If only USC basketball scrimmaged in silence. Back in October, a reporter overheard and printed what coach Andy Enfield said after stopping play in the Galen Center’s practice gymnasium. “We play up-tempo basketball here,” Enfield said. “If you want to play slow, go to UCLA.” Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson led a dominant UCLA offense, scoring 23 points against USC.
Heading into Saturday’s Pac-12 opener, UCLA had a major concern against a USC team that features three players 6-foot-10 or taller – rebounding. Read more...
With halftime coming to an end and UCLA trailing 34-33, Alabama took the court at Pauley Pavilion to warm back up for the second half. UCLA’s side was empty. Read more...
Photo: With two important rebounds, a block and a pair of free throws, sophomore forward/center Tony Parker helped UCLA break its tie with Alabama and emerge with a victory.
Tied with No. 8 Duke at halftime, UCLA men’s basketball looked poised to topple one of the nation’s top teams on national television Thursday. But there were still 20 minutes left to play. In the second half, the Bruins were outscored by 17 and were outplayed in the second half for the third consecutive game, prompting questions about their ability to finish games. UCLA put those concerns to rest Sunday, playing stifling second-half defense en route to an 80-63 win over Weber State in front of a season-high crowd of 7,013. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson had a career-high 23 points and played a key role in UCLA’s win on Sunday.
In defeating any enemy, a good strategy is not necessarily to attack head-on, but to cut off all modes of supply. Read more...
Photo: Duke freshman forward Jabari Parker showcased his talent against UCLA, with 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
It was a perfect storyline. Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson was set to make his grand return to Madison Square Garden just over a Lincoln Tunnel’s ride away from where he played his high school basketball. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson had six turnovers in UCLA’s loss to Duke, as the Blue Devils’ aggressive play caused problems for the Bruins in the second half.
NEW YORK—Madison Square Garden was posed as a neutral site for Thursday’s non-conference matchup between No. 8 Duke and UCLA, but in the first few minutes of the context, it looked and felt anything but. Read more...
