A lot has changed for UCLA men’s basketball since the last time it played Stanford. Then again, much is the same. Back on Jan. 8, the Bruins beat the Cardinal 86-81 in double overtime, ending a five-game skid as they finally figured out that playing more half-court offense centered around their post players was key […]
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UCLA men’s basketball rebounds with strong defense, player’s return
It may seem but odd, but if UCLA continues its season turnaround, it might have its loss in Oregon to thank for it. Senior guard Norman Powell challenged his teammates’ commitment and energy, and implored them to fight harder following an embarrassing defensive performance. That locker room sit-down with tempers raised in turn increased the […]
Bo Knows: Men’s basketball’s home, road play presents dichotomy
How confusing has this UCLA men’s basketball season been? Just five days after one of its least impressive performances on the road at Oregon, UCLA returned home and cruised to a relatively easy victory over No. 11 Utah. Huh? How could a team that struggled so mightily against Oregon State (14-7, 5-4 Pac-12) and Oregon […]
Pac-12 men’s basketball power rankings: Feb. 3
After another week of Pac-12 basketball action, Daily Bruin Sports returns with its newest edition of Pac-12 power rankings. 1. No. 6 Arizona (20-2, 8-1) [Last week: 1] Arizona holds on to the top spot in the rankings in part due to Utah’s loss on the road to UCLA, but mostly for its two emphatic […]
Men’s basketball avenges earlier loss against Colorado with 72-59 win
Earlier in the week, sophomore guard Bryce Alford said he felt that UCLA should have won its initial meeting with Colorado on Jan. 2. Poor shooting and turnovers prevented the Bruins from doing so. On Saturday, those two facets of the game gave UCLA the victory. Senior guard Norman Powell led the way with 22 […]
UCLA men’s basketball leads Colorado 27-23 at halftime
Following Thursday’s win over No. 11 Utah, UCLA men’s basketball was on a quest to replicate its high level of play after a disappointing road trip to Oregon last week. Decked out in throwback uniforms commemorating the 1964-1965 national championship team, UCLA’s first-half performance against Colorado wasn’t exactly championship caliber, but nonetheless another step in […]
Men’s basketball redeems Oregon loss with 69-59 Utah win
Normally known as mild-mannered with the media, senior guard Norman Powell seemed to hit a tipping point after UCLA men’s basketball’s 82-64 loss to Oregon Saturday. Speaking with a quiet intensity, Powell called on his teammates to pick up their energy and “(fight) just as hard as me and (sophomore guard) Bryce (Alford), the leaders, […]