There isn’t an algorithm in this world that will piece together a proper work of journalism. It took me some time to understand that when my career as an amateur reporter began. And when I did, I thought my interests sat on different ends of a spectrum, or at least on different halves of the […]
Author Archives: Ryan Menezes
Court Visions: Qualities to look for in a new coach for UCLA basketball
It’s the first full day that the UCLA is without a men’s basketball coach, and the last won’t come soon. Athletic Director Dan Guerrero, no stranger to coaching searches, will spend the coming weeks contacting prospective hires across the country.
Court Visions: The problem with Ben Howland
To external observers, the situation is baffling: How is Ben Howland, a coach whose resume is among the best in the country, about to get fired?
Court Visions: Basketball program in limbo following early NCAA Tournament exit
AUSTIN, Texas — The final buzzer of the year for UCLA men’s basketball rang here in the Lone Star State, marking the end of one season and the beginning of the next one. Taking inventory of the team that walked off the Frank Erwin Center court Friday night was a quick exercise. Not counting walk-ons, […]
Court Visions: UCLA determined to fight low expectations
When UCLA’s season is finally over, we will judge it as we do all of the others: by how the Bruins do in the NCAA tournament.
Foot injury sidelines freshman Jordan Adams for remainder of season
Jordan Adams jump-started a come-from-behind win that sent UCLA to the Pac-12 Tournament Championship game, but when the final buzzer sounded, Adams winced in pain and limped off the court. Soon after, the freshman guard found out his season was over. Adams said he broke his right foot after twisting it, without any other contact, […]
Court Visions: Luck of the draw puts ball in selection committee’s court
LAS VEGAS — Count on this city to make you feel like you’re riding high before dealing a devastating blow. In the Pac-12’s first trip out to Sin City for the conference tournament, the UCLA men’s basketball team left empty-handed and hurt. Instead of a hot roulette table, it was two straight comeback wins from […]