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Casey Hill, a 16‑year coaching veteran with NBA and D‑League credentials, is set to lead the University of California Golden Bears men’s basketball program as an assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season.
Casey Hill, a 16‑year coaching veteran with NBA stints under Doc Rivers, Willie Green and Stan Van Gundy, is set to bolster Cal’s men’s basketball program with his proven developmental pedigree and championship background.
Artists Taylor Rheinhold and Casey Landaker have turned a towering red sphere in Santa Cruz into a soccer‑ball‑styled tribute ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a project that blends geometry, public art and a countdown to the tournament’s final on July 19.