The Cal men's basketball team is poised for growth after their first postseason appearance since 2017. Coach Mark Madsen is calling on the Cal community to support the upcoming season by contributing to a crowdfunding campaign, 鈥淔ight for California.鈥� Beginning on March 31, an anonymous donor and the coach will match all donations up to $250,000 until April 7, aiming to raise a total of $500,000 to improve the team through the transfer portal. This initiative seeks to keep key talent and acquire new players to strengthen the program. Madsen emphasizes the importance of community support in building a championship-caliber team.

By the Numbers
  • Goal to raise $500,000 for the Men鈥檚 Basketball program.
  • Matching donations up to $250,000 from March 31 to April 7.
State of Play
  • The transfer portal opens on April 7, allowing teams to recruit new talent.
  • Cal men's basketball is building momentum after their postseason success.
What's Next

Following the opening of the transfer portal, Cal men's basketball will look to attract new talent while retaining existing players, utilizing the funds raised from the crowdfunding campaign.

Bottom Line

The success of Cal men鈥檚 basketball hinges on community support to enhance the program's competitiveness through strategic investments and recruitment efforts. This crowdfunding initiative is a critical step towards that goal.