It has not been the most challenging of schedules for UCLA men’s basketball through its first two games. While the nation’s elite teams, such as Duke and Kansas, and Kentucky and Michigan State, have already squared off against each other, UCLA’s opponents have not shared the same historic pedigree; Drexel and Oakland had a combined […]
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UCLA men’s basketball bags decisive victory over Oakland
Leading a three on zero fastbreak, Kyle Anderson was flanked by a teammate on either side and nothing but the rim in front of him. Poised to convert on what looked to be the easiest points the Bruins would get all night, the sophomore guard found a way to squander the opportunity. Appearing unsure of […]
No. 24 UCLA leads Oakland 44-24 at halftime
After 20 minutes of play, No. 24 UCLA leads Oakland 44-24. In front of a crowd with plenty of holes, UCLA’s offense moved about as quickly as the Pauley Pavilion turnstiles early in the first half. The Bruins opened up the contest just two of six from the floor. On their first fast-break attempt of […]
Men’s basketball looks to maintain first-half energy against Oakland
Zach LaVine was all alone. The freshman guard raced ahead of the pack on a breakaway during UCLA’s season opener against Drexel, leaped and cocked his arm back, ready to unleash one of his already-signature tomahawk dunks. But things didn’t quite go according to script. LaVine jumped too early and the ball slipped slightly from […]
Men’s basketball triumphs over Dragons
David Wear needed a breather. With ten minutes left to play in the second half of Friday night’s season opener against Drexel, a 72-67 win, the redshirt senior forward had his hands on his hips and breathed heavily.
UCLA leads Drexel 42-31 at halftime
Last Wednesday, UCLA’s first exhibition game against Cal State San Bernardino was delayed by a brief lights malfunction. While Friday’s 9:06 p.m. tip against Drexel was promptly observed, the Bruins nearly shot the lights out in the first 20 minutes.
UCLA looks to make a statement in Alford’s coaching debut
Steve Alford has been waiting since March. After months of preparation and anticipation, Alford will make his official debut as UCLA’s head coach today. But he’ll have to wait a little longer. UCLA will begin its regular season tonight as it squares off against Drexel at Pauley Pavilion. But the late 9 p.m. start will […]