Freshman guard Isaac Hamilton's National Letter of Intent appeal has been denied, UCLA Athletics announced in a statement today. As a result, the 6-foot-5 freshman will not be able to play for the UCLA men's basketball team during the 2013-2014 season, allowing him to return as a sophomore for the team's 2014-2015 season. Read more...
Men's Basketball, Sports
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October 31, 3:53 pm
UCLA guard Isaac Hamilton ineligible for 2013-2014 season
Men's Basketball, Sports
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October 31, 1:30 pm
Five-star recruit Kevon Looney commits to UCLA basketball
Consensus five-star men's basketball recruit Kevon Looney committed to UCLA today, becoming the second 2014 recruit to commit to coach Steve Alford's program. The 6-foot-8 power forward out of Milwaukee, Wis. is rated No. 13 in the nation by Rivals.com, No. 14 by Scout.com and No. 11 by ESPN.com, making him the highest profile recruit Alford has acquired as UCLA's coach. Read more...
Photo: Five-star power forward recruit Kevon Looney announced his decision to attend UCLA on Thursday.
Sports, Women's Volleyball
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October 31, 1:23 am
Focus is key for women’s volleyball during tough stretch of games
It has been a common theme for the UCLA women’s volleyball team this year – start strong, hang with teams, then fade in the final few points, giving away winnable sets. Read more...
Men's Basketball, Sports
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October 31, 1:21 am
UCLA basketball lights up in second half for first exhibition win
Steve Alford’s UCLA basketball coaching career began with an exhibition winover Cal State San Bernardino Wednesday night, but it occasionally lacked brightness. To start with, Pauley Pavilion’s overhead lights wouldn’t turn back on after the starting lineups were announced. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Zach LaVine will participate in a dunk contest during tonight’s Bruin Hoops Madness.
Sports, Women's Soccer
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October 31, 1:20 am
No. 2 women’s soccer relieved to be at home for rest of regular season
The UCLA women’s soccer team will have the luxury of finishing the home stretch of the regular season, appropriately enough, at home. The team has spent the season traveling to Northern California, the Rocky Mountains and even embarking on a 12-day cross-country road trip stopping by Indiana and North Carolina. Read more...
Photo: Strengthened by a team first approach, UCLA has yet to lose a conference match this season.
Sports
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October 31, 1:18 am
Ashe About Your Health: Ankle sprains
Editor’s note: This is the first story of a monthly series featuring common sports injuries. Every month, Dr. Dena Florczyk from the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, will discuss a specific common sports injury – how it occurs, the diagnosis and treatment options. Read more...
Football, Sports
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October 31, 1:17 am
UCLA’s Mazzone impressed by young members of offensive line
Not even a mother could love Noel Mazzone’s playcalling. UCLA’s offensive coordinator joked after Wednesday’s football practice that only his mom and dog currently like him at moment, presumably referring to the criticisms that figure to be leveled at the playcaller behind an offense that has scored 24 points in two weeks. Read more...
Photo: UCLA’s playmakers like sophomore wide receiver Devin Fuller have been limited in recent weeks, hindered by the conservative playcalling of offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone.