Cal forward DJ Thorpe is retiring for medical reasons the team announced today. He is going to remain at Cal and finish his undergrad work but his playing career is over. Thorp missed all of last season because of injury.
"I'm grateful for our entire medical staff and their assistance throughout this process, most specifically Barry Parsons and Dr. Lindsay Huston; their continued support was invaluable during this difficult time," Thorpe said in a statement provided by the program.
Thorpe appeared in 53 games over the course of his career with the Bears.
"I'm heartbroken that D.J. will be unable to continue his basketball career despite his strenuous efforts to battle back from the injury he suffered this past season," Cal head coach Mark Fox said. "However, I'm thrilled that he will continue to work toward earning his degree from Cal and our program looks forward to fully supporting him in that pursuit."
