This post was updated Jan. 26 at 7:22 p.m. Jaelan Phillips’ next move could come much to the chagrin of Bruins fans. The former UCLA football defensive end announced his medical retirement from the sport last month after battling numerous injuries over the past few seasons. But as 247Sports reported Friday, the No. 1 recruit […]
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Smith Says: In the post-Alford era, UCLA’s faster tempo gives it a shot at a Pac-12 title
This coming offseason for UCLA men’s basketball will be a pivotal one. The program is expected to launch an expansive coaching search for Steve Alford’s replacement, and while the Bruins accomplished just a 7-6 nonconference record including home losses to Belmont and Liberty, do not write off this season’s team. Since naming Murry Bartow the […]
Bruins return to form in 98-83 rout of Golden Bears, picking up second Pac-12 win
This post was updated Jan. 5 at 5:39 p.m. The Bruins are playing inspired basketball again. UCLA men’s basketball (9-6, 2-0 Pac-12) took down California (5-9, 0-2 Pac-12) 98-83 on Saturday afternoon at Pauley Pavilion and secured its second straight victory under interim head coach Murry Bartow. Before Bartow took over for the fired Steve […]
Men’s basketball leads Cal 50-42 at halftime, setting out for second straight win
The Bruins are headed toward their second straight win to open up conference play. UCLA men’s basketball (8-6, 1-0 Pac-12) leads California (5-8, 0-1 Pac-12) 50-42 at the break behind a 14-point half from freshman David Singleton. Singleton finished the half 5-of-7 from the floor in 15 minutes of action and knocked down four of […]
Bruins burned by Flames in 15-point defeat to continue four-game losing streak
The Bruins’ early-season free-fall has reached a new low. UCLA men’s basketball (7-6) suffered its fourth consecutive loss with a 73-58 home defeat to Liberty (11-4) on Saturday afternoon. The 15-point loss marked the largest home loss of coach Steve Alford’s UCLA career. “I’ve been doing this a long time – 28 years. And you […]
Men’s basketball loses battle of the Bruins in upset loss to Belmont
Missed free throws and poor late game execution plagued the Bruins. UCLA men’s basketball (7-3) suffered a 74-72 upset loss to Belmont (8-1) at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday afternoon, handing the Bruins their first home loss since Jan. 13. Coach Steve Alford said the team lacked effort, but he took full responsibility for the outcome […]
Men’s basketball prevails over Notre Dame after last-second 3-point shot
Despite battling calf cramps throughout the night, Kris Wilkes delivered. The sophomore guard’s game-winning 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining lifted UCLA men’s basketball (7-2) to a 65-62 win over Notre Dame (6-3) on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. The victory is the Bruins’ third in a row and their first over a Power Five opponent […]