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California Golden Bears Men's Basketball

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California

Golden Bears · Men's Basketball

Mark Madsen

Head Coach

Full staff (4)

Adam Mazarei

Associate Head Coach

Email

Jarred Jackson

Assistant Coach

Email

Ken Moses

Assistant Coach

Email

Isaiah Wilkins

Assistant Coach

Email

Head Coach

Mark Madsen

Program contact: Adam Mazarei, Associate Head Coach adammazarei@berkeley.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.

Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.

Basketball Staff Contacts

Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.

NameRoleEmail
Adam Mazarei Associate Head Coach adammazarei@berkeley.edu
Jarred Jackson Assistant Coach jjackson1@berkeley.edu
Ken Moses Assistant Coach ken.moses@berkeley.edu
Isaiah Wilkins Assistant Coach isaiahwilkins@berkeley.edu

About California Golden Bears Basketball

California men's basketball competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference, one of the nation's premier collegiate leagues featuring elite talent and consistent NCAA Tournament representation. Head coach Mark Madsen has built a program centered on player development, competitive excellence, and winning basketball. The Golden Bears offer student-athletes an exceptional academic environment at a world-class university where athletic success aligns with rigorous educational opportunities. Located in Berkeley, the program provides access to top-tier facilities and coaching staff dedicated to preparing players for both professional careers and life beyond basketball. Madsen's emphasis on toughness, skill development, and team-oriented play creates a culture where hard work translates into competitive advantage. High school players considering Cal should reach out to learn how the program develops talent within a prestigious conference while maintaining the university's commitment to academic integrity and athletic excellence.

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Net price

$14,538/yr

Below D1 median ($17,886)

Grad rate

94%

Above D1 median (67%)

Enrollment

33,068

Above D1 median (9,019)

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.

Average net price after aid (in-state), compared to 360 D1 schools with Scorecard data.

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000
$5,110 / year
$30,001–$48,000
$5,391 / year
$48,001–$75,000
$9,606 / year
$75,001–$110,000
$16,064 / year
$110,001+
$37,451 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
Undergraduate enrollment
33,068
Average net price
$14,538 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state)
$17,198 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state)
$54,800 / year
Graduation rate
94%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar

NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a California Golden Bears camp or visit schedule.

One NCAA 2026-27 calendar for every D1 program. Dates checked against the NCAA calendar on Nov 8, 2026. NCAA calendar updated Jul 30, 2026. View the NCAA calendar (PDF)

Confirm rules with your target school's compliance office before visits or commitments.

Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.

Program history

1

NCAA titles

1959

3

Final Fours

1946, 1959, 1960

1

NIT titles

1999

Source: Wikipedia

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

Notable NBA/pro alumni

Notable NBA and professional alumni for this program
Player Team(s) Years
Jorge Gutiérrez Hornets, Bucks, Nets —
Charles Johnson Warriors, Wizards 1972–1978
Leonard Taylor Warriors —
Mike O'Neill Hawks —
Ivan Rabb Knicks —

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

ACC Teams

ACC men's basketball programs
School Location Enrollment Avg. net price
Boston College View program → Location Chestnut Hill, MA Enrollment 10,085 Avg. net price $38,930
California View program → Location Berkeley, CA Enrollment 33,068 Avg. net price $14,538
Clemson View program → Location Clemson, SC Enrollment 23,300 Avg. net price $22,032
Duke View program → Location Durham, NC Enrollment 6,442 Avg. net price $23,706
Florida State View program → Location Tallahassee, FL Enrollment 32,212 Avg. net price $8,605
Georgia Tech View program → Location Atlanta, GA Enrollment 18,785 Avg. net price $12,028
Louisville View program → Location Louisville, KY Enrollment 14,727 Avg. net price $14,960
Miami View program → Location Coral Gables, FL Enrollment 12,913 Avg. net price $36,483
NC State View program → Location Raleigh, NC Enrollment 27,371 Avg. net price $16,486
North Carolina View program → Location Chapel Hill, NC Enrollment 20,752 Avg. net price $11,305
Notre Dame View program → Location South Bend, IN Enrollment 8,818 Avg. net price $25,339
Pittsburgh View program → Location Pittsburgh, PA Enrollment 20,370 Avg. net price $29,362
SMU View program → Location Dallas, TX Enrollment 7,277 Avg. net price $39,816
Stanford View program → Location Stanford, CA Enrollment 7,554 Avg. net price $12,307
Syracuse View program → Location Syracuse, NY Enrollment 15,477 Avg. net price $43,336
Virginia View program → Location Charlottesville, VA Enrollment 17,597 Avg. net price $18,056
Virginia Tech View program → Location Blacksburg, VA Enrollment 30,923 Avg. net price $25,808
Wake Forest View program → Location Winston-Salem, NC Enrollment 5,485 Avg. net price $28,165
All Atlantic Coast Conference programs →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California D1?

Yes, California is an NCAA Division I program in the ACC. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for California men's basketball.

What conference is California in?

California competes in the ACC for D1 men's basketball.

What is the average net price at California?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,538 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.

What is undergraduate enrollment at California?

College Scorecard reports approximately 33,068 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to California?

Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.

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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.

Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.

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