Men’s basketball improves team chemistry with Lake Arrowhead retreat

UCLA men’s basketball is all too familiar with late-game heroics. Last year, it was former point guard Larry Drew II drilling the buzzer beater against Washington. And Bruin fans won’t soon forget UCLA’s 11 straight points to knock off Gonzaga in the 2006 NCAA Sweet Sixteen. But on Saturday, the Bruins found themselves in unfamiliar […]

UCLA men’s basketball to hold first open practice, take part in Dribble for the Cure

After weeks of closed practices, UCLA men’s basketball will open the doors of Pauley Pavilion to the public on Sunday, holding its first open practice of the season. “As a coaching staff, we’re all extremely pleased at how hard our guys have been working since preseason practice began a couple weeks ago,” said coach Steve […]

UCLA baseball unveils 2014 schedule

After winning its first national championship last season, UCLA baseball will begin its title defense on Feb. 14 against Portland. The Bruins released their 2014 schedule Tuesday night. “The 2014 schedule will present our team with a tremendous challenge,” said coachJohn Savage in a statement. “We feel the nonconference portion will prepare us very well […]

Kyle Anderson gears up for pivotal role in 2013-2014 season

Kyle Anderson finished his freshman season on a down note. As UCLA slumped off the floor following its 63-83 loss to Minnesota in the NCAA tournament, Anderson’s stat line showed just six points on 2-11 shooting. Nearly seven months later, the guard/forward is preparing to begin his sophomore season, looking to leave behind his shaky […]

Battle of the Editors: UCLA’s best starts, biggest surprises, biggest letdowns

Which team has had the best start to the season? Kevin: While men’s water polo got off to a blistering 18-1 start to the year and earned a No. 1 ranking, I’ve been most impressed with the women’s soccer team. The Bruins had an extremely difficult start to its season, playing four consecutive road games […]

Basketball’s Tony Parker trims down, looks up

Aided by a new coaching staff and a new men’s basketball trainer, sophomore forward/center Tony Parker lost 25 pounds in the offseason, mostly around his midriff. But the new staff lifted even more weight off Parker’s shoulders. Parker, whose troubled freshman season left him on the bench for most of the year and contemplating a […]

Out of Bounds – October 7, 2013

Andrew and Kevin break down UCLA’s 34-27 Thursday night victory in Salt Lake City. They’ll also talk to Daily Californian football beat writer Michael Rosen to preview the football team’s Saturday game at the Rose Bowl against Cal. Finally, they’ll recap the weekend performances of all UCLA sports with the Westwood Week in Review.