11/11/2026 3:14 PM | Men's Basketball
The 6-4 Guard Was MaxPreps 2024 National Freshman Of The Year.
California men's basketball has inked 6-foot-4 guard Gene Roebuck to join the Golden Bears next season, head coach Mark Madsen has announced. The La Mirada product was the 2024 MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year, and he brings his talent to the Cal roster for 2027-28.
"Gene is one of the best combo guards in the country, and is deserving of all of the recognition he receives nationally from scouting outlets" Madsen said of Roebuck. "Offensively, Gene is extremely crafty, using his skill and physicality to score from every level. On the defensive end, he uses his size and IQ to be a force. We cannot wait to add Gene to the Cal family!"
A senior at La Mirada High School, Roebuck is a top-50 prospect and top-10 guard nationally. He averaged 24.0 points per game as a freshman at La Mirada en route to being selected as the MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year, and he's continued to be a top producer for his school. An All-CIF Southern Section First Team pick as a sophomore, he is coming off a junior season in which he averaged 22.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 55 percent from the floor.
Roebuck joins a Cal program that posted its most wins since 2016 last season and is off to a 2-1 start in 2026-27 action — the Bears' fourth under the direction of Madsen.
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"Gene is one of the best combo guards in the country, and is deserving of all of the recognition he receives nationally from scouting outlets" Madsen said of Roebuck. "Offensively, Gene is extremely crafty, using his skill and physicality to score from every level. On the defensive end, he uses his size and IQ to be a force. We cannot wait to add Gene to the Cal family!"
A senior at La Mirada High School, Roebuck is a top-50 prospect and top-10 guard nationally. He averaged 24.0 points per game as a freshman at La Mirada en route to being selected as the MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year, and he's continued to be a top producer for his school. An All-CIF Southern Section First Team pick as a sophomore, he is coming off a junior season in which he averaged 22.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 55 percent from the floor.
Roebuck joins a Cal program that posted its most wins since 2016 last season and is off to a 2-1 start in 2026-27 action — the Bears' fourth under the direction of Madsen.
CALIFORNIA THROUGH AND THROUGH
"California Through and Through" is more than a slogan – it's a statement of identity, pride and our trajectory as Cal men's basketball. Just like our state, our program is engaging, diverse and inspiring. We have a rich history and legacy, and we have a bright future. Being California Through and Through means we celebrate our community and our place within it.
No. 1 PUBLIC INSTITUTION
Four independent rankings measured outcomes, academics, research and innovation, and each put UC Berkeley first. Consensus across rankings tells one clear, memorable story, nationally and globally — multiple rankings, one verdict: UC Berkeley is on top. Go Bears!
GET TICKETS
Tickets for 2026-27 can be purchased by visiting CalBears.com/Tickets, calling 800-GO-BEARS (462-3277) or emailing goldstandard@berkeley.edu.
SUPPORT THE BEARS
Fans can support the Golden Bears through the Cal Men's Basketball Excellence Initiative.
STAY POSTED
For further coverage of Cal men's basketball, follow the Bears on X (@CalMBBall), Instagram (@CalMBBball) and Facebook (/CalMBBall/).
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