, but the sad consequence of NCAAB's exquisite posteason experience is that 99% of teams lose their last game. Losses to end the season can't be allowed to overshadow all this team accomplished over the course of it. I sincerely believe we can make the tournament next year and I'm excited for the journey there!
Sad feel sad for the players. I'm sure they are disappointed not going to the tourney. I hope Pippen and Ames remain on the team next yr. we need to replace Camden for his shooting he's gone. And get some athletic wings who can defend grab boards run the floor given mad dogs style he likes to play motion O uptempo.
It would be deflating, but not a death blow. There are plenty of good coaches (including excellent x’s and o’s guys) in the field who’d accept promotion to the ACC, Cal’s insane cross country travels notwithstanding. WCC alone has several: Sendak, Bennett, etc. Finding as good a recruiter as Madsen would be the challenge.
Rough, rough, rough two-week ending to this season. No sugar coating it. We left huge opportunities on the table and we just didn’t take it. But for the first time in a long time we played in some games that mattered,and Haas felt alive again this year. Hoping we can keep a large part of the core, adding new blood and doing it all over again starting in November.
Cal men's basketball Big Give is 10 donors away from getting a $25k match in case anyone is interested: givingday.berkeley.edu/giving-day/108613/department/108633
Women's is 53 away from getting a $50k match: https://givingday.berkeley.edu/giving-day/108613/department/108625
Cal MBB was largely unwatchable for many years before Madsen. The portal and NIL have changed things (not for the better imho) and the ACC has been an adjustment. This season will be remembered for falling short at the finish line in key games. That said, the team has been fun to watch and mostly competitive. It has got me back to Haas in person. Ahead looms the NIT and off season. I’ll be watching in 2026-27. Go Bears!
Thanks, BP. Well done.
Great season with a roster that struggled in some key areas, including a tough injury to their biggest glue guy. Some light after nearly a decade in the dark.
We’ve seen the formula for success…now there are clear things to work on as the program continues to progress.
This season is a success, rough ending be damned. Our first 20-win season in a decade, legitimate inclusion in the bubble discussion, and a .500 record in conference play are all victories for this program considering the true destitution Cal basketball was in just a few years ago. There's finally hope for the future and real momentum in the program.
I was certainly disappointed at times this season and I'm sure the players were too, but the sad consequence of NCAAB's exquisite posteason experience is that 99% of teams lose their last game. Losses to end the season can't be allowed to overshadow all this team accomplished over the course of it. I sincerely believe we can make the tournament next year and I'm excited for the journey there!
Sad feel sad for the players. I'm sure they are disappointed not going to the tourney. I hope Pippen and Ames remain on the team next yr. we need to replace Camden for his shooting he's gone. And get some athletic wings who can defend grab boards run the floor given mad dogs style he likes to play motion O uptempo.
Big depth just killed us over the season. If we go to the NIT, hope we win. If not, next year is looking great.
NIT home game?? Could be fun
We have bigger issues to worry about.
You are no doubt right. Still, I would like to cheer on the Bears at Harmon (I know the name has officially been changed).
Might be Madsen’s last game.
ASU would pay a lot
Would likely signal the effective end of the program. Not coming back from this.
Hopefully it doesn’t happen .
It would be deflating, but not a death blow. There are plenty of good coaches (including excellent x’s and o’s guys) in the field who’d accept promotion to the ACC, Cal’s insane cross country travels notwithstanding. WCC alone has several: Sendak, Bennett, etc. Finding as good a recruiter as Madsen would be the challenge.