I've never seen a coach with a track record like Mark Madsen when it comes to developing players in just one year.
Jaylin Tyson goes from being written offcareer seemingly over, labeled a malcontentto a No. 1 pick and starting guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Wilkins goes from unnoticed to a top transfer portal target for dozens of major programs across the country.
Stojakovic evolves from simply "talented" to having his choice of virtually any program.
Camden and Bell both improve dramatically, with Bell now drawing serious interest from multiple NBA teams.
Pippen goes from castaway to a $3 million deal at Ohio State.
All of thiswithin a single year.
It's unbelievable. And he's only been here three years.
On top of that, the team has improved every single season.
The Church of Madsen is in session… and I'm a believer.

"Aye Man"

Madsen is the Billy Beane of college hoop! Cal is a farm club developing talent for the good hoop programs.

Of course, the concern is that Madsen will ultimately tire of this annual rebuild routine and look elsewhere for a job, because coaches want to win as well as (or maybe more than) develop players who subsequently leave, Not since Campanelli has a Cal BB coach had such a turnaround. Maybe Madsen's not the best in-game coach, but he's improving. It's taken him a while to refine his portal (and HS) recruiting chops, but again, he's improving. The dedicated practice facility is encouraging. I hope he stays at Cal for a few more years.