The Bruins’ bench is proving their worth two games into the season. Following No. 20 UCLA men’s basketball’s (2-0) win Friday night, coach Steve Alford praised the second unit’s tenacity and said its play ignited the rest of the team. Read more...

Photo: Freshman guard David Singleton said he and the rest of the UCLA men’s basketball bench are focused on providing energy whether they are on the floor or not. Singleton is averaging seven points in 17 minutes per game this season. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)

The entirety of coach Steve Alford’s 2017 recruiting class is back – with the exception of three-star recruit LiAngelo Ball – and although there have been some injuries to this year’s freshmen, there is still ample young NBA-level talent on the roster. Read more...

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With an injury-riddled rotation, Bruins’ coach Steve Alford said he wants to see his players step up and take advantage of the minutes that have become available. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Jaylen Hands finished third on the team in scoring with 18 points Tuesday night against Purdue Fort Wayne. He also recorded seven assists and three rebounds en route to the 25-point victory. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)