1958–59 California Golden Bears men's basketball team


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 wasn’t a team that thrilled many people beyond its own fans. One writer described the Bears as "just a bunch of guys named Joe." But 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 and West Virginia.

Roster

Schedule and results

!colspan=9 style=| Regular Season
!colspan=9 style=| NCAA Tournament

Awards and honors

NBA draft

Two Golden Bears were selected in the next two NBA drafts
YearRoundPickPlayerNBA Club
1959645Bob DaltonSyracuse Nationals
196013Darrall ImhoffNew York Knicks