Monday, 6/9/97 Charles O’Bannon Basketball When the UCLA men’s basketball team takes to the court next season, it will mark the first time in seven years that an O’Bannon won’t be donning a Bruin jersey. Coming out of Artesia High School in 1993, Charles O’Bannon was a wanted man. Courted by colleges from both coasts, […]
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What champions are made of
Monday, 6/9/97 What champions are made of UCLA seniors can be proud of the eight national titles outstanding Bruins have brought home for the past four years By Emmanuelle Ejercito Daily Bruin Staff There’s a reason why Sports Illustrated ranked UCLA as the premier jock school in the nation: It’s because the Bruins keep winning […]
Bruin performances befit a nation at Atlanta Games
Monday, 6/9/97 Bruin performances befit a nation at Atlanta Games Athletes encompass alumni, students and potential UCLA affiliates at 1996 event By Brent Boyd Daily Bruin Senior Staff Twelve Olympic gold medals, two silver and six bronze. Those numbers would make some countries declare a national holiday. But for UCLA athletes – past and present […]
Eunice Choi
Monday, 6/9/97 Eunice Choi Women’s golf Eunice Choi could be labeled the Tiger Woods of UCLA. With her long drives and steady putting, she has positioned herself among the few collegiate players who have a shot at joining the Ladies Professional Golfing Association (LPGA) tour in December. "It’s been my quest (to turn pro) since […]
Annette Salmeen
Monday, 6/9/97 Annette Salmeen Swimming Annette Salmeen has achieved at every level of competition, from winning her city title to an Olympic gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics. It has been five years since Salmeen first dipped her toe in the UCLA pool. In that time, she has enjoyed a successful collegiate career, breaking several […]
Cameron Dollar
Monday, 6/9/97 Cameron Dollar Basketball Steve Lavin, UCLA men’s basketball head coach, has likened Cameron Dollar to a quarterback for his ability to motivate his teammates and get the job done. Getting the job done is nothing new for Dollar: The point guard has been a clutch player for the past four years. "He may […]
Eric Taino
Monday, 6/9/97 Eric Taino Men’s tennis It’s really no surprise that Eric Taino had such a superb senior year for the UCLA men’s tennis team: the 14-match winning streak, the No. 10 ranking in the country. These numbers really aren’t that shocking when you consider just how good Taino is. What is shocking is that […]