INDIANAPOLIS “”mdash; At one point during Monday’s second half, Florida’s Joakim Noah gave a little wink and a smile to the UCLA dance team and cheer squad. Read more...

Sitting in Pauley Pavilion on Monday night, it hit me. UCLA basketball is back. I know this seems like an odd thing to say after a loss. Read more...

INDIANAPOLIS “”mdash; Legendary Bruin coach John Wooden was sent to the hospital Sunday morning and spent Monday night watching the Bruins’ championship game from a hospital bed with his family. Read more...

INDIANAPOLIS “”mdash; As UCLA’s Jordan Farmar walked off the court Monday night at the RCA Dome, he put his arm around senior Ryan Hollins and pounded the center’s chest. Read more...

INDIANAPOLIS “”mdash; Prior to this season, UCLA’s Luc Richard Mbah a Moute had watched only one Final Four. That was in 2003, when some freshman named Carmelo Anthony led Syracuse to the national title. Read more...

February was a month of realization and reflection after suffering a pair of losses to top-ranked USC and second-ranked Stanford. March was a month that pitted UCLA against subpar opponents. Read more...

INDIANAPOLIS “”mdash; Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. But preparing accordingly in the NCAA Tournament also means failing to sleep. When the Bruins advanced to the Final Four, UCLA assistant coach Kerry Keating was assigned to scout George Mason, and was up until 4 a.m. Read more...