The 1958–59 California Golden Bears men's basketball team represented the University of California, Berkeley in NCAA University Division basketball competition. Led by fifth-year head coach Pete Newell, the Golden Bears won their only national championship.
Season summary Cal was not a team that thrilled many people beyond its own fans. One writer described the Bears as "just a bunch of guys named Joe." However, Cal was coached by one of the greats, Pete Newell, and his team-oriented, defensive style won the national championship as the Bears beat two teams in the Final Four that featured two of the best guards in history, Cincinnati (Oscar Robertson) and West Virginia (Jerry West).
Roster
Schedule and results
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Rankings
NBA draft Two Golden Bears were selected in the next two NBA drafts.
Year Round Pick Player NBA club 1959 6 45 Bob Dalton Syracuse Nationals 1960 1 3 Darrall Imhoff New York Knicks
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