UCLA looks to rewrite history with Tulsa in first round of NCAA

SAN DIEGO — On March 18, 1994, UCLA came into the NCAA tournament with a second-place finish in the Pac-10, established players like forward Ed O’Bannon and point guard Tyus Edney and the No. 5 seed in the Midwest bracket. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane certainly didn’t have the odds in their favor, but they did […]

UCLA’s Wanaah Bail out after knee surgery, unsure of NCAA play

UCLA freshman forward Wanaah Bail underwent surgery Tuesday to remove cartilage in his injured left knee, according to a press release issued by UCLA Athletics. Bail missed the first few games of the 2013-2014 season after undergoing surgery on the same knee on June 28. He re-injured the repaired knee on Monday. Bail has been […]

UCLA yell crew captain Danny King will deliver final cheers

Eight pairs of eyes stare straight at UCLA yell crew captain Danny King an hour before the final men’s basketball home game tipoff on March 2. It’s much less than what he’s used to whenever he leads UCLA crowds in a cheer. But just like when he’s at work, it’s easy to distinguish his voice […]

No. 4 seed UCLA aims for longer NCAA run, to play Tulsa

Coach Steve Alford stood before a pool of reporters Sunday, answering questions about his team’s recently awarded No. 4 seed in the South region of the NCAA tournament and frequently clearing his throat. In front of him echoed a painfully hoarse voice earned during the conclusion of UCLA’s 75-71 win over Arizona the day before. Behind […]