Former Bruin and Charlotte Hornets guard Amari Bailey is attempting to return to college basketball for one more season, according to ESPN. Bailey – who played one season in Westwood, where he appeared in 30 games and made 28 starts – has hired a lawyer and an agent to fight for an additional year of NCAA eligibility. Read more...
Photo: Former Bruin guard Amari Bailey dribbles toward the arc at Pauley Pavilion. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated Jan. 29 at 9:11 p.m. “Kamikazes” are often only mentioned when discussing World War II. But the term has a different association in Eugene. The “Kamikaze Kids” characterized Oregon men’s basketball from 1972 to 1977, defined by the team’s full-court pressure and relentless hustle. Yet, it was UCLA men’s basketball (15-6, 7-3 Big Ten) that embraced this defensive tenacity in its 73-57 victory against Oregon (8-13, 1-9) at Eugene’s Matthew Knight Arena on Wednesday night. The Bruins’ defense limited the Ducks to a 35.6 field goal percentage and a 28.1% 3-point clip, while forcing 10 turnovers. Coach Mick Cronin’s team has elicited the third-most turnovers in the Big Ten this season, forcing 13.2 per game, and UCLA has scored the second-most points off turnovers in the conference. But turnovers are not the only measure of a team’s grit. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Tyler Bilodeau and junior guard/forward Eric Dailey Jr. laugh together while walking off the court. The frontcourt duo combined for 18 rebounds Wednesday night against Oregon. (Aidan Sun/assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan. 27 at 10:18 p.m. Communication is integral to sustaining any relationship. But it also serves as the foundation for an elite defense. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Trent Perry dribbles toward the hoop at Pauley Pavilion. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 10:52 p.m. When the shot mattered most, Tyler Bilodeau found the net. But just because it was not the winning basket did not mean the senior forward would stop sinking shots. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Tyler Bilodeau shoots a 3-pointer from the wing as a Northwestern defender closes in at Pauley Pavilion. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
How a team responds is often a test of its toughness. And a comeback with less than two minutes remaining against a top-ranked opponent is one way to highlight a squad’s grit. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Donovan Dent shoots a jump shot over a defender. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan. 21 at 11:07 p.m. Eight seconds remained. The Bruins trailed by one. Tyler Bilodeau stood beyond the arc, ball in hand, no one between him and the basket, and with no hesitation – he let it fly. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Tyler Bilodeau elevates and shoots the ball from beyond the arc. Bilodeau’s shot clinched UCLA’s 69-67 victory against Purdue. The Kennewick, Washington, shot 50% from the 3-point line Tuesday night. (Aidan Sun/assistant Photo editor)
Coach Mick Cronin made his thoughts on his players clear after his team’s Saturday loss to Ohio State. “Highly disappointed,” Cronin said. “Our inability to play defense – I offer no excuses. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin walks on the sideline at Pauley Pavilion. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
