Yes, five Bruins scored in double figures. Yes, freshman guard Lonzo Ball launched 3 after 3 from NBA range, sinking four of his seven attempts. But No. Read more...
Photo: UCLA hass struggled on defense all season, but shut down Washington and star point guard Markelle Fultz in Saturday’s 107-66 win. Freshman guard Lonzo Ball catalyzed the defense which he said was crucial in making a postseason run. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant photo editor)
The spotlight shined down on the point guard matchup of the season with more than 20 NBA scouts and executives eager to find the next star. Read more...
Photo: Lonzo Ball stuffed the stat sheet in Seattle with 22 points, six rebounds, five assists, four steals and one block. The freshman point guard went toe-to-toe against his Washington counterpart, Markelle Fultz, who had 25 points on 9-of-25 shooting. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant Photo editor)
The nation’s top two prospects, both playing the same position, going head-to-head – it’s the type of matchup scouts dream about and drool over. Well, cut the dreaming and cue the drooling. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Lonzo Ball will have a faceoff with another elite point guard in Washington’s Markelle Fultz. The freshmen have consistently been the top-two point guards in NBA mock drafts. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant Photo editor)
The 3-ball wasn’t falling, so UCLA men’s basketball looked elsewhere to try and end its two-game skid. Freshman forward T.J. Leaf started the night hot, hitting his first five shots to score 12 points and finishing the game with a career-high 32 points and 14 rebounds for the double-double to lead No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard T.J. Leaf led the Bruins with 32 points Wednesday night despite missing his only shot from beyond the arc. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
Looking to end a two-game losing streak, freshman T.J. Leaf stepped up early. He scored 12 points in the first 8:15 of play – shooting a perfect 5-of-5 from the field – before finishing with 16 points and nine rebounds as UCLA heads into halftime with a 44-34 lead over Washington State. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward T.J. Leaf’s strong first half may help put an end to UCLA’s two-game losing streak. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant Photo editor)
Steve Alford knows the importance of February in college basketball. Last year, his Bruins closed up January with a 13-9 record and a reasonable shot at an NCAA Tournament bid, only to tumble out of tourney consideration by going 2-5 in February. Read more...
Photo: UCLA will try to end its losing streak on the road against Washington State and Washington. Coach Steve Alford said the February games will prepare the Bruins for a potential postseason run. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant Photo editor)
The UCLA men’s basketball team should be very motivated to win these next two games up in Washington, and win them by a lot. No, not because the No. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA student section has come out in full force this season, but following a pair of losses, the men’s basketball team will need to win some games to sustain high attendance from their fellow Bruins. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
