Standing Thread for 2026-27 Roster Tracking

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In reply to ManBearLion123 • 3:08p, 4/6/26
ManBearLion123 said:
ManBearLion123 said:
Onebearofpower said:
Nothing other than TT and Dai Dai saying they will likely stay.


It was announced that Carr is staying.

Dai Dai is far from a sure thing. Minutes after the St. Joe's loss, he said he "believed" that he "should" be at Cal next season. That's far from being a definitive statement of intent.


Hate to say I told you so



Guess he wasn't impressed with the challenge grant - $700,000 doesn't seem to cut it at this level.
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In reply to HKBear97! • 3:17p, 4/6/26
HKBear97! said:
ManBearLion123 said:
ManBearLion123 said:
Onebearofpower said:
Nothing other than TT and Dai Dai saying they will likely stay.


It was announced that Carr is staying.

Dai Dai is far from a sure thing. Minutes after the St. Joe's loss, he said he "believed" that he "should" be at Cal next season. That's far from being a definitive statement of intent.


Hate to say I told you so



Guess he wasn't impressed with the challenge grant - $700,000 doesn't seem to cut it at this level.

Maybe "$700,000 is this level."
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12:28p, 4/7/26
Michigan won the NC with five transfers all Madson has to do is find the right five starters and we're going to win one too. Anything is possible just remember that. I know all you guys are complaining about Ames etc. but there is no dearth of talent in that portal it is loaded we just need to load up on laundry.
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3:33p, 4/7/26
'We just need to load up on laundry."
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In reply to barsad • 7:21p, 4/9/26
barsad said:
OK, the portal is about to open (April 7), so it's time to figure out what the roster will look like in six months. I'll try to keep the OP updated with new information, post all rumors, innuendoes and other portal chatter.

Cal 2026-27 Roster - 15 scholarships available

Incoming Freshmen
Nicolas Mitrovic - PF/C - 7'0" 210 lbs Fr.
Dionycius Bakare - F - 6' 5" 190 lbs. Fr.

From last year's roster:
* = walk-on

Jovani Ruff - G - 6'5" 205 lbs So.
Semetri (TT) Carr - G - 6'1" So.
Dai Dai Ames - G - 6'2" 190 lbs Sr.
Justin Pippen - G - 6'3" 190 lbs Jr.
Dhiaukuei Manyiel Dut - F - 7'0" 210 lbs Jr.
Mantas Kocanas - C - 6'11" 240 lbs Jr.
Sammie Yeanay - F - 6'9" 240 lbs Jr.
BJ Fisher - G - 6'1" 180 lbs Jr. *
Stephon Marbury II - G - 6'1" 170 lbs Jr. *
Jorell Clark - G - 6'2" 180 lbs So. *
Luke Butler - G - 6'4" 180 lbs So. *

Possible medical redshirt grads:
Rytis Petraitis - F - 6'7" 215 lbs Gr.
Lee Dort - F - 6'10" 235 lbs Gr.

In Portal:

So basically the primary players left are Carr, Dort, Yeanay, Ruff, with Mitrovic and Bakare, Kocanas and Dut.
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6:28p, 4/10/26
Any news of portal exitees?
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In reply to BearForceOne • 8:08p, 4/10/26
BearForceOne said:
Any news of portal exitees?

I believe now common knowledge Pippin to tOSU
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In reply to socaltownie • 8:56p, 4/10/26
I was referring to people exiting the portal *TO* Cal.
Sorry, was poorly worded…
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In reply to BearForceOne • 9:04p, 4/10/26
BearForceOne said:
I was referring to people exiting the portal *TO* Cal.
Sorry, was poorly worded…

So far nothing public
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In reply to socaltownie • 9:19p, 4/10/26
socaltownie said:
BearForceOne said:
I was referring to people exiting the portal *TO* Cal.
Sorry, was poorly worded…

So far nothing public

Names will only be available on the paid board.
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8:13a, 4/11/26
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8:50a, 4/11/26
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8:51a, 4/11/26
Dominque's son? He'll be here at least one year..

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In reply to BC Calfan • 9:10a, 4/11/26
BC Calfan said:

"Defensive versatility and finishing prowess" can be code for "great athlete, no outside shot, very raw basketball player". Hmmm maybe we'll see and maybe we won't.
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9:15a, 4/11/26
Looks like a great get. Welcome to Bear territory, Jake!
Just a freshman so he should have all kinds of upside!
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In reply to HearstMining • 9:27a, 4/11/26
HearstMining said:
BC Calfan said:

"Defensive versatility and finishing prowess" can be code for "great athlete, no outside shot, very raw basketball player". Hmmm maybe we'll see and maybe we won't.


Great athletes with size that possess good perimeter shooting and the ability to finish cost a lot. Wilkins can defend the athletic forwards Cal could not contain last season.

Madsen needed to add a player like this. Now with all the Bears perimeter scoring gone he will need to add some shooting with some of his transfer adds.
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9:30a, 4/11/26
Hands down the most explosive/athletic player we've had since Jaylen (and he might be a higher jumper than Jaylen but obviously lacking the power/strength to finish in traffic).

Ball handling seems very limited and the jumper is a work in progress (slow with a high and seemingly inconsistent release).

But I love the idea of TT pushing the ball up court and finding Jake in transition for finishes.

And Mike White (UGA coach) has never been known for development so hopefully we see a different player next year.
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In reply to northbay • 4:49p, 4/11/26
Updated OP to reflect Pippen's departure. Where do we get another guard?
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In reply to barsad • 4:57p, 4/11/26
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barsad said:
Updated OP to reflect Pippen's departure. Where do we get another guard?

Plenty of replacements are being discussed on the HP board - The best value you'll ever get for your money
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In reply to BearGreg • 4:58p, 4/11/26
BearGreg said:
barsad said:
Updated OP to reflect Pippen's departure. Where do we get another guard?

Plenty of replacements are being discussed on the HP board - The best value you'll ever get for your money

Better than a $3million point guard?
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5:14p, 4/11/26
Pippen replacements ?

According to blue sky Cal has expressed interest in

D Freitag ? D Jones ? MCBride ? T Delpit ?
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In reply to BrightBear • 2:19p, 4/12/26
BrightBear said:
Pippen replacements ?

According to blue sky Cal has expressed interest in

D Freitag ? D Jones ? MCBride ? T Delpit ?

6 roster spots open, if my count is correct. Wilkins is a nice addition, but maybe not a Pippen replacement. I am floored that he's valued at 3 mil, this market makes no sense.
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5:32p, 4/12/26
Dai Dai Ames to Tennessee
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In reply to BearGreg • 5:46p, 4/12/26
BearGreg said:
barsad said:
Updated OP to reflect Pippen's departure. Where do we get another guard?

Plenty of replacements are being discussed on the HP board

thanks for the reminder to watch the other place too..
https://bearinsider.com/forums/10/topics/133855
^ minor downside is we can't star or otherwise show gratitude for good stuff found there
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In reply to smh • 8:38p, 4/12/26
Seems to be premium only.
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In reply to barsad • 9:09p, 4/12/26
barsad said:
Seems to be premium only.

whoops (there's an idea there somewhere) sorrry.
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In reply to smh • 9:36p, 4/12/26
That we all pay for content? You'll have to spell out your great ideas if they are in there sonewhere.
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