Dai Dai Ames - College Basketball News & Rumors

Withdraws from NBA Draft Ames will withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to school next season, per Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.com.

Impact This was the expected outcome for Ames, who will now officially suit up for Tennessee in 2026-27 after he committed to the Vols out of the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2 guard, who averaged 16.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists last season at Cal, will be a big factor for Tennessee next season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Vols Aimes is transferring to Tennessee, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Ames announced earlier in the week that he was hitting the portal as well as testing the NBA Draft waters. The 6-2 junior quickly made up his mind and figures to slot in as the Vols new starting point guard with Ja'Kobi Gillespie no longer having eligibility.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Testing NBA Draft waters, portal Ames will enter the transfer portal as well as the NBA Draft, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Ames has plenty of options ahead of the 2026-27 season, but one thing is clear - he won't spent it with the Golden Bears. The guard had a breakout season in 2025-26 after transferring from Virginia, averaging 16.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists. With one more year of eligibility, he'll test the pro draft waters while leaving the door open to return to college. If he does return to the collegiate ranks, he figures to be a highly sought-after portal commodity.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 points in NIT exit Ames posted 16 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 34 minutes during Sunday's 76-75 loss to Saint Joseph's.

Impact Ames needed 15 shots to score 16 points, but the junior guard was still one of the best players for California in this contest. The 6-foot-2 floor general ends the 2025-26 campaign with averages of 16.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 37.6 percent from three-point range. He should be a key player for the Golden Bears in 2026-27 as long as he stays with the program.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cal, Saint Joseph's (PA) meet in NIT

The California Golden Bears and Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks play in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Cal meets Saint Joseph's (PA) in NIT

The California Golden Bears and Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks meet in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Cal plays UIC in NIT

The California Golden Bears and UIC Flames meet in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Cal and UIC square off in NIT

The California Golden Bears take on the UIC Flames in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

McCray leads surging Florida State past Cal setting up ACC quarterfinal matchup with Duke

Robert McCray V scored 30 points and Florida State continued its winning ways beating California 95-89 in the second round of the ACC Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Scores 27 points in loss Ames racked up 27 points (9-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 95-89 loss to Florida State.

Impact As was the trend all season long, Ames led the way for the Golden Bears in scoring, but his efforts weren't enough here. Ames finishes the 2025-26 campaign with averages of 17.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game -- including the postseason. The Golden Bears aren't expected to make the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Florida State takes on Cal in ACC Tournament

The Florida State Seminoles and California Golden Bears square off in the ACC Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Florida State faces Cal in ACC Tournament

The Florida State Seminoles and California Golden Bears play in the ACC Tournament

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Scores 31 points in finale Ames produced 31 points (9-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-10 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 80-73 loss to Wake Forest.

Impact Ames engaged in an individual battle with Juke Harris, who also had 31 points for Wake Forest, but the Golden Bears came up short. The 31-point output was Ames' best mark of the season, but it was also the 11th time he scored at least 20 points, so he should play a big role for California in the ACC Tournament as well.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Harris scores 31 to lead Wake Forest to 80-73 comeback win over Cal

Juke Harris tallied 31 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as Wake Forest came back from a double-digit deficit to defeat Cal 80-73 on Saturday

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Cal visits Wake Forest following Mason's 26-point performance

Wake Forest hosts the California Golden Bears after Mekhi Mason scored 26 points in Wake Forest's 75-70 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Goes for 18 points Wednesday Ames produced 18 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 76-65 win over Georgia Tech.

Impact Even though the Golden Bears have struggled in conference play, Ames has been one of the few bright spots for the team. The junior guard has scored in double digits in all but one of his last 12 appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 15.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.5 steals per game. He's expected to play a big role for Cal in the regular-season finale against Wake Forest on Saturday.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ames, Dort continue Cal's surge with 79-65 win over Georgia Tech

Dai Dai Ames scored 18 points and Lee Dort scored 16 points and California beat Georgia Tech 79-65 for the Bears’ fourth win in the last five games

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Georgia Tech plays Cal, aims to end home slide

Georgia Tech will aim to break its seven-game home slide when the Yellow Jackets play Cal

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Indrusaitis and Corhen each score 16, lead Pitt over Cal 72-56

Pittsburgh controls the game from start to finish and beats California 72-56 behind big nights from Nojus Indrusaitis and Cameron Corhen

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh visits Pippen and Cal

Cal hosts the Pittsburgh Panthers after Justin Pippen scored 24 points in Cal's 73-69 win against the SMU Mustangs

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Bell and Cal host SMU

Cal hosts the SMU Mustangs after Chris Bell scored 20 points in Cal's 72-66 victory against the Stanford Cardinal

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Bell scores 20 and Cal bests Stanford 72-66 for regular-season sweep

Chris Bell poured in 20 points to lead Cal past Stanford 72-66 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Cal hosts Stanford following Okorie's 26-point performance

Stanford plays the California Golden Bears after Ebuka Okorie scored 26 points in the Cardinal's 68-63 loss to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Bell, Camden combine for 10 3-pointers, help Cal cruise past Boston College 86-75

California cruises past Boston College 86-75 behind a big shooting night from Chris Bell

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Cal takes on Boston College after Ames' 23-point game

Cal visits the Boston College Eagles after Dai Dai Ames scored 23 points in the Golden Bears' 107-100 overtime loss to the Syracuse Orange

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

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