Tuesday, June 24

Bo Knows: Prospects bright for men’s basketball after season of growth

Losing in the NCAA Tournament always comes with a strange set of emotions. There’s the sorrow, of course, that pervades everything. The emptiness of a season’s or career’s end and the regret of missed opportunities. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Isaac Hamilton hadn’t played a collegiate game before this season, but showed signs of growth as the year went on. After going through a rough 2-for-24 shooting drought in January, Hamilton exploded for a career-high 36 points against USC in the Pac-12 tournament. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Bo Knows: Senior guard Norman Powell’s contribution to team invaluable

HOUSTON — As the final seconds ticked off the clock at NRG Stadium Friday night, Norman Powell’s face disappeared behind a towel. Sitting on the bench for one last time as a Bruin, the senior guard shrouded his face behind the cloth as he tried to regain his composure. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell watches the final seconds of the Sweet 16 game between UCLA and Gonzaga Friday night. The Bruins fell 74-62 to the Bulldogs despite a valiant effort from Powell, who tied for a team high with 16 points in his final collegiate game. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff


UCLA men’s basketball runs out of magic against Gonzaga

HOUSTON — It was as good as the Bruins could’ve hoped for. And it still wasn’t enough. Unable to take advantage of an uncharacteristic off night from sharpshooting Gonzaga, UCLA’s dark-horse ride through the NCAA tournament came to an end – as did its season – as the Bulldogs defeated the Bruins 74-62 Friday night at NRG Stadium. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell was the lone UCLA player who found a way to consistently drive and score against the Gonzaga defense Friday night. Powell tied for a team high with his 16 points, nearly matching his team-high scoring average of 16.4 points per game. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruins senior staff)


Men’s basketball falls to Gonzaga 74-62 in Sweet 16

HOUSTON — Heartbreak City doesn’t refer to Houston, apparently. After falling behind by 19 to Gonzaga, there was no late-game magic for UCLA this time, as the Bruins fell 74-62 in the Sweet 16. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell put up a standout effort in his final game as a Bruin, notching 16 points, five rebounds and three blocks in UCLA’s 74-62 loss to Gonzaga in the Sweet 16. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA vs. Gonzaga: Position matchups and scouting report

HOUSTON — Well what do you know, another rematch. After dispatching No. 14-seeded UAB in the Round of 32, No. 11 UCLA’s reward is a Sweet 16 matchup with No. Read more...

Photo: Senior guards Norman Powell (front left) and Bryon Wesley (front right) have grown accustomed to facing each other over the past four years, as Wesley played at USC from 2011-2014 before transferring to Gonzaga this season. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA men’s basketball preps to face strong Gonzaga offense in Sweet 16

HOUSTON — Bryce Alford rose up for a 3-pointer and released, only to watch the ball clank off the side of the rim. The next shot hit the front of the iron. Read more...

Photo: Freshman forward Kevon Looney goes up for a layup during Thursday’s practice at the cavernous NRG Stadium, which is where the Bruins will face the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Sweet 16 on Friday. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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