How confusing has this UCLA men’s basketball season been? Just five days after one of its least impressive performances on the road at Oregon, UCLA returned home and cruised to a relatively easy victory over No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Isaac Hamilton celebrates with UCLA fans after the Bruins’ 72-59 win over the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday in Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins have accrued a 11-1 record at home, but are 2-8 on the road. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
After another week of Pac-12 basketball action, Daily Bruin Sports returns with its newest edition of Pac-12 power rankings. 1. No. 6 Arizona (20-2, 8-1) [Last week: 1] Arizona holds on to the top spot in the rankings in part due to Utah’s loss on the road to UCLA, but mostly for its two emphatic victories over Oregon and Oregon State. Read more...
Earlier in the week, sophomore guard Bryce Alford said he felt that UCLA should have won its initial meeting with Colorado on Jan. 2. Poor shooting and turnovers prevented the Bruins from doing so. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell led all scorers with 22 points on 7-11 shooting in UCLA’s 72-59 win over Colorado Saturday. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Following Thursday’s win over No. 11 Utah, UCLA men’s basketball was on a quest to replicate its high level of play after a disappointing road trip to Oregon last week. Read more...
Normally known as mild-mannered with the media, senior guard Norman Powell seemed to hit a tipping point after UCLA men’s basketball’s 82-64 loss to Oregon Saturday. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell attempts a shot over Utah Utes freshman forward Brekkott Chapman. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Rematches normally offer a shot at redemption. But as UCLA prepares for Thursday’s game against Utah, the Bruins just hope that they show up this time. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Bryce Alford said the Bruins weren’t ready to play the last time they faced the Utah Utes in a 71-39 defeat. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Over three months after UCLA men’s basketball began practicing for this season, freshman guard/forward Jonah Bolden took the court with his team for the first time Monday. Read more...
Photo: After starting the last two games due to an injury to junior center Tony Parker, freshman center Thomas Welsh hasn’t been able to transition his strength down low onto the floor. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
