Sunday, May 5



Men’s basketball looks to establish identity in game against SMU

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — So here sits UCLA, in a place many didn’t expect the Bruins to be, preparing to play a game most don’t expect them to win. Read more...

Photo: Freshman forward Kevon Looney recently had a new face mask custom-built for him, which he will use Thursday against SMU. Looney said the old mask – which he used in Friday’s loss to Arizona – was a bit of a hindrance, particularly to his peripheral vision. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA announcer Chris Roberts to leave storied legacy behind the mic

Chris Roberts is in an unusual place. After 23 years behind the mic, the longtime UCLA football and men’s basketball radio play-by-play man stands front and center at half-court preparing to address the Pauley Pavilion crowd. Read more...

Photo: Chris Roberts’ 23-year career as a play-by-play announcer for UCLA football and men’s basketball was celebrated during a half-time ceremony in the UCLA’s regular season closer against USC. Roberts, known as the “Voice” of UCLA will retire at the conclusion of this year’s men’s basketball season. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Q&A: Statistics analyst talks prestige bias in March Madness

The story of Scotland Leman’s March Madness study begins in a Blacksburg, Va., bar. That’s where the Virginia Tech statistics professor and a few colleagues went to watch then-coach Seth Greenberg’s press conference shortly after the Hokies (22-12, 9-7 Atlantic Coast Conference in 2010) had been snubbed of an at-large NCAA tournament bid. Read more...

Photo: (Virginia Tech)


Kevon Looney’s NBA draft stock rises as his game flies under the radar

For the casual observer, it can be easy to miss what makes freshman forward Kevon Looney arguably UCLA’s best player – one that is a lock to be a lottery pick in the 2015 NBA draft, should he declare. Read more...

Photo: Freshman forward Kevon Looney battled through a facial injury in the Pac-12 semifinal against Arizona, draining a clutch 3-pointer in the waning moments to keep UCLA in the game. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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