California's women's basketball team earned the No. 2 seed in the inaugural 32-team WBIT and will host Hawaii in the first round at Haas Pavilion.

The Big Picture

The California women's basketball team secured a significant seed in the inaugural WBIT, showcasing their competitive standing in the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • California earned the No. 2 seed in the 32-team WBIT.
  • The team will face Hawaii (20-10, 17-3) in the first round.
State of Play
  • Cal will host Hawaii in the first round on Thursday at Haas Pavilion.
  • The second round is scheduled for March 24 and the quarterfinals on March 28, with higher seeds hosting games.
  • Semifinals and final games of the WBIT will take place at Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on April 1 and 3, respectively.
  • Every game of the tournament will be broadcast on ESPN networks, with ESPN+ airing preliminary-round games.
  • Under fifth-year head coach Charmin Smith, Cal achieved significant milestones this season, setting records and achieving sweeps over Pac-12 teams.
What's Next

The upcoming game against Hawaii marks the beginning of a potential successful run in the WBIT for California, with strong prospects to advance in the tournament.

Bottom Line

California's women's basketball team's invitation to the inaugural WBIT and their No. 2 seed position sets the stage for an exciting and competitive tournament journey, representing a significant moment for the team and their fans.