This post was updated Jan. 31 at 1:11 a.m. As Aday Mara stared down Oregon forward Brandon Angel after an emphatic block, senior guard Kobe Johnson finished a layup at the other end – and Pauley Pavilion was sent into a frenzy. Though the sophomore center may not often lead the team in scoring – or even feature in the starting lineup – one thing has become clear: Mara is a fan favorite among the Bruin faithful. UCLA men’s basketball (16-6, 7-4 Big Ten) completed its sweep of the Pacific Northwest with a thrashing of No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore center Aday Mara elevates over Oregon forward Kwame Evans Jr. in UCLA men’s basketball’s 78-52 thumping of No. 16 Oregon on Thursday night. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
