The expectations for the California Golden Bears are sky high on the hardwood to start 2015. Cal is ranked 14th in the preseason coaches poll, the second of four Pac-12 teams to be ranked. Cal is behind Arizona (10th) and just ahead of Utah (16th).
Cal hasn't been ranked in the preseason since the 2009-10 season, when they ended up winning the Pac-10. It's been awhile since Cal has finished a season ranked though, so that could be a good goal for the season!
This is your yearly reminder how little preseason polls matter, particularly in college basketball.