Tuesday, May 5

Men’s basketball goes into Arizona game with hopes of breaking losing streak

The Wildcats may not be at the top of the Pac-12 this season, but they are still at the top of the Bruins’ hit list. UCLA men’s basketball (10-9, 3-3 Pac-12) will welcome Arizona (14-6, 5-2) to Pauley Pavilion on Saturday with a chance to break a three-game losing streak and avenge their loss to the Wildcats in last year’s Pac-12 tournament. Read more...

Photo: Freshman center Moses Brown will get his first taste of the UCLA-Arizona rivalry when the Wildcats visit Pauley Pavilion on Saturday in the only meeting between the two schools this season. Brown is averaging 11.1 points on 65.3 percent shooting and 8.6 rebounds this season. (Axel Lopez/Assistant Photo editor)


Q&A: Arizona’s Daily Wildcat Sports editor talks men’s basketball matchup predictions

To get some inside information on the Arizona men’s basketball team, Daily Bruin Sports reached out to the Daily Wildcat – the University of Arizona’s student news publication – and asked its Sports editor Alec White a few questions about the Wildcats before their upcoming game against the Bruins on Saturday. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball and Arizona will face off for the only time during the regular season Saturday night. Last season, sophomore guard Kris Wilkes averaged 13 points in two games against the Wildcats. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Jaylen Hands blends broad music taste with basketball to reflect on his gameplay

Jaylen Hands has always had a reputation as a high-flying human highlight reel. The first time he wore a UCLA men’s basketball jersey, he dunked on Steve Alford. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Jaylen Hands’ taste in music doesn’t always align with his teammates’, but he said he enjoys contemplating lyrics and incorporating his favorite artists’ creativity and honesty into his play style on the court. (Photo by Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff, Illustration by Juliette Le Saint/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Un-Connon Opinions: Best bet for men’s basketball coach might be overlooked amid lackluster prospects

There have been a lot of names thrown out there for the UCLA men’s basketball head coaching job. The thing is, I’m just not impressed. John Beilein and Tony Bennett aren’t going anywhere. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball is in the midst of another coaching search, with popular candidates being Virginia’s Tony Bennett and Nevada’s Eric Musselman – but Marquette coach Steve “Wojo” Wojciechowski should be the Bruins’ top choice. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Women’s tennis sees new roster on court at ITA Kick-Off Weekend

New season, new faces. No. 8 UCLA women’s tennis will open its season against Minnesota on Saturday at Los Angeles Tennis Center during the ITA Kick-Off Weekend. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior Jada Hart – who forfeit in the Freeman Memorial Championships due to a hamstring injury last week – will return to action in UCLA women’s tennis’ season opener at home Saturday. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Women’s water polo sinks competition in last tournament, aims for more in next one

The Bruins are slated to face two more top-25 teams after an undefeated first weekend. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (5-0) will kick off its second weekend of the season at the Cal Cup at which they will face No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore attacker Lexi Liebowitz played in all 31 games last season, making 21 total starts. As a freshman, she logged 22 goals, 22 assists and 16 steals in the 2018 season. (Daily Bruin file photo)