Justin Pippen emerged as Cal’s two-way engine in 2025-26
In the 2025-26 season, Justin Pippen became a legit impact guard for California, earning All-ACC Honorable Mention while leading the Bears in assists and steals and ranking second in scoring at 14.2 points per game. He started all 32 games, added 4.6 assists and 1.9 steals per game, and showed real value as a downhill creator who can pressure defenses, defend, and get to the line. The fit is obvious for teams wanting a competitive, high-motor combo guard with two-way juice—though his scoring efficiency and perimeter consistency are still the swing factors.
