Joaquin Ruiz

Staff Writer

Joaquin Ruiz is a staff writer for Bear Insider.

A Los Angeles native, Joaquin currently is a senior at Cal, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies and a Minor Credential in Disability Studies.

Joaquin also is a Digital Content Writer/Editor for NBC Sports Bay Area and California, where he started as an intern in 2023 and has since written over 1,000 articles about Northern California's professional teams.

'Staying aggressive': Justin Pippen leads Cal past SMU with big second half

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 7 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Entering Wednesday's thriller, SMU’s Boopie Miller was the guard who was most expected to be the game’s premier floor general. But it was Pippen who showed up when the lights were brightest.

Madsen talks Pro Bears

10 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Cal aims to keep rolling vs. SMU's 'lot of weapons'

10 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Every game is a must-win. But the Bears could really, really use this one.

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'A big accomplishment': Cal sweeps Stanford for first time since 2009-10

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 11 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Despite some admirable runs from the Cardinal, the Bears never relinquished their advantage, earning a 72-66 win.

Cal's Ron Rivera named to Hispanic Football Hall of Fame's inaugural class

16 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Rivera, of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent, is joined by fellow legends Tom Flores, Ted Hendricks, Jim Plunkett, Tom Fears, Anthony Muñoz, and Steve Van Buren.

Cal Enters Pivotal Stanford Rematch 'Hopeful' For Lee Dort's Return

17 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Mark Madsen said there is a "50-50 chance" the Bears' starting big man can return to action against the Cardinal Saurday