Before 2016, the Bruins had made the Sweet 16 just three times. Now, they’ll be heading there for the third time in the last three seasons. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Jordin Canada (left) and junior guard Japreece Dean were UCLA’s top two scorers in Monday’s game, totaling 21 and 16 points, respectively. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated March 17 at 5:51 p.m. No Selection Show party, no problem. The Bruins individually watched Monday’s Selection Show either in class or at home, while teams across the nation cheered and celebrated as they punched tickets to the NCAA Tournament. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Monique Billings recorded her 17th double-double of the season in UCLA’s victory over American on Saturday afternoon. Billings finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds in 38 minutes. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
Members of the UCLA women’s basketball team met before the start of the season to decide on a method of demonstrating during the national anthem. Senior guard Kelli Hayes turned their decision to link arms into a social movement called Together We Link. Read more...
Monique Billings leapt across the stage at a ballet recital when she was 6 years old, but she looked more fit for a jersey than a tutu. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Monique Billings has been an integral part of UCLA women’s basketball for four years, but her reach extends far beyond the hardwood. She has dedicated much of her time off the court to inspiring young women across the country. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
The Bruins are going dancing for the third consecutive year – a stretch that ties a program record among its 15 total NCAA Tournament appearances. UCLA women’s basketball (24-7) earned a No. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s basketball will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament at Pauley Pavilion after securing a No. 3 seed. The Bruins will face American in the Round of 64 on Saturday afternoon. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
Men’s basketballRyan Smith, assistant Sports editor The Pac-12 announced its All-Pac-12 teams Monday afternoon following the conclusion of the regular season over the weekend. UCLA men’s basketball had two of its players selected – junior guard Aaron Holiday and senior center Thomas Welsh. Read more...
Photo: (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
SEATTLE, Wash. — Coach Cori Close has harped all season long on wanting to grow the game of women’s basketball. “As usual, I always thank you as journalists … for telling the stories of our players because it is so important for our game,” Close said in her opening statement following the loss to top-seeded Oregon. Read more...
Photo: Coach Cori Close and UCLA women’s basketball fell in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals for the second straight year on Saturday. However, the Bruins are still in a prime position to make a run at the NCAA Tournament later this month. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
