Tuesday, June 24

Men’s basketball to test lineup transition in Monmouth season opener

Heading into a season, a popular question to ask a team is, “What’s your identity?” UCLA men’s basketball coach Steve Alford has already heard that question a few times this year, and still doesn’t have a concrete answer. Read more...

Photo: Senior center/forward Tony Parker (pictured) and the UCLA men’s basketball team reportedly dominated San Diego State in a closed scrimmage last week. According to Aztecs coach Steve Fisher, freshman guard Aaron Holiday was one of the strongest Bruins on the court. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Prince Ali jumps from Bronx blacktop to Pauley Pavilion hardwood

Prince Ali never thought he’d make it to UCLA. He started out as just another face in the crowd, playing basketball in a borough loaded with basketball aspirants – the Bronx, New York. Read more...

Photo: Freshman guard Prince Ali never thought he’d become a Division I player before he attended high school. He entered the ninth grade without any experience playing organized basketball. The only basketball experience Ali had came from the playground courts in the Bronx, New York. (UCLA Athletics)



The Rundown: Nov. 3

Check out a breakdown of the UCLA sports stories you might have missed this week. What kickers live for New Orleans Saints kicker Kai Forbath had just tied the game at 49 with his seventh extra point of the day. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Isaac Hamilton and UCLA will rematch this year with No. 9 Gonzaga, which bounced the Bruins from the NCAA tournament in March. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Men’s basketball win brings promise of strong upcoming season

UCLA men’s basketball showed glimpses of potential last season, particularly during the Bruins’ deep postseason run to the Sweet 16. While two of the cornerstones of that program – guard Norman Powell and freshman forward Kevon Looney – have since departed for the NBA, new talent has arrived to make UCLA as promising as last year. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Isaac Hamilton had a standout performance leading the Bruins in points with 20. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Young men’s basketball squad to open season against Cal State LA

When UCLA men’s basketball takes to the court Friday, the blue and gold team in Pauley Pavilion will have a new look. Gone are former freshman phenom Kevon Looney and vital veteran Norman Powell. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Tony Parker is one of the Bruins’ key veteran returners, joining junior guard Bryce Alford to the hardwood for UCLA this season. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Q&A: Darrick Martin returns to UCLA basketball on the radio

Darrick Martin will sit alongside Bill Roth this men’s basketball season as a radio analyst, athletic director Dan Guerrero announced Tuesday. Martin played as a member of UCLA men’s basketball from 1989 to 1992 and played in the NBA for 13 years following his graduation, serving as point guard for seven teams during his career. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA basketball player Darrick Martin played for the Bruins in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Martin will return to Westwood this season as a radio analyst alongside Bill Roth. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)



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