Tony Spino stands atop the two-flight staircase overlooking the lobby of the John Wooden Center. A few hundred feet and several racquetball courts behind him lies his new temporary office in the UCLA Competitive Sports Clubhouse. Read more...
Photo: Tony Spino spent time in John Wooden’s den taking care of the former UCLA men’s basketball coach. A re-creation of that den has now been immortalized in the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame.
In Arizona’s recent memory, the thought of UCLA burns rather intensely. The Wildcats had a terrific season in 2012-2013, finishing 27-8 and just one possession shy of defeating Aaron Craft and the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson played a key role in UCLA’s three wins over Arizona last year. The Wildcats are ranked No. 1 this year and hungry for redemption.
1. Arizona: The Wildcats earn the top spot on this list by virtue of being the top team in the nation. With super-athletic freshman forward Aaron Gordon teaming up with sophomore bigs Brandon Ashley and Kaleb Tarczewski, Arizona (15-0, 2-0 Pac-12) has as imposing a frontcourt trio as there is in the nation. Read more...
A week after a tight 75-67 win over Alabama, UCLA men’s basketball looked loose as it rolled over USC 107-73 on Sunday. The Bruins were held to 47.5 percent shooting against the Crimson Tide and well below their 85.5 point average. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Bryce Alford led a strong effort by the Bruins bench against the Trojans, totaling a season-high 20 points in the UCLA victory Sunday.
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.
