The college basketball season tips off today around the country — and for the Cal Bears, halfway across the world against Vanderbilt in the Oui-Play event in Paris.

Here is a look at what’s new and what to look for this season from the Cal Bears, Stanford Cardinal, San Jose State Spartans, Santa Clara Broncos and Saint Mary’s Gaels.

CAL BEARS

Last season: 25-9, 12-6 (7th in the ACC), reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019

Head coach: Charmin Smith, seventh season, 81-89

Season opener: Nov. 3 at Adidas Arena in Paris, France

Projected starters: Junior guard Lulu Twidale (13.2 points, 3.03 assists), sophomore forward Naya Ojukwu (17.1 points, 9 rebounds at Morgan State), graduate student center Sakima Walker (1.4 points, 0.7 rebounds at South Carolina), junior forwar

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