Cooper scores 24 in team debut for Cal in 115-86 win over Adams State

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Michael Cooper contributed 24 points off the bench in California's season opener against Adams State, while Sammie Yeanay added 21 points and Nojus Indrusaitis contributed 20. Cooper, joining the Golden Bears from Wright State, came one point short of his career high in his debut. Playing 22 minutes, he shot 8-of-13 from beyond the arc, including six from deep.

The Golden Bears entered the game with nine returning players, nine newcomers, five transfers, and four freshmen. Jordan Ross and Jake Wilkins each scored 12 points. Defensively, Wilkins led the way with seven rebounds, Yeanay had six rebounds and five steals. Jason Ross paced Adams State, the Division II team, with 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting, while Ta’Veus Randle contributed 16 points and Nathan Day added 15. Adams State faced Western New Mexico in their own Division II opener the following Monday.