STANFORD — Feel free to exhale. Yes, UCLA still can’t shoot on the road. Yes, the Bruins went scoreless for long stretches of Thursday’s game. And yes, they nearly blew it. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Bryce Alford scored 18 points, including a 30-foot 3-pointer at the shot clock buzzer, in UCLA’s 69-67 win at Stanford. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Stanford — Needing a win to move into a tie for third place in the Pac-12, UCLA men’s basketball set itself up well to accomplish that, as it leads Stanford 31-25 at halftime. Read more...
A lot has changed for UCLA men’s basketball since the last time it played Stanford. Then again, much is the same. Back on Jan. 8, the Bruins beat the Cardinal 86-81 in double overtime, ending a five-game skid as they finally figured out that playing more half-court offense centered around their post players was key to their success. Read more...
Photo: UCLA’s offense is coming off a weekend of two dominant wins over Utah and Colorado, in which senior guard Norman Powell had game-highs in points. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin)
It may seem but odd, but if UCLA continues its season turnaround, it might have its loss in Oregon to thank for it. Senior guard Norman Powell challenged his teammates’ commitment and energy, and implored them to fight harder following an embarrassing defensive performance. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell called his teammates out for their lack of effort and efficacy following UCLA’s loss to Oregon. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
How confusing has this UCLA men’s basketball season been? Just five days after one of its least impressive performances on the road at Oregon, UCLA returned home and cruised to a relatively easy victory over No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Isaac Hamilton celebrates with UCLA fans after the Bruins’ 72-59 win over the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday in Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins have accrued a 11-1 record at home, but are 2-8 on the road. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
After another week of Pac-12 basketball action, Daily Bruin Sports returns with its newest edition of Pac-12 power rankings. 1. No. 6 Arizona (20-2, 8-1) [Last week: 1] Arizona holds on to the top spot in the rankings in part due to Utah’s loss on the road to UCLA, but mostly for its two emphatic victories over Oregon and Oregon State. Read more...
Earlier in the week, sophomore guard Bryce Alford said he felt that UCLA should have won its initial meeting with Colorado on Jan. 2. Poor shooting and turnovers prevented the Bruins from doing so. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell led all scorers with 22 points on 7-11 shooting in UCLA’s 72-59 win over Colorado Saturday. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
