UCLA’s dismal season hits a new low in a 46-point loss to Utah
1 year ago

UCLA’s dismal season hits a new low in a 46-point loss to Utah

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UCLA forward Berke Buyuktuncel, left, and Utah guard Gabe Madsen battle for the ball during the first half of the Bruins’ 90-44 loss Thursday. “They’re punch-drunk and you’ve got to fight your way out of it.” Sophomore guard Dylan Andrews scored nine points to lead the Bruins on the way to their fourth consecutive defeat and eighth loss in nine games. “If you want to win games,” Cronin said, “at some point when teams don’t guard you, you’ve got to make some shots.” It seemed fair to question whether UCLA could win another game this season given an offense that made 31.5% of its shots, including three of 17 three-pointers, not to mention just seven of 14 free throws. “Just being in the gym with the guys, getting shots up, shooting after practice, shooting even late night,” Andrews said, “really just working on our touch.” Cronin went back to his two-bigs starting lineup, pairing Aday Mara alongside Adem Bona in an effort to combat Utah’s 7-footers. “We’ve got no chance if we don’t get Adem playing better,” said Cronin, whose team was bullied in the post while giving up 14 offensive rebounds for a second consecutive game.

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UCLA needs to go big as it goes home: Takeaways from the Bruins’ loss to Nebraska
6 days, 13 hours ago

UCLA needs to go big as it goes home: Takeaways from the Bruins’ loss to Nebraska

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Nebraska guard Brice Williams shoots over UCLA guard Trent Perry and center Aday Mara during the first half Saturday. His name is Aday Mara, and he’s probably going to have to play significantly more minutes for the Bruins to get where they want to go these next two months, let alone March. UCLA coach Mick Cronin, who has acknowledged needing …

Cori Close offers warning to her players after UCLA’s uneven effort vs. Michigan
1 week, 3 days ago

Cori Close offers warning to her players after UCLA’s uneven effort vs. Michigan

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UCLA guard Kiki Rice drives around Michigan forward Alyssa Crockett during the first half of the Bruins’ 86-70 win over Michigan on Wednesday at Pauley Pavilion. “I thought Londynn was excellent in terms of her ability to stretch the zone,” UCLA coach Cori Close said, “and we finally got her some good teamwork shots with that and I thought she …

UCLA beats Gonzaga in a nail-biter at Intuit Dome
2 weeks ago

UCLA beats Gonzaga in a nail-biter at Intuit Dome

LA Times  

Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle, top, fouls UCLA forward Eric Dailey Jr. by leaping onto his back and striking his head during the first half Saturday afternoon at Intuit Dome. It looked like the Bruins might be in store for more misfortune when Sebastian Mack fouled Gonzaga’s Ryan Nembhard on a driving layup with 8.1 seconds left, sending Nembhard to the …

UCLA men have best game of season in rout of Southern Utah
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCLA men have best game of season in rout of Southern Utah

LA Times  

Only a handful of students showed up for the roll call Tuesday night, Thanksgiving week draining the usual pregame pep inside Pauley Pavilion. UCLA point guard Dylan Andrews collected the opening jump ball with a firm hand slap that could be heard in the upper reaches of the arena. Dominating in every facet, UCLA displayed plenty of life during an …

UCLA’s defense smothers Lehigh as Bruins roll to blowout win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCLA’s defense smothers Lehigh as Bruins roll to blowout win

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UCLA’s Eric Dailey Jr., left, grabs a loose ball from Lehigh’s Edouard Benoit as teammate Kobe Johnson looks on at Pauley Pavilion Friday. UCLA coach Mick Cronin’s game plan called for dominating the paint, and the team executed perfectly, scoring 46 points in the paint against the undersized Mountain Hawks. It simplifies life when you just throw it to him.” …

UCLA blows out Boston University despite familiar shooting and turnover issues
2 months ago

UCLA blows out Boston University despite familiar shooting and turnover issues

LA Times  

UCLA’s William Kyle III, right, celebrates near teammate Tyler Bilodeau after scoring in the first half of a 71-40 win over Boston University at Pauley Pavilion on Monday night. Boston University’s Miles Brewster, second from right, battles for the ball against UCLA’s Kobe Johnson, left, Sebastian Mack, right, and Skyy Clark during the first half Monday. “He’s wreaking havoc all …

UCLA showcases the depth of its talent in season-opening victory over Rider
2 months, 1 week ago

UCLA showcases the depth of its talent in season-opening victory over Rider

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UCLA guard Kobe Johnson scores in front of Rider forward Ife West-Ingram during the second half of the Bruins’ 85-50 season-opening win Monday at Pauley Pavilion. “We don’t need anybody to try to do too much on this team,” Cronin said, “because if you just get some execution, you get some ball movement, you’ve got guys who can shoot the …

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State
10 months ago

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State

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UCLA forward Adem Bona celebrates with Berke Buyuktuncel and Dylan Andrews after dunking against Arizona State in the first half of the Bruins’ 59-47 win Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. “Just keep playing,” UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic said of the mentality that fueled the comeback after the Bruins trailed by nine points with 9½ minutes left. “I kept telling them, you’ve …

UCLA’s blowout loss to Arizona fuels expectations of a Bruins roster overhaul
10 months ago

UCLA’s blowout loss to Arizona fuels expectations of a Bruins roster overhaul

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Arizona’s Keshad Johnson, center, dribbles under pressure from UCLA’s Dylan Andrews, left, and Lazar Stefanovic during the first half of the Bruins’ 88-65 loss Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. “We didn’t play well,” Bruins guard Lazar Stefanovic, who scored all 20 of his points in the second half, said in something of an understatement. Bruins point guard Dylan Andrews has looked …

Ellis leads USC against UCLA after 30-point game
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ellis leads USC against UCLA after 30-point game

Associated Press  

USC Trojans at UCLA Bruins Los Angeles; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -4.5; over/under is 131 BOTTOM LINE: USC visits the UCLA Bruins after Boogie Ellis scored 30 points in USC’s 92-89 overtime loss to the Colorado Buffaloes. TOP PERFORMERS: Sebastian Mack is scoring 13.1 points per game with 3.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Bruins. …

Sloppy defense and poor shooting plague UCLA’s starting guards in loss to rival USC
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sloppy defense and poor shooting plague UCLA’s starting guards in loss to rival USC

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis steals the ball from UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic during the second half of the Bruins’ 62-56 loss Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. Asked if he could teach fight, UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, “I’d rather recruit fight. “We knew that we shouldn’t let him shoot, and he is one guy that really needs to score for them …

Betts helps No. 9 UCLA rout Oregon 74-55, sending Ducks to 9th straight loss
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Betts helps No. 9 UCLA rout Oregon 74-55, sending Ducks to 9th straight loss

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “She makes winning plays on both sides of the ball so I am proud of how she has led us in that.” Grace VanSlooten had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Oregon, which lost its ninth straight game. They all came in with the …

UCLA's last-second loss to Utah dims their March Madness hopes
10 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA's last-second loss to Utah dims their March Madness hopes

LA Times  

Utah center Branden Carlson, left, battles for the rebound with UCLA guards Dylan Andrews, right, and Brandon Williams during the Bruins’ 70-69 loss at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. “We’ve got to learn from it, get better, understand why we lost and get going from there and try to win the next one.” Even Cronin can learn from this one, which …

Utah shocks UCLA on last-second basket, ending Bruins’ six-game winning streak
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Utah shocks UCLA on last-second basket, ending Bruins’ six-game winning streak

LA Times  

UCLA guard Will McClendon reacts after Utah center Branden Carlson scores with less than a second remaining to lift the Utes to a 70-69 victory at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. The ball fell toward Utes big man Branden Carlson, whose putback with 0.2 seconds left pushed Utah into the lead and silenced the crowd inside Pauley Pavilion. After UCLA forward …

UCLA continues its survive-and-dance routine with breathless win over Colorado
10 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA continues its survive-and-dance routine with breathless win over Colorado

LA Times  

UCLA guard Sebastian Mack controls the ball in front of Colorado center Eddie Lampkin Jr. during the second half of the Bruins’ 64-60 win Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. “At the end of the day,” Cronin said, “we got the job done.” The dramatic ending came after the Bruins lost a double-digit lead only to surge ahead by seven points with …

Gabriela Jaquez has 21 points, 15 rebounds to lead No. 9 UCLA over Arizona 66-58
11 months ago

Gabriela Jaquez has 21 points, 15 rebounds to lead No. 9 UCLA over Arizona 66-58

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Gabriela Jaquez had 21 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, Kiki Rice scored 20 points and No. “Offensive rebounds and turnovers really hurt us,” Arizona coach Adia Barnes said. “We had a lot of turnovers in the third quarter that led to transition baskets and those are daggers.” Lauren Betts returned for UCLA after missing four games …

Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice lead UCLA past Arizona in Lauren Betts’ return
11 months ago

Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice lead UCLA past Arizona in Lauren Betts’ return

LA Times  

UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez, shown here controlling the ball during a game against Arkansas in December, finished with 21 points and 15 rebounds in the Bruins’ win over Arizona on Friday night. “Offensive rebounds and turnovers really hurt us,” Arizona coach Adia Barnes said. “We had a lot of turnovers in the third quarter that led to transition baskets and …

Complete team effort gives resurgent UCLA a win over Stanford
11 months ago

Complete team effort gives resurgent UCLA a win over Stanford

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UCLA forward Adem Bona is fouled by Stanford forward Spencer Jones in the first half. With celebrated big man Adem Bona on the bench in foul trouble late in a taut game against Stanford on Wednesday night, backups Aday Mara and Kenneth Nwuba took their star turns during the Bruins’ 82-74 victory. Earlier this week, Cronin said the best way …

Lazar Stefanovic’s hot streak has the UCLA guard hungering for more wins
11 months ago

Lazar Stefanovic’s hot streak has the UCLA guard hungering for more wins

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Lazar Stefanovic of UCLA grabs a rebound in front of USC’s Kijani Wright and Kobe Johnson at Galen Center last month. “There’s some things he does that I want to mimic,” sophomore center Adem Bona said of a player who’s averaging 11 points and 5.9 rebounds for the season while making 34% of his three-pointers. So I think it’s kind …

No. 2 UCLA surges late only to fade in overtime and lose to No. 16 Utah
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 2 UCLA surges late only to fade in overtime and lose to No. 16 Utah

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Utah’s Alissa Pili, left, and UCLA guard Camryn Brown, right, battle for a loose ball during the first half of the Bruins’ 94-81 overtime loss Monday. Utah’s Ines Vieira, who had 12 points, made a driving layup to send the game to overtime after Camryn Brown made a free throw with four seconds remaining in regulation. “We got stops, attacking …

UCLA can’t protect 19-point lead as upset bid fades in loss to Arizona
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA can’t protect 19-point lead as upset bid fades in loss to Arizona

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UCLA’s Adem Bona drives to the basket after stealing the ball from Arizona’s Oumar Ballo during the first half of the Bruins’ 77-71 loss Saturday. “We had them.” Arizona closed the game on a 37-18 run thanks in large part to taking 23 free throws in the second half compared to UCLA’s 10. “It’s hard to win a game,” Cronin …

An energized UCLA gets back in win column with victory over Washington
11 months, 4 weeks ago

An energized UCLA gets back in win column with victory over Washington

LA Times  

UCLA’s Adem Bona shoots over the Washington defense in the second half of the Bruins’ 73-61 victory Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. “Tonight, we played a lot smarter and we’ve just got to stay together and continue to get through it the best we can,” Cronin said, “and it’s my job to help them.” There were strong bounce-back efforts across the …

Mick Cronin questions players’ aptitude after UCLA struggles during loss to Stanford
1 year ago

Mick Cronin questions players’ aptitude after UCLA struggles during loss to Stanford

LA Times  

Another home loss filled with a broken offense and dumbfounding turnovers wasn’t the low point for UCLA. No, bottom came about 15 minutes later when Mick Cronin suggested he wasn’t coaching a smart basketball team and wasn’t sure things would get better anytime soon for the struggling freshmen. “The most important thing for a teacher is for his students to …

UCLA’s three-point shooting deficiencies prove costly in loss to Oregon
1 year ago

UCLA’s three-point shooting deficiencies prove costly in loss to Oregon

LA Times  

UCLA forward Berke Buyuktuncel looks to pass in front of Oregon guard Brennan Rigsby during the first half of the Bruins’ 64-59 loss Saturday. “On a veteran team he’d play about five minutes a game,” Cronin said of Mack, a freshman guard, “but I gotta play him.” The primary shooting culprits were Andrews and Lazar Stefanovic. “First you’ve got to …

UCLA defeats Oregon State in Pac-12 opener to snap four-game losing streak
1 year ago

UCLA defeats Oregon State in Pac-12 opener to snap four-game losing streak

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UCLA forward Adem Bona tries to shoot over Oregon State center KC Ibekwe during the first half of the Bruins’ 69-62 win Thursday night. “It had been a long time since we had laughed after a game.” Everybody wearing blue and gold was in a good mood after UCLA’s 69-62 victory over Oregon State at Gill Coliseum in their Pac-12 …

UCLA fails to finish against a quality opponent — again — in loss to Ohio State
1 year ago

UCLA fails to finish against a quality opponent — again — in loss to Ohio State

LA Times  

UCLA guard Sebastian Mack, left, UCLA guard Will McClendon battle Ohio State guard Dale Bonner for a loose ball during the first half of the Bruins’ 67-60 loss Saturday. “We don’t have the will right now to close out games like this,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, “especially outside of our building.” Already without forward Berke Buyuktuncel, UCLA found itself …

UCLA fades in loss to Villanova, spoiling chance to bolster its March resume
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA fades in loss to Villanova, spoiling chance to bolster its March resume

LA Times  

Villanova’s Nnanna Njoku, left, and UCLA’s Lazar Stefanovic battle for the ball in the first half of the Bruins’ 65-56 loss Saturday. “You can’t have that kind of breakdown and let him shoot two open shots late in the game like that; if you do, you should lose,” Cronin said. We got exactly what we deserved.” Junior guard Lazar Stefanovic …

UCLA has to work harder than planned in rout of Chaminade
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA has to work harder than planned in rout of Chaminade

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Chaminade forward Chris Bready tries to stop UCLA guard Will McClendon from passing the ball as UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic and Chaminade guard Jessiya Villa watch Tuesday in Honolulu. “I’d be disappointed if we didn’t compete; I’d be shocked if they didn’t compete.” UCLA guard Jan Vide grabs a rebound over Chaminade guard Jamir Thomas on Tuesday in Honolulu. “We’re …

UCLA women have 3 with double-doubles, No. 4 Bruins romp to 113-64 win over Bellarmine
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA women have 3 with double-doubles, No. 4 Bruins romp to 113-64 win over Bellarmine

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Gabriela Jaquez had career highs of 30 points and 12 rebounds for her first double-double, Lauren Betts and Charisma Osborne also had double-doubles and No. The Bruins had a dominating 56-24 rebounding advantage Londynn Jones had five 3s and 21 points for UCLA. UCLA scored the first 13 points and with Osborne hitting two 3s in the …

Gabriela Jaquez scores a career-high 30 in UCLA’s blowout win over Bellarmine
1 year, 1 month ago

Gabriela Jaquez scores a career-high 30 in UCLA’s blowout win over Bellarmine

LA Times  

UCLA’s Gabriela Jaquez shoots in front of Bellarmine’s Cam Browning, left, and Paetynn Gray during the second half of the Bruins’ win Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. Gabriela Jaquez had career highs of 30 points and 12 rebounds for her first double-double, Lauren Betts and Charisma Osborne also had double-doubles and No. UCLA scored the first 13 points and with Osborne …

UCLA overcomes a lackluster performance in comeback win over Lafayette
1 year, 2 months ago

UCLA overcomes a lackluster performance in comeback win over Lafayette

LA Times  

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews is fouled by Lafayette guard Devin Hines while driving to the basket during the first half of the Bruins’ 68-50 win Friday at Pauley Pavilion. Trailing Lafayette by seven points four minutes into the second half Friday night, the Bruins were left to contemplate the worst loss of the Cronin era, not to mention the end …

UCLA takeaways: Bruins’ defense shows it’s one for the ages
1 year, 2 months ago

UCLA takeaways: Bruins’ defense shows it’s one for the ages

LA Times  

In the spirit of a throwback homecoming celebration, it’s time to turn back the clock. One must go back years, decades, sometimes a generation to see where UCLA’s defense ranks compared to some of the best in school history. That’s their lowest figure since giving up 4.08 yards per play in 1988 — a season that ended with a victory …

Jubilation turns into heartbreak as UCLA loses to Gonzaga again in NCAA tournament
1 year, 9 months ago

Jubilation turns into heartbreak as UCLA loses to Gonzaga again in NCAA tournament

LA Times  

UCLA guard Amari Bailey walks off the court as Gonzaga celebrates its 79-76 win over the Bruins in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament on Thursday night. The severely short-handed Bruins lost a 13-point lead to Gonzaga early in the second half of their NCAA tournament West Region semifinal, falling behind by 10 with just 2 minutes 40 seconds …

Jaquez Jr. leads No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah
1 year, 10 months ago

Jaquez Jr. leads No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. He’s an All-American and a guy that’s going to play in the NBA for 10-12 years, so it’s not a surprise,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said. Jaquez, who was UCLA’s only effective offensive player in …

Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell step it up as No. 4 UCLA holds off Utah
1 year, 10 months ago

Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell step it up as No. 4 UCLA holds off Utah

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UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. shoots against Utah center Branden Carlson, left and guard Lazar Stefanovic during the first half on Thursday in Salt Lake City. “I didn’t want to lose tonight.” It looked like the Bruins might be headed in that direction after Utah guard Mike Saunders Jr., who entered the game averaging 2.7 points, piled up a career-high …

Women’s basketball: Alissa Pili leads No. 9 Utah to win over USC, her former team
1 year, 11 months ago

Women’s basketball: Alissa Pili leads No. 9 Utah to win over USC, her former team

LA Times  

Utah forward Alissa Pili, pictured Dec. 14, scored 21 points against her former team to lead the No. “We just kind of took our foot off the gas, and offensively, we were sputtering.” Rayah Marshall had 15 points and 11 rebounds and Destiny Littleton also scored 15 points for USC. Rayah Marshall, shown Jan. 14, finished with 15 points and …

UCLA basketball’s 13 straight wins hold promise for March success
1 year, 11 months ago

UCLA basketball’s 13 straight wins hold promise for March success

LA Times  

UCLA’s Adem Bona greets fans as he walks off the court after the Bruins’ 68-54 win over Colorado at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday night. UCLA’s 13-game winning streak is the longest in the nation among major conference college teams, vaulting the Bruins atop the conference standings and putting them on a trajectory for a No. Scoffing at the significance of …

UCLA leans on defense, rallies past Colorado for its 13th consecutive victory
1 year, 11 months ago

UCLA leans on defense, rallies past Colorado for its 13th consecutive victory

LA Times  

Players on the UCLA bench are fired up Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. An increasingly restless Pauley Pavilion crowd groaned after one UCLA possession ended with three missed three-pointers by David Singleton, part of the Bruins’ game-opening 0-for-15 stretch from beyond the arc. “You’ve just got to keep battling,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, “and regardless of if things go …

Jaylen Clark and UCLA overcome slow start to knock off UC Davis, win eighth straight
2 years ago

Jaylen Clark and UCLA overcome slow start to knock off UC Davis, win eighth straight

LA Times  

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. is congratulated by teammate Jaylen Clark after scoring and getting fouled. “In the real world, you got to show up every day.. You gotta be a professional, you gotta come in to handle your business.” Despite a sluggish start, the Bruins ultimately handled their business, winning 81-54 for their eighth straight victory before the heart …

Another impressive win keeps UCLA streaking: Takeaways from the victory over Kentucky
2 years ago

Another impressive win keeps UCLA streaking: Takeaways from the victory over Kentucky

LA Times  

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. holds back UCLA guard David Singleton as he reacts during the first half against Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday in New York. It’s always something UCLA guard Tyger Campbell passes the ball during the first half against Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday in New York. I’m grilling out on …

Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA hold off Stanford to win Pac-12 opener
2 years, 1 month ago

Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA hold off Stanford to win Pac-12 opener

LA Times  

Stanford guard Isa Silva and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. compete for possession of the ball during the first half in Palo Alto on Thursday. “Your first road game is your scariest road game, especially with all our freshmen,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, “so I was really happy with the way we started out and we rode that the …

UCLA’s Pac-12 title hopes take a huge hit in shocking loss to Arizona
2 years, 1 month ago

UCLA’s Pac-12 title hopes take a huge hit in shocking loss to Arizona

LA Times  

Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura throws a touchdown pass as UCLA defensive lineman Jacob Sykes reaches for him during the Bruins’ 34-28 loss Saturday at the Rose Bowl. 12 Bruins’ 34-28 loss to the Wildcats put a huge dent in UCLA’s Pac-12 championship hopes and removed considerable luster from the crosstown rivalry game next weekend against USC. With one final …

Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jaylen Clark put on a show in UCLA’s season-opening win
2 years, 2 months ago

Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jaylen Clark put on a show in UCLA’s season-opening win

LA Times  

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., right, steals the ball from Sacramento State forward Akol Mawein during the first half of the Bruins’ 76-50 season-opening win Monday night at Pauley Pavilion. More than three hours before tipoff of his season opener, Jaime Jaquez Jr. strolled into Pauley Pavilion in a throwback UCLA letterman’s jacket. “For us, he’s got to be an …

UCLA fails to hold momentum, falls to Arizona in Pac-12 tournament title game
2 years, 9 months ago

UCLA fails to hold momentum, falls to Arizona in Pac-12 tournament title game

LA Times  

Arizona’s Azuolas Tubelis drives between UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Tyger Campbell during the first half of the Wildcats’ 84-76 win Saturday in Las Vegas. We were minus-11 in assists to Arizona, so we didn’t get the job done; I didn’t get that across to the team, so that’s my fault that we got 11 shots blocked.” After averaging 24.8 …

UCLA defeats rival USC, advances to Pac-12 basketball tournament title game
2 years, 10 months ago

UCLA defeats rival USC, advances to Pac-12 basketball tournament title game

LA Times  

UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. battles USC’s Chevez Goodwin in a Pac-12 tournament semifinal Friday night. After matching its latest lockdown defensive effort with some highly efficient attack-the-basket offense, UCLA just needed a closeout special against USC in a Pac-12 Conference tournament semifinal Friday night. USC’s Boogie Ellis, who scored 27 points, gets past UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. on a drive. …

UCLA ends losing streak vs. USC, delivering Mick Cronin his first win over rival
2 years, 10 months ago

UCLA ends losing streak vs. USC, delivering Mick Cronin his first win over rival

LA Times  

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang celebrates after scoring in front of USC forward Isaiah Mobley during the first half Saturday. “That’s all you can do.” UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr., center, celebrates with Johnny Juzang, left, and Jaylen Clark during the final second of the Bruins’ 75-68 win Saturday. USC guard Reese Dixon-Waters misfired on a three-pointer before UCLA’s Jules Bernard made …

UCLA rediscovers its shooting prowess in dominant win over Oregon State
2 years, 10 months ago

UCLA rediscovers its shooting prowess in dominant win over Oregon State

LA Times  

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell drives to the basket past Oregon State forward Maurice Calloo during the second half of the Bruins’ 94-55 win Saturday. “It’s like playing to win being aggressive instead of worrying about losing, outside things you can’t control,” Cronin said after his team shook off its flat showing against Oregon. “Because of his injuries, he hasn’t practiced …

No. 12 UCLA’s shooting goes cold in loss to Oregon
2 years, 10 months ago

No. 12 UCLA’s shooting goes cold in loss to Oregon

LA Times  

Oregon guard Jacob Young, center right, shoots against UCLA forward Cody Riley in the first half in Eugene, Ore., Thursday. 12 Bruins on a night they finished the game without guards Johnny Juzang and Jaime Jaquez Jr. Juzang departed late in the first half with a right ankle injury and Jaquez fouled out on a charge with 2:59 left. I …

No. 3 UCLA falls at Arizona State in triple overtime, suffers sweep in desert
2 years, 11 months ago

No. 3 UCLA falls at Arizona State in triple overtime, suffers sweep in desert

LA Times  

UCLA’s Johnny Juzang, left, is fouled by Arizona State’s Jamiya Neal on Saturday night. “There’s great responsibility when you play at UCLA and you’re coming off a Final Four,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said. “Teams can’t wait to play you, fans can’t wait to see you, and we weren’t ready for that this week.” The blank expression on Juzang’s face …

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