UCLA’s game against Colorado was a microcosm of the Bruins’ NCAA tournament hopes. Even though the Bruins (19-10, 10-7 Pac-12) tried prolonging the game by fouling the Buffaloes (16-13, 8-9) and forcing them to make free throws, the end result was never really in doubt. Colorado hit 10 3-pointers and scored 1.324 points per possession […]
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Men’s basketball’s NCAA Tournament chances still unclear
Less than three weeks remain until Selection Sunday, and UCLA’s NCAA Tournament chances are still as murky as they were at the beginning of the season. Part of the reason for the uncertainty is a lack of significant wins over top-notch nonconference opponents, but the overall lackluster state of the Pac-12 is also a factor. […]
UCLA men’s basketball claims 86-78 overtime victory against Oregon
This post was updated Feb. 17 at 10:50 p.m. All the former and current NBA players in Pauley Pavilion on Saturday night saw their own version of the 3-point shootout. In front of Bill Walton, Kevin Love, TJ Leaf, Ike Anigbogu and Isaac Hamilton, UCLA (19-8, 10-5 Pac-12) went 16-of-33 from beyond the arc and […]
Men’s basketball prepares for rematch against Oregon State
UCLA’s winless trip to the Oregon schools a month ago spurred a lineup change by coach Steve Alford. Now with his team back in rhythm and coming off a momentous win at then-No. 13 Arizona last week, Alford has a different message in mind. “When you’ve got three weeks left and you’re playing somebody who’s […]
Men’s basketball leaves desert scorched by loss to Arizona State
This post was updated Feb. 10 at 7:10 p.m. TEMPE, Ariz. — Turns out the Bruins’ torrid shooting in the desert was just a mirage. After sinking nearly 46 percent of its 3-pointers Thursday against Arizona, UCLA men’s basketball went through a drought from long distance Saturday against Arizona State. Coach Steve Alford’s team shot […]
UCLA men’s basketball wins duel in desert in 82-74 victory at Arizona
This post was updated Feb. 8 at 9:54 p.m. TUCSON, Ariz.—UCLA faced its most raucous atmosphere of the season – against a ranked opponent, no less. One sign in the McKale Center student section read “Steve Alford lost his balls,” taking a jab at the Ball family’s departure from UCLA’s program. Good thing Alford still has […]
UCLA leading in tight matchup against Arizona, up 44-34 at halftime
TUCSON, Ariz.—McKale Center was decked out in red, but the men donning blue held their own in the first half. UCLA men’s basketball shot 56.3 percent from the floor and forced seven turnovers by No. 13 Arizona as the Bruins head into halftime leading 44-34. Freshman guard Jaylen Hands hit three consecutive 3-pointers in the […]