In theory, this was supposed to be one of Cal’s biggest tests. Nebraska, a consistently above average program in the Big 10, would be a good measure of Cal’s early season progress.
But it’s been a rough off-season in Lincoln. Just weeks after the season ended, 14 year head coach Connie Yori resigned amidst allegations of bullying and player mistreatment. She denies those allegations, but an investigation was conducted in response.
The fallout was painful. Nebraska lost standout guard Natalie Romeo to transfer and a couple recruits - including MiCole Cayton, who ended up signing for Cal.