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Jason Kidd and Cal host charity exhibition against UCLA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 8:10 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Jason Kidd and Cal host charity exhibition against UCLA

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Jason Kidd is partnering with the University of California to organize a charity exhibition game against defending champion UCLA on Wednesday. This event aims to benefit Kidd's foundation, which supports youth and women's basketball initiatives. Kidd expressed excitement about showcasing women's basketball and bringing UCLA to Haas Pavilion for the first time since 2024. Additionally, a conversation with former NBA guard Gary Payton will be held, alongside an auction by Kidd's foundation in November to raise further funds.

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•Kidd has been involved with girls basketball for five years.
•The game will benefit the Jason Kidd Foundation.
•UCLA and Cal last played in this setting in 2024.
•Charmin Smith initiated the idea to host UCLA for this exhibition.
•An auction by Kidd's foundation is planned for November.

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Jason Kidd has been involved with girls basketball for the past five years with his own AAU team. Now the former NBA star and coach is partnering with alma mater California by putting on an exhibition game Wednesday against defending champion UCLA. Proceeds from the event will benefit Kidd’s foundation. “We talked about the foundation and the things that we’ve done for youth and for young ladies in basketball with the JK Select program in Northern California and also launching last year here in
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Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 8:10 PM
Jason Kidd partners with Cal to bring defending champ UCLA in for a charity exhibition
Jason Kidd has been involved with girls basketball for the past five years with his own AAU team. Now the former NBA star and coach is partnering with alma mater California by putting on an exhibition game Wednesday against defending champion UCLA. Proceeds from the event will benefit Kidd’s foundation. “We talked about the foundation and the things that we’ve done for youth and for young ladies in basketball with the JK Select program in Northern California and also launching last year here in

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