Thursday, August 20

In the news:

Men’s water polo aims to prove itself in World University Games

Rare opportunities are the outgrowth of self-generated success. Entrepreneurs and businesspeople know that. So does UCLA men’s water polo. The 2014 national championship trophy has been sitting in the J.D. Read more...

Photo: With goalie Garrett Danner sidelined with an injury, rising junior attacker Ryder Roberts said that the U.S. veterans are confident in the team’s youth. Roberts helped the team to a fifth-place finish in 2013. (Daily Bruin file photo)




Senior guard Norman Powell drafted in second round, goes to Raptors

Norman Powell knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but he was up for the challenge. “I know it’s gonna be tough, there’s gonna be a lot of workouts, it’s gonna be a lot of grinding, but I’m ready for it,” Powell said on March 31, before his NBA pre-draft training was about to begin. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA guard Norman Powell was drafted 46th overall in the 2015 NBA draft. The pick was originally held by the Milwaukee Bucks, but then was traded to the Toronto Raptors. (Daily Bruin file photo)