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Cal Basketball Reloads: New Faces, High Hopes Under Madsen
7 Oct
Summary
- Coach Madsen recovered from knee surgery to lead team practices.
- Key players Ames and Pippen transferred, but Dort returns.
- Bears added five transfers and four freshmen recruits for season.
Cal men's basketball coach Mark Madsen is preparing for his fourth season, participating remotely in media day while recovering from knee surgery.
Madsen underwent a procedure to remove 11 loose bodies from his knee and is now able to run practices, expressing significant excitement for the upcoming season. The Bears are looking to build on a decade-high 22 wins from the previous year.
Despite losing 75% of their scoring with the departures of Dai Dai Ames and Justin Pippen, Cal has secured six returning scholarship players, including starting center/forward Lee Dort. Dort showcased his talent over the summer with the Haitian national team.
The team has also welcomed five transfers and four freshmen recruits, aiming for continued success. Notable additions include guards Jordan Ross and Nojus Indrusaitis, forward Jake Wilkins (son of Dominique Wilkins), and guard Michael Cooper. The Bears begin their season on November 2nd against Adams State at Haas Pavilion.
