Re: 2023-24 first year for Madsen:

1. remarkable infusion of energy, understanding of the value of Cal.

2. seems with his professional experience he is very appealing to recruits, their families.

3. he has energized the base.

4. he gets his players to work hard, not give up, etc.

5. hard to say whether the problem areas - in-bounding, turnovers, effective offensive scheme is do to the limitations of the roster, esp. no true point guard, power forward, athletic center.

So next year the big QQ:

1. needs a true point guard, a strong forward and athletic center; will he be able to recruit?

2. does he have the Xs and Os?