In Arizona’s recent memory, the thought of UCLA burns rather intensely. The Wildcats had a terrific season in 2012-2013, finishing 27-8 and just one possession shy of defeating Aaron Craft and the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson played a key role in UCLA’s three wins over Arizona last year. The Wildcats are ranked No. 1 this year and hungry for redemption.
1. Arizona: The Wildcats earn the top spot on this list by virtue of being the top team in the nation. With super-athletic freshman forward Aaron Gordon teaming up with sophomore bigs Brandon Ashley and Kaleb Tarczewski, Arizona (15-0, 2-0 Pac-12) has as imposing a frontcourt trio as there is in the nation. Read more...
A week after a tight 75-67 win over Alabama, UCLA men’s basketball looked loose as it rolled over USC 107-73 on Sunday. The Bruins were held to 47.5 percent shooting against the Crimson Tide and well below their 85.5 point average. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Bryce Alford led a strong effort by the Bruins bench against the Trojans, totaling a season-high 20 points in the UCLA victory Sunday.
If only USC basketball scrimmaged in silence. Back in October, a reporter overheard and printed what coach Andy Enfield said after stopping play in the Galen Center’s practice gymnasium. “We play up-tempo basketball here,” Enfield said. “If you want to play slow, go to UCLA.” Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson led a dominant UCLA offense, scoring 23 points against USC.
Heading into Saturday’s Pac-12 opener, UCLA had a major concern against a USC team that features three players 6-foot-10 or taller – rebounding. Read more...
With halftime coming to an end and UCLA trailing 34-33, Alabama took the court at Pauley Pavilion to warm back up for the second half. UCLA’s side was empty. Read more...
Photo: With two important rebounds, a block and a pair of free throws, sophomore forward/center Tony Parker helped UCLA break its tie with Alabama and emerge with a victory.
Tied with No. 8 Duke at halftime, UCLA men’s basketball looked poised to topple one of the nation’s top teams on national television Thursday. But there were still 20 minutes left to play. In the second half, the Bruins were outscored by 17 and were outplayed in the second half for the third consecutive game, prompting questions about their ability to finish games. UCLA put those concerns to rest Sunday, playing stifling second-half defense en route to an 80-63 win over Weber State in front of a season-high crowd of 7,013. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson had a career-high 23 points and played a key role in UCLA’s win on Sunday.
