Last year, Thomas Welsh reminded me of myself. Sure, the then-freshman center had an extra 7 or 8 inches of height and a lot more basketball talent, but I still felt a connection to the Bruins’ gangly 7-foot giant. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore center Thomas Welsh was a reserve player for UCLA men’s basketball last season, but he’s emerging as a key player on this year’s squad. Welsh competed on the USA U19 team this summer. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Check out a breakdown of the UCLA sports stories you might have missed this week. Hitting the booksUCLA relied heavily on senior kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn Saturday night, as the Bruins were forced to kick when numerous receivers failed to hold on to near-touchdown passes. Read more...
Photo: Senior kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn became UCLA’s all-time highest scorer Saturday, simultaneously breaking the Pac-12’s scoring record. Fairbairn is having a career season this fall, hitting a career-high 60-yard field goal last month. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA men’s basketball might not have figured out its identity yet just two games into the season, but the Bruins have built a foundation with a pair of towering anchors in the paint. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Tony Parker recorded his second double-double of the season Sunday with 16 points and 14 rebounds against Cal Poly. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Tony Parker sat at the podium, shaking his head and mumbling his words. One thing he said was completely clear: “Thirteen assists and 23 turnovers.” The senior forward kept repeating the stat line over and over. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Tony Parker had 16 points and 14 rebounds in UCLA’s win over Cal Poly. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
As the final seconds ticked off the clock at Pauley Pavilion, the visiting team threw the ball 30 feet into the air, and a herd of players charged onto the court. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward/center Tony Parker fouled out of the game with 1:49 to go in overtime, and the Bruins leading 80-75. After Parker went out, Monmouth went on a 9-1 run and won the game 84-81. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA men’s basketball jumped out to an early lead but struggled to assert its dominance in its season opener against Monmouth. The Bruins debuted a strong big-big lineup, pairing senior forward Tony Parker and sophomore center Thomas Welsh in the post. Read more...
Photo: Freshmen guards Aaron Holiday and Prince Ali try to contain Monmouth’s Austin Tilghman, who racked up six points in 11 minutes. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Read the Daily Bruin’s season preview for both men’s and women’s basketball. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Aaron Holiday looks to make an immediate impact for the Bruins, as his speed and athleticism are reminiscent of recent graduate Norman Powell. (Courtesy of Don Liebig/UCLA)desk?
