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 […]
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Court Visions: With Jordan Adams injured, Bruins face uncertain future
LAS VEGAS — One of the more appealing sights that comes with watching Jordan Adams play is how much he falls down.
Court Visions: Arizona State win a sluggish start saved by a wild card
LAS VEGAS — In a place known for its slow starts, the UCLA men’s basketball team fit right in. If you hadn’t watched the Bruins play before Thursday’s Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinal matchup with Arizona State, you might have thought they had spent a night on the town and woken up hungover. Maybe they were still reeling from […]
Court Visions: Being closer to Madness helps greatly
Oh, the places they will go. After the home fans gave UCLA a loud send-off on Saturday and the team responded with a win, everyone exited Pauley Pavilion knowing a game wouldn’t be played there again this season.
Court Visions: Kyle Anderson’s showcase justifies Arizona as his potential final act in Westwood
In a three-point game, UCLA desperately needed a defensive stop to close out a win over Arizona and cap an electric day for fans inside and outside Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins got it after freshman forward/guard Shabazz Muhammad rose up to grab a defensive rebound over two Wildcats. On cue, a host of Los Angeles Clippers […]
Court Visions: Scrutiny of Shabazz Muhammad intensifies under prime-time lights
The spotlight of the college basketball world is about to shine on Westwood.
Court Visions: Bruins need to stay cool as competition heats up
If someone hits you, do you hit back? Do you start a fight? Or do you handle it diplomatically? When Norman Powell was shoved Sunday afternoon, he shoved back. After the whistle had stopped a second-half play, the UCLA backup guard was harassed by USC’s Renaldo Woolridge, who stripped the ball away from Powell. The […]