UCLA men’s basketball’s biggest difference this season is just that: the difference in its bigs. With their four most-played frontcourt players – freshman forward Kevon Looney, sophomore forward Wanaah Bail, junior forward/center Tony Parker and freshman center Thomas Welsh – possessing wingspans of 6 feet 11 inches or larger, the Bruins’ length is its most noticeable asset this season. Read more...

Photo: Although freshman forward Kevon Looney already posts an impressive height at 6-feet-9, it’s his 7-foot-3 wingspan that gives him the ability to attack the post and dominate in the paint. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)

For a team that supposedly entered the year lacking an identity, UCLA hasn’t taken long to find one. Once again, the Bruins’ length, physicality and toughness – spearheaded by freshman forward Kevon Looney – helped UCLA overcome a sluggish start on offense to defeat Coastal Carolina 84-71. Read more...

Photo: Junior forward/center Tony Parker (pictured) played a key role in UCLA’s command of the paint in Sunday’s win over Coastal Carolina, as he registered a double-double. “Tony’s a big guy – he’s long and he’s massive,” said freshman forward Kevon Looney. “It was an advantage for us, something we wanted to preach on – attack the basket, and establish a post dominance.” (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)