Ahead Of The Game

Jalen Cone Puts In The Work To Ensure Success In All Aspects Of His Life

Jalen Cone loves being the first person in the building.

As early as 5 or 6 a.m., hours before the California men's basketball team's usual early-afternoon practice slot, the fifth-year graduate guard can be found honing his craft on Pete Newell Court inside Haas Pavilion.

"There's something about being in there working when everyone else is catching that last little bit of sleep," Cone said. "The only ones who beat me to the building are the hard-working custodians who are here all night keeping the place clean. I love beating everyone here, getting my work in and seeing others come into the gym and I'm already drenched in sweat."...