Michelle Onyiah, a key player for the Cal Bears, reflects on receiving a rejection call from Stanford's coach Kate Paye, who is now the new head coach. This moment fueled her competitive spirit, especially after leading her team to a victory over Stanford. The Bears, under coach Charmin Smith, have progressed from a challenging freshman season during COVID to achieving a successful 12-6 record in their first Atlantic Coast Conference season and securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019.
Cal forward Michelle Onyiah recalls the moment she received a rejection from Stanford, which fueled her determination to succeed in college basketball.
The Bears, led by Onyiah, have overcome past struggles and are achieving success, culminating in an NCAA Tournament berth after several challenging seasons.
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