On November 20, 2017, the California Golden Bears flew to Hawaii for the fourth game of Wyking Jones’ young career. They entered the Maui Invitational as heavy underdogs to Wichita State, at that time the #6 team in the nation. It turned out to be one of the more memorable games of the season, for reasons both good and bad. The upstart Bears, 15 point underdogs going in, shocked the Shockers, playing fast-paced, electric basketball, and at one point held an 18 point lead in the 2nd half. They ultimately wilted under the relentless full court pressure, giving the lead up with 5:35 to play and getting blown away down the stretch, ultimately losing by 10.
Recap: Cal Displays Plenty of Offense In Tight Loss to St. John’s
