Like clockwork, Jim Harrick’s cell phone buzzed on April 3. So did those of other members of UCLA’s 1995 men’s basketball championship team, like Ed O’Bannon, Tyus Edney and Steve Lavin. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA basketball manager Tony Luftman grew as a person primarily learning under coach John Wooden. Luftman was a member of UCLA’s championship team back in 1995. (Courtesy of Tony Luftman)
More than halfway through the conference schedule, UCLA men’s basketball is fighting to stay relevant in the Pac-12 race. The Bruins are currently tied for third place, and if they want to claw back into contention for the regular season title, they have to start with a rematch of their closest loss this season. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Bryce Alford is coming off a 21-point effort versus Washington on Saturday. He leads the team with 78 made 3-pointers, and is second with 16.4 points per game. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant photo editor)
After a buzzer-beating loss to Oregon, handily falling to Arizona at home and a thrashing by USC, No. 10 UCLA gets it – it’s time to play defense. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Lonzo Ball still leads all of the Pac-12 in assists, but it’s the defensive side of the ball the Bruins have been focusing on ever since their losses to Arizona and USC. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Men’s basketball TuAnh Dam, Sports editor Down went the last undefeated Pac-12 team Saturday. Read more...
Photo: Then-No. 13 Oregon hit 16 3-pointers in an 85-58 rout over then-No. 5 Arizona, tying both teams atop the Pac-12 standings. The loss snapped the Wildcats’ 15-game winning streak, while extending the Ducks’ nation-leading home winning streak to 40 games. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
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)
