Wednesday, May 20

Lengthy wingspans on UCLA men’s basketball team aid zone defense

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)



UCLA club water ski members find niche at Ironwood Lake

With the sun reflecting off the calm lake and a cool breeze in the blue skies, laughter can be heard in the distance from the smiling faces scattered around the shore. Read more...

Photo: Team captain Gina Phillipi, a 3rd-year political science student, said it was Kirk Lee coming onto the team as a freshman-and taking over a team that did not have experience within their key leaders-that solidified the team’s status today. (Jessica Zhou/Daily Bruin)


Water skiing team showcases flips and tricks

Each weekend, the UCLA water skiing team drives to a serene lake for practice. The team consists of a national gold medal winner, a group of freshmen and a few veterans who have all come to call themselves family. Read more...

Photo: (Rachel Scott/Daily Bruin)



UCLA’s victory against Cal signals near end of career for seniors

The score was 8-5 in Collins Court, and the Bruins were up two sets. Aside from one earlier this week, the Cal Golden Bears (9-17, 1-15 Pac-12) hadn’t seen a win in nearly two months, and were fighting hard to make it happen. Read more...

Photo: Sunday’s game against Cal was the last scheduled game at Collins Court for seniors such as middle blocker Zoë Nightingale. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA swim and dive rebounds against Arizona State after loss to Arizona

UCLA swimmers gathered along the side of the pool on Saturday afternoon, facing the stands. They called out to their family and friends, inviting them to join in for a series of eight-claps. Read more...

Photo: Despite struggling with a stress reaction in her shin for three weeks, freshman Ciara Monahan qualified for the NCAA Zone E Diving Championships in the 1-Meter dive. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin)