It was supposed to be Norman Powell’s night. The UCLA senior guard, who earned a standing ovation before the game during the Senior Night ceremony, was playing in potentially his final game in Pauley Pavilion, coming off a career-high 28 points against Washington State Sunday and named Pac-12 Player of the Week Monday. The stage […]
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Men’s basketball claws back to 72-67 win over Cougars
The biggest news for UCLA men’s basketball Sunday came before its game against Washington State. And from a different city. And about a different game. About 30 minutes before UCLA’s tipoff, Oregon defeated Stanford 73-70 to clinch the No. 3 seed in the Pac-12 tournament. In the process, the Ducks gave the Bruins’ postseason hopes […]
Men’s basketball shifts focus to remaining undefeated at home
Most of UCLA men’s basketball’s goals this season have fallen by the wayside. The Bruins no longer have a chance to win the Pac-12 regular season title. They missed out on their attempt to topple their rival, the Arizona Wildcats. They were unable to sweep a road trip, instead getting swept themselves in three of […]
UCLA football’s 2015 spring practice schedule announced
This post was updated on Feb. 25 at 4:40 p.m. UCLA football will begin spring practice on March 31 and hold 14 practices at Spaulding Field before the Spring Showcase at the Rose Bowl on April 25. All spring practices will be open to the public. However, after the bleachers were removed from Spaulding Field […]
Bo Knows: UCLA basketball proves itself worthy despite loss to No. 7 Arizona
There are no As for effort in basketball. No “close but no cigars.” The horseshoes and hand grenades rule of thumb is in full effect. But what UCLA did against No. 7 Arizona Saturday deserves some sort of credit. Despite the 57-47 loss, the Bruins hung with the Wildcats for most of the game and […]
Junior center Tony Parker sparks team dynamic with sense of humor
Tony Parker is the king of the press conference. After recent success at the free throw line, Parker, a 53.5 percent free throw shooter, likened himself to a hybrid mutation of NBA sharpshooting guards Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and added LeBron James to the mix as well for good measure. Last season, he took a […]
UCLA announces changes, additions to football coaching staff
UCLA officially announced several football coaching personnel moves Tuesday, including the hiring of new defensive coordinator Tom Bradley, after ESPN reported Monday that he was hired. Bruin Report Online was first to report UCLA’s interest in Bradley. Other coaching moves including the hiring of new linebackers/special teams coach Scott White and the promotion of defensive […]