Tuesday, May 12

Lonzo Ball pitted against top point guard in long-awaited showdown

The nation’s top two prospects, both playing the same position, going head-to-head – it’s the type of matchup scouts dream about and drool over. Well, cut the dreaming and cue the drooling. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Lonzo Ball will have a faceoff with another elite point guard in Washington’s Markelle Fultz. The freshmen have consistently been the top-two point guards in NBA mock drafts. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant Photo editor)




Nonstarters lead men’s volleyball to sweep over Princeton

Men’s volleyball coach John Speraw has generally chosen to stick with his go-to seven-man lineup, but he still likes to experiment. No. 2 UCLA (9-1, 6-0 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) swept Princeton (2-4) on Sunday, and Speraw utilized four nonstarters in the win. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior middle blocker Oliver Martin has not seen much playing time this season after starting for the majority of last year. Martin, however, contributed heavily in UCLA’s win over Princeton, notching four kills on a 1.000 hitting percentage, and seven blocks. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin)


UCLA football recruits promising Bruins, hopes to win championship

The focus should’ve been on the new batch of players. Instead, coach Jim Mora’s first comments on National Signing Day were defending quarterback Josh Rosen from ESPN analysts who were discussing his “up-and-down season.” “He only played five games.” Mora said in disbelief. Read more...

Photo: Coach Jim Mora spent time during Wednesday’s press conference defending sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo Editor)


Track and field looks to continue positive results in Texas

After getting off to a strong start at Columbia’s East-West Challenge this weekend, the UCLA track and field team will compete in the Charlie Thomas Invitational in College Station, Texas, on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Junior hurdler Misana Viltz took the 60-meter hurdles crown in New York over the weekend, and will be one of the athletes going to Texas for the Charlie Thomas Invitational on Friday. (Daily Bruin file photo)