California basketball prepares for upcoming ACC season under Mark Madsen

California head coach Mark Madsen enters the new season following a 22-12 record last year. The team faces a roster transition with four starters from the previous campaign no longer with the program. Returning frontcourt player Lee Dort serves as a primary veteran presence, having averaged 8.1 points and 7.8 rebounds last season before suffering a lower-body injury in January. Transfers including Jake Wilkins, Nojus Indrusaitis, Jordan Ross, and Michael Cooper are expected to compete for starting roles. Freshmen such as Dominkyas Daubaris and reserves like Sammie Yeanay provide additional depth for the roster. Madsen, who holds a 49-50 record at California, has emphasized the need to integrate new talent to maintain program stability within the ACC.

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