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February 25, 2:33 am

Junior center Tony Parker sparks team dynamic with sense of humor

Tony Parker is the king of the press conference. After recent success at the free throw line, Parker, a 53.5 percent free throw shooter, likened himself to a hybrid mutation of NBA sharpshooting guards Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and added LeBron James to the mix as well for good measure. Read more...

Photo: Junior forward/center Tony Parker is coming into his own this season after struggling to adjust during his freshman and sophomore seasons. After winning the Georgia State championship all four years of high school, dealing with adversity in college is a new experience for Parker. (Erin Ng/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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February 25, 2:29 am

Despite Arizona losses, men’s basketball hopes to win vs. Washington

It’s easy to be pessimistic about UCLA basketball right now. The Bruins are losers of two straight contests, their NCAA tournament hopes are hanging by a thread and their junior center/forward just put together two of his worst games of the season. Read more...

Photo: Freshman forward Kevon Looney became a major contributor to UCLA’s zone defense after having to adjust to the 3-2 spacing from playing very little zone in high school, resulting in an uptick in Bruin defense. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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February 22, 12:09 pm

UCLA basketball gives No. 7 Arizona tough fight in 57-47 loss

TUCSON, Ariz. — UCLA did everything it could. The Bruins held the Arizona Wildcats scoreless for first 6:05 of game. They battled through four players dealing with serious foul trouble. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell rises for a dunk early in the second half of UCLA’s game at Arizona Saturday. Powell’s slam was part of a 17-0 UCLA run to start the second period, but Arizona emerged with a 57-47 win. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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February 20, 3:09 am

Men’s basketball’s NCAA hopes hinge on final road game against Arizona

One way or another, UCLA’s road struggles will end Saturday. The Bruins just hope their tournament bubble doesn’t burst right along with it. UCLA heads to Tucson, Ariz., Saturday for its final – and arguably most critical – true road game of the year, where No. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell will be playing his final collegiate road game Saturday against Arizona, with a chance to end the Wildcats’ 35-game home win streak. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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February 19, 12:18 am

Men’s basketball’s tournament chances take major blow in loss to ASU

TEMPE, Ariz. — It took UCLA 44 seconds to frustrate Arizona State. The Sun Devils returned the favor the rest of the way. Arizona State dominated in the paint and on the glass, and forced UCLA into foul trouble as the Bruins dropped a critical conference match-up 68-66 Wednesday night. Read more...

Photo: Freshman forward Kevon Looney scored 14 points in UCLA’s loss to Arizona State before he fouled out with 18 seconds to go. (Courtesy of Ben Moffat/The State Press)

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February 18, 11:38 pm

Bo Knows: Patience is key as Pac-12 struggles with loss of top players

UCLA men’s basketball’s struggles this season have been well documented. Just last week, I wrote that the Bruins’ NCAA tournament hopes were looking dim after their last-minute loss to the Cal Golden Bears. Read more...

Photo: Arizona, one of the Pac-12’s top teams last season, was one of three teams from the conference to reach the 2014 NCAA tournament and advance beyond the Sweet 16. This year, there is no guarantee of three Pac-12 teams even making the tournament. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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