Thank goodness that’s out of the way. On Tuesday night, UCLA had to contend with a slew of injuries, the expectations of a No. 19 ranking, the hype of a nationally televised audience, and an opponent easier to overlook than an oceanography midterm. Read more...

It was just one of those games for the Bruins. There were moments of brilliance, but there were also moments to forget. There were fast-break dunks, but there were also defensive miscues. Read more...

It’s the dirty work. The plays that don’t find their way onto a highlight reel. Rebounds and screens, put backs and blocked shots. The work of a player in the paint, under the basket isn’t as glamorous as the sweet jump shots or the smooth crossover dribbles. Read more...

They say she’s different. She’s changed really. Practices have been more stringent. A bad pass and they’ll have to run. Lack of communication and players will undoubtedly be called out. Read more...

For Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, rebounding simply wasn’t a concern. Now it’s of foremost importance. For Mike Roll, creating his own shot was never a problem. Read more...

When I told people in Europe that I was moving to the United States, all I got were compassionate looks. I knew what they were thinking: they were expecting me to embrace the lazy, stereotypical American lifestyle and return to Europe with an extra 15 pounds on the scale. Read more...

It seems to be commonly agreed upon in the basketball world that the greatest improvement college basketball players make during their careers takes place between their freshman and sophomore years. Read more...