Cal Bears head coach Charmin Smith who coached Cal to a 25-8 record during the regular season and the ACC Tournament was given a five year extension contract on Wed Mar 12, 2025 (San Francisco Chronicle photo)

On the Cal Bears podcast with Morris:

#1 Cal Bears head coach Charmin Smith was given a well deserved five year extension as announced by Athletic Director Jim Knowlton as announced on Wednesday. The Cal Bears had a successful season at 25-8.

#2 Smith is in here sixth year with Cal and inked a deal though the 2029 season. The new contract now replaces her last contract and she is as excited as her players, fans, as well as the Athletic program.

#3 Smith has is committed to keeping the basketball program competitive in the ACC and on a national level. Smith is committed also to the revenue sharing with the student athletes and also improving the facility.

#4 The Bears are having their best season since 2018-19. Cal is coming off a tough loss to Notre Dame in the ACC Tournament last Friday 73-64 but in spite of that last loss once again Coach Smith coached a very competitive game against a tough school.

#5 Smith was grateful for the opportunity to get the five year extension thank Knowlton and the university, “First off, I want to thank Jim Knowlton for staying with me and believing in me.”

Morris Phillips is a Cal Bears beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com