Friday, February 6

Freshman forward Gyorgy Goloman makes smooth transition from Hungary to UCLA

The town of Körmend, Hungary is about 145 miles away from Budapest, the nation’s capital. It’s about 5,235 miles away from Weston, Fla. And, as far as Gyorgy Goloman was concerned, it was about a world away from UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Coming from the town of Körmend, Hungary, freshman forward Gyorgy Goloman had to make the decision between playing professional basketball in Europe or going to the United States for college. After months of deliberation, Goloman decided to go to school in the United States, so he made the trip alone to Florida to join the private prep Sagemont School. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s basketball blows late lead vs. Cal, damages NCAA tournament hopes

BERKELEY — One way or another, history was going to repeat itself. On Thursday, UCLA survived a last-second heave by Stanford senior guard Chasson Randle to win by two. Read more...

Photo: Junior forward/center Tony Parker (left) scored 13 of his game-high 20 points in the second half, but his teammates floundered down the stretch, allowing Cal to come back and win 64-62 in the final seconds. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)





Men’s basketball looks to post up another win against Stanford

A lot has changed for UCLA men’s basketball since the last time it played Stanford. Then again, much is the same. Back on Jan. 8, the Bruins beat the Cardinal 86-81 in double overtime, ending a five-game skid as they finally figured out that playing more half-court offense centered around their post players was key to their success. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s offense is coming off a weekend of two dominant wins over Utah and Colorado, in which senior guard Norman Powell had game-highs in points. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin)


UCLA men’s basketball rebounds with strong defense, player’s return

It may seem but odd, but if UCLA continues its season turnaround, it might have its loss in Oregon to thank for it. Senior guard Norman Powell challenged his teammates’ commitment and energy, and implored them to fight harder following an embarrassing defensive performance. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell called his teammates out for their lack of effort and efficacy following UCLA’s loss to Oregon. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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