Casey Hill, a seasoned NBA assistant with five years on the New Orleans Pelicans and a championship pedigree as Santa Cruz Warriors head coach, is officially joining Cal men’s basketball for the 2026-27 season. Known for his elite “X’s and O’s” acumen and player rapport, Hill brings a wealth of pro-level insight honed under top coaches and shaped by his basketball legacy. With Cal on an upward trajectory after their best season in a decade, Hill’s arrival promises to elevate the program’s strategy and player development as the Bears rebuild with nine returning players and nine newcomers.

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Cal’s basketball team is back in the postseason for the first time since 2017, hosting the NIT first round at Haas Pavilion against UIC. Under Coach Mark Madsen, they’ve turned things around with a 21-11 record—their first 20-win season in years—and finished ninth in the ACC. Standouts like top scorer Dai Dai Ames (All-ACC Third Team) and playmaker Justin Pippen (honorable mention) are leading the charge. A win could set them up to host multiple rounds at home, and with a strong NIT history, this marks a major milestone for the program.

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Cal Men’s Basketball just shattered its fundraising goal—raising $500K in under 72 hours, fueled by an electrified fanbase that unlocked even more giving. An anonymous donor matched the initial surge with an extra $100K, triggering a second wave of $200K, proving the unstoppable power of the Cal Family. Head Coach Mark Madsen is thrilled, especially after the team’s first postseason run since 2017, and this windfall will help retain stars and recruit top talent via the transfer portal. The “Fight for California” campaign, timed to the portal’s opening, not only hit its mark but soared past it—solidifying the program’s path to championship contention thanks to fans, donors, and vision.

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