Early January sent the Bruins into a downward spiral. But since losing four in a row against Big Ten competition, coach Mick Cronin’s group rattled off five consecutive wins – the longest active streak in the conference. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Dylan Andrews protects the ball while scanning the court. UCLA men’s basketball’s starting floor general has seen an uptick in his offensive production in the last five games. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan. 31 at 1:11 a.m. As Aday Mara stared down Oregon forward Brandon Angel after an emphatic block, senior guard Kobe Johnson finished a layup at the other end – and Pauley Pavilion was sent into a frenzy. Though the sophomore center may not often lead the team in scoring – or even feature in the starting lineup – one thing has become clear: Mara is a fan favorite among the Bruin faithful. UCLA men’s basketball (16-6, 7-4 Big Ten) completed its sweep of the Pacific Northwest with a thrashing of No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore center Aday Mara elevates over Oregon forward Kwame Evans Jr. in UCLA men’s basketball’s 78-52 thumping of No. 16 Oregon on Thursday night. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
Mick Cronin isn’t one to deal in excuses. But if he did, the Bruins’ sixth-year coach would have plenty to choose from. A young roster. A brutal schedule. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA men’s basketball celebrate on the bench during a game. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Jan. 28 at 11:11 p.m. An injury to the Bruins’ leading scorer could have been a disaster – especially before one of college basketball’s biggest rivalry games. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore center Aday Mara fends off USC forward Rashaun Agee. Mara posted 12 points to UCLA men’s basketball’s 82-76 victory and notched team highs in rebounds and blocks with 11 and five, respectively. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
A lot was revealed about the Bruins on Jan. 7. While it was then-No. 24 Michigan who bulldozed then-No. 22 UCLA by 19 points – handing the Bruins their second consecutive conference defeat – Wolverine center Vladislav Goldin simultaneously positioned a spotlight on the Bruins’ greatest weakness: their height. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore center Aday Mara holds the ball while looking for options on court. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated Jan. 26 at 10:38 p.m. Appraisal of the Bruins’ backcourt reverberated through Westwood’s corridors during the team’s four-game skid early January. The whispers reflected a glaring truth: something was missing. Coach Mick Cronin’s backcourt didn’t seem good enough. Friday night, though, the Bruins didn’t have a choice. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Skyy Clark dribbles the ball down the court. Clark recorded a team-high 12 points Friday night, tying with sophomore center Aday Mara. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Big men are a valuable asset in Big Ten men’s basketball. And sophomore center Aday Mara and junior forward William Kyle III exemplify just that for the Bruins. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore center Aday Mara (left) watches his shot in the paint, while junior forward William Kyle III (right) looks on court during a play. (Left to right: Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor, Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
