Mark Madsen serves as Head Coach for University of California, Berkeley's Men's Basketball program in Berkeley. The Cal source profile describes Madsen's current role and recent program context, including that Mark Madsen, a two-time NBA champion with East Bay roots and a proven track record as both a college and professional coach, was named the 19th head coach in California men’s basketball history on March 29, 2023. Madsen’s first year in Bear Territory was marked by Cal’s best finish in the Pac-12 Conference standings since 2016-17 with a tie for sixth place (13-19, 9-11).
The same profile adds background on Madsen's coaching path, team results, and player-development record. Madsen was awarded a two-year contract extension in March 2024, keeping him in Berkeley until 2030. Cal won 10 home games, including six of its final eight, inside Has Pavilion in 2023-24. 'Mad Dog' – the nickname Madsen received from his fifth grade P.E. teacher at Montair Elementary School in Danville – didn't waste a second in implementing his vision for Cal men's basketball. For the ICDB record, that background gives readers a fuller picture of the experience Mark Madsen brings to the Men's Basketball staff.
