After UCLA’s 86-84 loss to Washington Thursday, coach Steve Alford said something that he refrained from saying before the season started. The UCLA coach called his starting lineup “slow.” Alford was specifically referring to the “big-big” starting lineup that the Bruins have featured all year – the one that features a 7-foot, 245-pound center and […]
Author Archives: Matt Joye
Rebounding key to UCLA men’s basketball bouncing back in Pac-12
The UCLA men’s basketball team looks like it would be one of the best rebounding teams in the Pac-12. The Bruins’ frontcourt is one of the biggest in the conference, featuring a 6-foot-9, 260-pound forward/center and a 7-foot, 245-pound center. That logic held true early in the season, as rebounding was UCLA’s strength. The Bruins […]
Bruins bear down to dam Beavers’ offense in 82-73 win
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Junior guard Isaac Hamilton entered Wednesday’s game against Oregon State with some extra incentive. It’s not that he wanted to beat the Beavers particularly more than any other team on the schedule. It’s just that he didn’t want to lose again – because he feared the consequences. “We don’t want to do […]
UCLA basketball recruit Lonzo Ball brings offbeat style to the court
There’s a UCLA recruit who is currently changing the way high school basketball is played. His name is Lonzo Ball. The five-star senior point guard from Chino Hills High School does not play a conventional brand of basketball. You can count on one hand the number of times he actually sets up a half-court offensive […]
Trojans trample Bruin basketball en route to 89-75 win
Not too long ago, UCLA was relishing a streak of consistent success against its crosstown rival in two sports: football and men’s basketball. The football team had won three straight games over USC, a streak dating back to 2012. The men’s basketball team had won six straight matchups, with its last loss coming in January […]
Out of Bounds Episode 1: Poaching and Coaching
Daily Bruin Sports senior staffers Aubrey Yeo and Matthew Joye break down the recent coaching changes for UCLA football, including what kind of offense to expect from new offensive coordinator Kennedy Polamalu. The two will also discuss the implications of Wednesday’s men’s basketball game between UCLA and USC, which figures to be one of the […]
Arizona’s vulnerability on defense leaves door open for UCLA in Pac-12
The Pac-12 men’s basketball race is officially wide open. No. 7 Arizona entered Pauley Pavilion on Thursday night as the considerable favorite to win the conference, with a 13-1 record and the nation’s No. 25 scoring defense. But on Thursday night, UCLA (10-6, 1-2 Pac-12) exposed some weaknesses in Arizona’s armor. From the opening tip, […]