TUSCON, Ariz. — Steve Alford couldn’t have scripted the opening minutes of UCLA’s matchup with No. 7 Arizona if he had written them himself. The rest of the half, not so much. Read more...
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February 21, 7:10 pm
UCLA men’s basketball trails Arizona 32-18 at halftime
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February 20, 3:09 am
Men’s basketball’s NCAA hopes hinge on final road game against Arizona
One way or another, UCLA’s road struggles will end Saturday. The Bruins just hope their tournament bubble doesn’t burst right along with it. UCLA heads to Tucson, Ariz., Saturday for its final – and arguably most critical – true road game of the year, where No. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell will be playing his final collegiate road game Saturday against Arizona, with a chance to end the Wildcats’ 35-game home win streak. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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February 19, 12:18 am
Men’s basketball’s tournament chances take major blow in loss to ASU
TEMPE, Ariz. — It took UCLA 44 seconds to frustrate Arizona State. The Sun Devils returned the favor the rest of the way. Arizona State dominated in the paint and on the glass, and forced UCLA into foul trouble as the Bruins dropped a critical conference match-up 68-66 Wednesday night. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward Kevon Looney scored 14 points in UCLA’s loss to Arizona State before he fouled out with 18 seconds to go. (Courtesy of Ben Moffat/The State Press)
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February 18, 11:38 pm
Bo Knows: Patience is key as Pac-12 struggles with loss of top players
UCLA men’s basketball’s struggles this season have been well documented. Just last week, I wrote that the Bruins’ NCAA tournament hopes were looking dim after their last-minute loss to the Cal Golden Bears. Read more...
Photo: Arizona, one of the Pac-12’s top teams last season, was one of three teams from the conference to reach the 2014 NCAA tournament and advance beyond the Sweet 16. This year, there is no guarantee of three Pac-12 teams even making the tournament. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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February 18, 6:59 pm
UCLA hangs on to 36-32 lead over ASU at halftime
The first 44 seconds were perfect; the remaining 19:16 of the first half was a battle. UCLA men’s basketball scored two straight baskets and forced a turnover in the opening minute but had to fight the rest of the half, as it leads Arizona State 36-32 at halftime. Read more...
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February 18, 1:59 am
Men’s basketball rides playoff mentality in NCAA tournament push
Five games. That’s all that remains for UCLA men’s basketball to fix its problems, strengthen its weaknesses and make one final push to improve its seeding before the postseason begins. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell said that the remainder of the Bruins’ games have major ramifications for UCLA’s postseason prospects. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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February 18, 1:56 am
Pac-12 men’s basketball power rankings: Feb. 18
With another week of Pac-12 men’s basketball in the books, Daily Bruin Sports returns with its weekly installment of Pac-12 power rankings. 1. No. 7 Arizona (22-3, 10-2)(Last week: 1) Not much change here. Read more...