They could quickly go through player meetings and gather who is coming back and not push players out.
Despite Wagner being somewhat similar to Boogie Fland and Billy Richmond being comparable to Edwards if those two wanted to come back I’d gladly have them over the FR.
Sheppard is obviously a key component to next season, but Adou Burks and Z IMO are every bit as important.
After that there is nothing he can do until games start next season and we can see lineups that are our best chance to win and not playing favorites such as Cyril over a returning Z until proven it should be. Thats just an example of roster issues I can see that will happen.
Other than that honestly nothing Cal can do should make anyone that doesn’t want him here anymore change that perspective.
IMO, him getting this extra year is 100% about the coaching pool out there that is available to us. I’d like to think Drew, Wright and Donovan said no and Oats/Beard just signed extensions 2 weeks ago.
Unlike the fan base Mitch isn’t fine just hiring anyone vs giving Cal another year knowing next season’s coaching pool is completely different.
We are a much better job than UL but look at their options as a top 10 program. It’s not pretty.