Monday, August 10

In the news:

Aaron Holiday finally gets chance to shine, prove himself for NBA

Two years ago, it would have been Bryce Alford. Last year, Lonzo Ball. Now, with UCLA facing a key late-game possession, Aaron Holiday had the ball in his hands. Read more...

Photo: After serving as one of the nation’s best sixth men last year, junior guard Aaron Holiday will take on a leading role this season. He tallied 11 points and seven assists in the Bruins’ season-opening win over Georgia Tech on Friday. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Women’s basketball boasts talented freshmen, retains core players

With an experienced core and a slew of talented underclassmen, UCLA women’s basketball has high expectations for the upcoming season. “Our core group is still here,” said senior forward Monique Billings. Read more...

Photo: After being eliminated in the Sweet 16 in back-to-back years, senior forward Monique Billings and UCLA women’s basketball believe they have the correct pieces to contend for a title in 2017-2018. Billings averaged 16.7 points and 10.5 rebounds per game in her junior season. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)


Battle of the Editors: Debate on basketball’s most valuable players

Lonzo Ball is in the NBA, leaving a huge question for UCLA men’s basketball: Who’s going to be the Bruins’ best player this year? We’ve got some ideas, so read along as the Sports editors clash with five different players each editor thinks can become UCLA’s new No. Read more...

Photo: Freshman guard Jaylen Hands tallied 14 points in UCLA’s win over Georgia Tech. The McDonald’s All-American averaged 29.2 points, 5.7 assists and 8 rebounds in his senior season. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Wang’s Word: UCLA must discipline basketball players for China arrests

I’m more familiar with the legal system in China than I should be. My grandfather was mauled by a drunk driver six years ago in broad daylight in front of multiple witnesses near Wuxi, a city two hours west of Shanghai. Read more...

Photo: Freshman guard LiAngelo Ball and two other UCLA men’s basketball freshmen were arrested Tuesday for alleged shoplifting from a Louis Vuitton store near the Bruins’ team hotel in Hangzhou, China. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


With focus on teamwork and fun, UCLA football comes up with victory

As soon as the crowd spotted him, he became the center of attention. “Josh! Josh! Josh!” A small smile crept across Josh Rosen’s face as the junior quarterback walked towards the horde of fans surrounding the tunnel toward the UCLA locker room. Read more...

Photo: Following a high-energy game both on the field and at the sideline, UCLA football players took to the student section to greet fans after their fifth straight home victory. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)


Women’s soccer opens up tournament play with victory over SDSU

No. 2 seed UCLA women’s soccer (16-2-2) took care of business on Friday night against San Diego State (12-8-2), snatching a 3-1 win to open its NCAA Tournament campaign. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore midfielder Anika Rodriguez scored the first goal for the No. 2 seed Bruins in their 3-1 win over the San Diego State Aztecs on Friday night. (Edward Figueroa/Daily Bruin)


UCLA football outscores Arizona State in Rosen’s return

The storybook return of junior quarterback Josh Rosen started with a nightmare first quarter. UCLA football started the game offensively with a missed field goal and an interception sandwiched between two punts, leading to a 14-0 Arizona State lead just over 10 minutes into the game. Read more...

Photo: Junior quarterback Josh Rosen and junior wide receiver Jordan Lasley each missed UCLA football’s last game, but the two were both in action Saturday night. Lasley totaled seven receptions for 162 receiving yards in a win over Arizona State. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)