UCLA star newcomers add to the Bruins’ most athletic team in recent memory
2 years, 5 months ago

UCLA star newcomers add to the Bruins’ most athletic team in recent memory

LA Times  

UCLA freshman forward Adem Bona dunks during the second half of an exhibition against Concordia at Pauley Pavilion. 8 Bruins’ 93-63 exhibition victory over Concordia at Pauley Pavilion, Bona finished with five blocks, six rebounds and two points in 20 minutes. “He’s got blocks where he’s five feet above the rim,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said. “He’s an elite, elite athlete.” Here are some other first impressions about the 2022-23 Bruins: Athletes in action Concordia University Irvine forward Lance Coleman II and UCLA guard Amari Bailey reach for a loose ball Wednesday. “We’re a bad defensive team right now,” Cronin said, “and I’m not happy with our veteran players defensively.” Cronin singled out Jaquez and Campbell for their defensive shortcomings while acknowledging that Clark, who finished with six steals to go with two blocks, 11 points, nine rebounds and three assists in the game’s top across-the-board showing, was his team’s top defender with 15 deflections.

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UCLA Bruins play the No. 16 Oregon Ducks on 4-game win streak
2 months ago

UCLA Bruins play the No. 16 Oregon Ducks on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Oregon Ducks at UCLA Bruins Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCLA aims to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Bruins take on No. Jackson Shelstad averages 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Ducks, scoring 12.7 points while shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 5-5, averaging 72.7 points, 28.0 rebounds, 14.6 …

Bilodeau and the No. 22 UCLA Bruins visit conference foe Maryland
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bilodeau and the No. 22 UCLA Bruins visit conference foe Maryland

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Maryland is third in the Big Ten with 10.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Julian Reese averaging 3.3. UCLA is fourth in the Big Ten with 9.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Kobe Johnson averaging 1.9. LAST 10 GAMES: Terrapins: 7-3, averaging 85.1 …

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

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

LA Times  

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 …

Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas

LA Times  

It was one of those days where everything went right for the No. 5-ranked UCLA women’s basketball team, who cruised to a 101-52 win over the visiting Arkansas Razorbacks, and at one point led by as many as 51 points. It was Timea Gardiner and Angela Dugalic who set the tone early for the Bruins, as Gardiner’s five three-pointers in …

UCLA showcases the depth of its talent in season-opening victory over Rider
4 months, 4 weeks ago

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

LA Times  

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 may have found its replacement for Adem Bona in transfer William Kyle III
11 months, 1 week ago

UCLA may have found its replacement for Adem Bona in transfer William Kyle III

LA Times  

Center William Kyle III is transferring from South Dakota State to UCLA and is likely to be the Bruins’ primary post player. William Kyle III, who starred as a defensive menace for South Dakota State, will likely replace Adem Bona as the Bruins’ primary post player after verbally committing Wednesday on social media after taking an official visit earlier this …

UCLA vows to turn disappointment into an elusive Final Four run next season
1 year ago

UCLA vows to turn disappointment into an elusive Final Four run next season

LA Times  

UCLA players react on the bench during the fourth quarter of their Sweet 16 loss to LSU on Saturday in Albany, N.Y. “When I’m feeling lazy at times, think about this because I don’t want to be here again, I don’t like losing,” Jaquez said after the Bruins’ season ended Saturday with a 78-69 loss to Louisiana State in a …

Kiki Rice and UCLA go into takeover mode and defeat Cal Baptist in NCAA tournament
1 year ago

Kiki Rice and UCLA go into takeover mode and defeat Cal Baptist in NCAA tournament

LA Times  

UCLA guard Kiki Rice, right, celebrates with Charisma Osborne during the Bruins’ 84-55 victory over California Baptist in the first round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. In what UCLA coach Cori Close had described earlier this week as a women’s basketball takeover of Southern California, her second-seeded Bruins took a convincing first step with an …

Dylan Andrews and UCLA can’t conjure any last-second magic in season-ending loss
1 year ago

Dylan Andrews and UCLA can’t conjure any last-second magic in season-ending loss

LA Times  

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews shoots over Oregon center N’Faly Dante and guard Jackson Shelstad during the first half of the Bruins’ 68-66 loss Thursday in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals. “It just hurts me right now that it’s over for us,” Andrews said in the locker room after stifling tear-induced sniffles, “but we’re going to get back to the drawing board …

Dylan Andrews’ hot shooting lifts UCLA to a Pac-12 tournament win over Oregon State
1 year ago

Dylan Andrews’ hot shooting lifts UCLA to a Pac-12 tournament win over Oregon State

LA Times  

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews shoots over Oregon State’s Jordan Pope during the Pac-12 tournament at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday. Center Adem Bona added 17 points and six rebounds for the Bruins while also freeing Andrews for open jumpers as the focus of an Oregon State defense that fouled him 10 times. UCLA coach Mick Cronin credited Andrews for persevering during …

Keeping it in the UCLA family, Adem Bona wins Pac-12 defensive player of the year
1 year ago

Keeping it in the UCLA family, Adem Bona wins Pac-12 defensive player of the year

LA Times  

Pinpointing his team’s primary defensive weakness, Mick Cronin ticked off half his playing rotation. One of the nation’s top shot-blockers, Bona on Tuesday was selected the Pac-12 Conference’s defensive player of the year. Last year, my teammate Jaylen Clark won the award and this year I’m honored to be named the defensive player of the year and also I want …

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

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

LA Times  

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 …

Harvard-Westlake’s Christian Horry, son of Robert Horry, will join UCLA as walk-on
1 year, 1 month ago

Harvard-Westlake’s Christian Horry, son of Robert Horry, will join UCLA as walk-on

LA Times  

Christian Horry, who plays for Harvard-Westlake, announced his commitment to UCLA on Friday. UCLA is about to get Christian Horry, whose father, Robert, won three of his seven titles with the Lakers and is considered one of the most clutch shot-makers of all-time. Horry announced his commitment to UCLA on Thursday night via social media after the Bruins defeated Colorado …

UCLA continues its survive-and-dance routine with breathless win over Colorado
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Complete team effort gives resurgent UCLA a win over Stanford
1 year, 1 month ago

Complete team effort gives resurgent UCLA a win over Stanford

LA Times  

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 …

Dylan Andrews provides spark and shows his value in UCLA’s win over Oregon State
1 year, 2 months ago

Dylan Andrews provides spark and shows his value in UCLA’s win over Oregon State

LA Times  

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews steals the ball from Oregon State guard Jordan Pope during the second half of the Bruins’ 71-63 victory Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. “So we’re gonna just keep using that to our best ability.” Bona added 18 points and Lazar Stefanovic had 15 to help UCLA win a game in which it allowed the Beavers to shoot …

Dylan Andrews and Adem Bona deliver UCLA to victory over rival USC
1 year, 2 months ago

Dylan Andrews and Adem Bona deliver UCLA to victory over rival USC

LA Times  

UCLA’s Adem Bona, center, loses control of a ball during the Bruins’ 65-50 win over USC at Galen Center on Saturday night. Dylan Andrews and Adem Bona ended that rivalry anxiety with some gritty play, Andrews’ 20 points to go with lockdown defense on Boogie Ellis and Bona’s 10 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks fueling the Bruins’ third win …

Ilane Fibleuil’s emergence is among top takeaways from UCLA’s trip to Honolulu
1 year, 4 months ago

Ilane Fibleuil’s emergence is among top takeaways from UCLA’s trip to Honolulu

LA Times  

One didn’t need to squint across the Pacific Ocean to see Mick Cronin’s new lump of blue-and-gold clay starting to take form. The heart was that of Sebastian Mack, the gritty guard constantly driving into harm’s way to get his team a basket or two free throws. Fibleuil’s rebounding total exceeded that of UCLA’s foul-plagued big men Adem Bona, Aday …

UCLA has to work harder than planned in rout of Chaminade
1 year, 4 months ago

UCLA has to work harder than planned in rout of Chaminade

LA Times  

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, 4 months 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 …

UCLA overcomes a lackluster performance in comeback win over Lafayette
1 year, 4 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 …

It’s not a tall tale: At 7 feet 3, UCLA freshman Aday Mara could be team’s best passer
1 year, 5 months ago

It’s not a tall tale: At 7 feet 3, UCLA freshman Aday Mara could be team’s best passer

LA Times  

Aday Mara commands superlatives. … We haven’t played any games, but I have never coached a big guy with that kind of skill level on offense.” Mara figures to play plenty alongside sophomore center Adem Bona considering Savino said the Bruins plan to use two big men for the first time since they deployed Cody Riley and Jalen Hill together …

UCLA defeats Hawaii for its 20th NCAA men’s volleyball title and first since 2006
1 year, 10 months ago

UCLA defeats Hawaii for its 20th NCAA men’s volleyball title and first since 2006

LA Times  

UCLA’s Merrick McHenry, J.R. Norris IV and Alex Knight are fired up Saturday in Fairfax, Va., during the Bruins’ 3-1 win over Hawaii for the NCAA men’s volleyball title. Sophomore outside hitter Ido David, who was so sick with a viral infection that there were doubts earlier in the week about whether he could play, used the hands that had …

After stellar freshman season, UCLA’s Amari Bailey declares for the NBA draft
1 year, 11 months ago

After stellar freshman season, UCLA’s Amari Bailey declares for the NBA draft

LA Times  

Having flourished on college basketball’s biggest stage, Amari Bailey is moving on to something bigger. The UCLA freshman guard whose late-season surge helped carry the Bruins to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament announced Thursday on Instagram that he was declaring for the NBA draft. Bailey joins teammates Tyger Campbell, Jaylen Clark and Jaime Jaquez Jr. in declaring for …

Amari Bailey’s moment has arrived. How far will it take him and UCLA?
2 years ago

Amari Bailey’s moment has arrived. How far will it take him and UCLA?

LA Times  

UCLA guard Amari Bailey drives to the basket past Northwestern center Matthew Nicholson during the second half of the Bruins’ victory Saturday in the second round of the NCAA tournament. UCLA’s Amari Bailey, left, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. battle for a rebound with North Carolina Asheville’s Fletcher Abee in the first round of the NCAA tournament Thursday. “I’m going to …

UCLA blows lead, suffers another injury but beats Northwestern to return to Sweet 16
2 years ago

UCLA blows lead, suffers another injury but beats Northwestern to return to Sweet 16

LA Times  

UCLA’s Amari Bailey celebrates in the final minute of a 68-63 win over Northwestern in the second round of the NCAA tournament Saturday night. UCLA reveals the secret behind its March Madness surge UCLA didn’t have the easiest of wins against Northwestern in the second round of the NCAA tournament, but the Bruins find ways to power through adversity. An …

Tyger Campbell leads UCLA past Oregon in Pac-12 semifinals, but Adem Bona is injured
2 years ago

Tyger Campbell leads UCLA past Oregon in Pac-12 semifinals, but Adem Bona is injured

LA Times  

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell, who scored 28 points, drives in front of Oregon forward Quincy Guerrier during a Pac-12 tournament semifinal Friday night. “It was like poetry,” UCLA guard David Singleton said of Campbell, who scored 11 points in less than five minutes before finishing with 20 of his career-high 28 points in the second half. “He looks good in …

Amari Bailey bails out Jaylen Clark-depleted Bruins in comeback over Colorado
2 years ago

Amari Bailey bails out Jaylen Clark-depleted Bruins in comeback over Colorado

LA Times  

UCLA guard Amari Bailey drives to the basket over Colorado’s Nique Clifford during the first half of the Bruins’ 80-69 win in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals Thursday. “Our guys, as usual, get tougher as the game goes on,” Bruins coach Mick Cronin said after his team notched its 11th consecutive victory on the way to a semifinal showdown Friday against …

Having reached top of Pac-12, UCLA could truly peak by getting more out of its bench
2 years, 2 months ago

Having reached top of Pac-12, UCLA could truly peak by getting more out of its bench

LA Times  

UCLA guard David Singleton celebrates going to the free-throw line after he was fouled by Norfolk State guard Joe Bryant Jr. at Pauley Pavilion. That move has shortened coach Mick Cronin’s rotation, particularly in tight games, leaving starters Tyger Campbell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. to log unusually heavy minutes. UCLA’s reserves logged a combined 31 minutes during a comeback victory …

Adem Bona takes charge for No. 11 UCLA in blowout win over Washington
2 years, 3 months ago

Adem Bona takes charge for No. 11 UCLA in blowout win over Washington

LA Times  

UCLA forward Adem Bona dunks against Washington during the first half of the Bruins’ 74-49 win Sunday. “We can’t just be Jaime and Tyger and pray for rain,” the UCLA coach said, inserting Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Tyger Campbell in place of star pitchers Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain. UCLA forward Adem Bona shoots over Washington center Braxton Meah during …

Jaylen Clark and UCLA overcome slow start to knock off UC Davis, win eighth straight
2 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 4 months 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 eyes return to NCAA women’s basketball tournament with top-ranked freshman class
2 years, 6 months ago

UCLA eyes return to NCAA women’s basketball tournament with top-ranked freshman class

LA Times  

Kiki Rice is defended by fellow freshman Londynn Jones during a recent practice. “As long as we stay focused on our goals as a team and what we want to get done — which is win — I think we’ll do it.” UCLA’s first full practice of the year on Monday allowed coach Cori Close to see just how good …

UCLA continues to seek the consistency that marked its 2021 Final Four run
3 years, 2 months ago

UCLA continues to seek the consistency that marked its 2021 Final Four run

LA Times  

UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. grabs a rebound during a win over Utah on Thursday. Throw in a 26-day layoff because of COVID-19 issues and it probably comes as no surprise that these Bruins don’t look a whole lot like the bunch that made the Final Four last season, despite returning every player who participated in that NCAA tournament run. “I …

UCLA lands another huge basketball commitment in big man Adem Bona
3 years, 5 months ago

UCLA lands another huge basketball commitment in big man Adem Bona

LA Times  

UCLA coach Mick Cronin celebrates with his players during a Final Four game against Gonzaga on April 3 in Indianapolis. A consensus five-star player, Bona combines elite shot-blocking with power moves around the basket and a willingness to work, making him a perfect fit for coach Mick Cronin’s team. He’s a cornerstone and just a really special player and person.” …

News Analysis: Twelve reasons why UCLA basketball could hoist title banner No. 12 next season
3 years, 8 months ago

News Analysis: Twelve reasons why UCLA basketball could hoist title banner No. 12 next season

LA Times  

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang runs up court after scoring against Michigan in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament on March 30. The 6-9 freshman’s quick burst can help him get to the rim in a way no UCLA player could last season, and he’s also a top passer. Cronin also won’t hesitate to use any of his scholarship players …

UCLA faces a Gonzaga team reminiscent of John Wooden's Bruins
4 years ago

UCLA faces a Gonzaga team reminiscent of John Wooden's Bruins

LA Times  

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell, right, hugs teammate Jaime Jaquez Jr. after a win over Michigan that gave the Bruins their first Final Four berth since 2008. “To see teams wander into Pauley Pavilion going, ‘Hot dog, I can’t wait to play the Bruins,’ was a little hard to stomach.” Cronin wasn’t UCLA’s first or second choice. “The type of style, …

UCLA hopes defense will carry Bruins past Alabama and into the Elite Eight
4 years ago

UCLA hopes defense will carry Bruins past Alabama and into the Elite Eight

LA Times  

There’s a familiar feel to it all, the way every shot is contested, every driving lane cut off, every open player no longer open by the time a pass arrives. “Our defense,” junior guard Jules Bernard said, “is the reason why we’re going to survive in the tournament.” Short of making nearly every shot it takes, 11th-seeded UCLA will have …

UCLA blows out Washington State to stay unbeaten in Pac-12
4 years, 2 months ago

UCLA blows out Washington State to stay unbeaten in Pac-12

LA Times  

Washington State forward Andrej Jakimovski takes a shot against UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., right, during the first half Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. “Today the ball went in for us,” Cronin said, “and it made it awfully hard to cover us.” UCLA made 65% of its shots in the first half and 54% for the game, precision that was all …

After six months apart and a week’s quarantine, UCLA women finally practice together
4 years, 6 months ago

After six months apart and a week’s quarantine, UCLA women finally practice together

LA Times  

Nothing has been certain during the past six months. “There have just been so many things going on that we have been venturing to attempt to do together, but it’s just really hard to connect,” Close said. “I’m just really excited to get back on the floor with my teammates,” senior guard Natalie Chou said. “I try not to overthink, …

UCLA faces new challenges even as the shocking end to its season remains fresh
5 years ago

UCLA faces new challenges even as the shocking end to its season remains fresh

LA Times  

UCLA coach Mick Cronin speaks with players Jaime Jaquez Jr., David Singleton, Tyger Campbell and Chris Smith during a timeout against Colorado on Jan. 30. “Part of them, it’s like, ‘Hey, can I even go outside, coach?’ ” said Bruins coach Mick Cronin, who advised everybody to wash their hands and stay away from large crowds amid the coronavirus outbreak. …

UCLA rallies to beat Arizona and claim first place in Pac-12
5 years, 1 month ago

UCLA rallies to beat Arizona and claim first place in Pac-12

LA Times  

David Singleton celebrates during the second half of UCLA’s victory over Arizona on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA guard Tyger Campbell lofts a second-half shot over Arizona forward Stone Gettings on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. “It was a great feeling for sure.” The victory before a crowd of 11,567 clinched a bye in the first round of the …

Heroics by UCLA’s freshmen against Arizona State bodes well for team’s future
5 years, 1 month ago

Heroics by UCLA’s freshmen against Arizona State bodes well for team’s future

LA Times  

UCLA freshman guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. hit the game-winning shot against Arizona on Thursday, extending the Bruins’ winning streak to six games. “I’ve never seen UCLA like this since I’ve been here,” Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley said after the Bruins overtook his team atop the Pac-12 Conference standings. UCLA guard Jake Kyman shoots over Arizona State forward Mickey Mitchell …

UCLA’s young basketball team finally seems to be maturing
5 years, 2 months ago

UCLA’s young basketball team finally seems to be maturing

LA Times  

UCLA’s Jules Bernard guards Oregon’s Payton Pritchard during the first half of a game Jan. 26 at Matthew Knight Arena. 20 Colorado on Thursday required a determined defensive effort and a career’s worth of points from junior guard Chris Smith, but it doesn’t seem like a stretch to say this team may finally be getting it. “We got some young …

UCLA gets a rude awakening from Brigham Young in opening round of Maui Invitational
5 years, 4 months ago

UCLA gets a rude awakening from Brigham Young in opening round of Maui Invitational

LA Times  

The large contingent of UCLA fans that included Chancellor Gene Block was roaring inside this tiny gym midway through the second half, chanting the school’s four letters while the Bruins surged into a one-point lead. That momentary lead felt like eons ago after Brigham Young stormed back for a relatively breezy 78-63 victory Monday night in which some worrisome trends …

UCLA freshmen Duke Clemens and Sean Rhyan solidify offensive line
5 years, 5 months ago

UCLA freshmen Duke Clemens and Sean Rhyan solidify offensive line

LA Times  

UCLA offensive lineman Sean Rhyan tries to stay in front of an Arizona linebacker during a game Sept. 28. It would be hard to argue that they deserve anything less than an “A” considering the way the offensive line has sparked the Bruins’ offense since Clemens and Rhyan started playing side by side. “We can’t do what we do without …

UCLA receives commitment from Daishen Nix, nation’s top point guard prospect
5 years, 7 months ago

UCLA receives commitment from Daishen Nix, nation’s top point guard prospect

LA Times  

UCLA freshmen Jamie Jaquez Jr. and Jake Kyman were scrolling through Instagram when they learned the news. “How funny is that?” The Bruins could chuckle Tuesday after landing their biggest recruiting coup since Lonzo Ball when Daishen Nix, widely considered the top point guard prospect in the nation, became the first player to commit for new coach Mick Cronin. Nix …

Lonzo Ball’s UCLA debut will be an all-nighter
8 years, 7 months ago

Lonzo Ball’s UCLA debut will be an all-nighter

LA Times  

Lonzo Ball, seen here playing for Chino Hills High last season, averaged eight points in his first three exhibitions with UCLA, which were played in Australia. The debut of UCLA’s most highly prized freshman basketball player in recent years won’t exactly come in prime time. Lonzo Ball will play his first game as a Bruin at 2:30 a.m. PDT on …

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