1945–46 California Golden Bears men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 September 2023 1945–46 California Golden Bears Basketball California Golden Bears logo 1905-78.png Pacific Coast Conference PCC 30–6 11–1 Nibs Price Harmon Gym Pacific Coast Conference Champions NCAA tournament Fourth Place The 1945–46 California Golden Bears men's basketball team represented the University of California, Berkeley in NCAA University Division basketball competition. Led by head coach Nibs Price, the Golden Bears made the first Final Four in program history. Cal finished in fourth place in the 1946 NCAA Tournament, losing to Ohio State in the consolation game. Roster 1945 California Golden Bears men's y Andy Wolfe y F 6 1 So Merv LaFaille F 6 0 Sr C Jim Smith C 6 5 So Bob Hogeboom G 6 1 Jr Jim Wray G 5 11 Jr https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/california/1960.html Nibs Price Schedule and results yes yes no |- !colspan=9 style=California Golden Bears| Regular season |- !colspan=9 style=California Golden Bears| NCAA Tournament Mar 22, 1946 yes yes 1945 men Colorado Buffaloes Colorado Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri West Regional Semifinal / National Quarterfinal Elite Eight 50–44 30–4 Mar 23, 1946 yes yes Oklahoma A&M Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri West Regional Final / National Semifinal Final Four 35–52 30–5 Mar 26, 1946 yes yes Ohio State Madison Square Garden New York, New York National Third Place Game 45–63 30–6 Pacific Time AP Poll 2020-21 Cal Men's Basketball Media Guide Cal Athletics https://calbears.com/documents/2020/12/10/2020_21_Cal_Men_s_Basketball_Media_Guide.pdf September 5, 2023 References California Category:California Golden Bears men's basketball seasons Category:NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four seasons California California Golden Bears Basketball California Golden Bears Basketball