It has not been the most challenging of schedules for UCLA men’s basketball through its first two games. While the nation’s elite teams, such as Duke and Kansas, and Kentucky and Michigan State, have already squared off against each other, UCLA’s opponents have not shared the same historic pedigree; Drexel and Oakland had a combined […]
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UCLA cross country to compete in NCAA West Regional
UCLA’s men’s and women’s cross country teams both stumbled to seventh-place finishes at the Pac-12 championships two weeks ago. The Bruins will look to improve on their placement against national competition today as they compete in the NCAA West Regional in Sacramento, Calif. Should UCLA finish in first or second, it will automatically advance to […]
Out of Bounds – November 11, 2013
With scruff and shadows beginning to appear on their faces, Andrew and Kevin stay strong on Day 11 of No Shave November. The two discuss UCLA football’s performance in its 31-26 victory over Arizona this past Saturday with highlights of individual runs from linebacker Myles Jack. They wrap up the show by previewing the Bruins’ Friday matchup against Washington […]
Men’s basketball looks to maintain first-half energy against Oakland
Zach LaVine was all alone. The freshman guard raced ahead of the pack on a breakaway during UCLA’s season opener against Drexel, leaped and cocked his arm back, ready to unleash one of his already-signature tomahawk dunks. But things didn’t quite go according to script. LaVine jumped too early and the ball slipped slightly from […]
Football scouting report: Arizona
Offense: RB Ka’Deem Carey (Jr.) While Arizona lines up in the shotgun for a vast majority of its plays, the Wildcats field a running offense through and through, leaning on a junior work horse who has averaged 180 yards per game in his last 11 contests. With 1,929 yards on the ground last year, […]
UCLA looks to make a statement in Alford’s coaching debut
Steve Alford has been waiting since March. After months of preparation and anticipation, Alford will make his official debut as UCLA’s head coach today. But he’ll have to wait a little longer. UCLA will begin its regular season tonight as it squares off against Drexel at Pauley Pavilion. But the late 9 p.m. start will […]
Steve Alford balances tradition, own approach as coach
Steve Alford sat in a small booth at a local diner in Tarzana, Calif. A plate of eggs and bacon was on the table before him, a birthday cake sat opposite him and the face of John Wooden smiled down at him from the wall. UCLA’s new men’s basketball coach spent the morning of Oct. […]