Rabb, Moore lead way as Bears romp to win
Ivan Rabb has posted a double-double in all three games he has played this season, but after Cal’s 67-55 win over Southeastern Louisiana at Haas Pavilion on Sunday, the sophomore forward said he still hasn’t found his comfort zone.
“Honestly, it’s still a little rough,” said Rabb, who missed more than a month of practice and the season’s first two games with a toe injury. “I missed a lot of shots I normally make. My teammates tell me, ‘Don’t get frustrated, keep your head up.’ ”
Rabb had 17 points and 10 rebounds against the Lions.
Charlie Moore scored 17 of his 22 points in the first half to set the tone and led the Bears (4-1) in scoring for the third time in the past four games.
“Gosh, he’s got such a great future,” Southeastern Louisiana head coach Jay Ladner said of Moore. “He was really the difference in the game.”
Grant Mullins added 13 points and Kingsley Okoroh had 10 points and nine rebounds for Cal.
Davon Hayes led Southeastern Louisiana (4-3) with 11 points.
Rabb returned to Cal after being projected as an NBA lottery pick, and through three games is averaging 16 points and 10.3 rebounds. His game still appears a bit ragged.
Cal head coach Cuonzo Martin said Rabb’s uneven play is understandable.
“You miss that kind of time, you’re a step slow,” he said. “My thing is defend, rebound and play hard. The scoring will come.” Rooks update: The Bears will be without junior center Kameron Rooks indefinitely after he injured his left knee Friday against Wyoming. Rooks, who started two of Cal’s first four games, is averaging 6.5 points and 6.8 rebounds. He is scheduled to undergo further tests.