The last time the Bruins were in Las Vegas, they were preparing for a Pac-12 quarterfinals matchup with the Golden Bears. That game never tipped off – the conference tournament was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the entire roster and coaching staff were packed on a plane and shipped home. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior forward Cody Riley has started in all but one of UCLA men’s basketball games heading into the Pac-12 tournament. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated March 7 at 11:07 p.m. The Bruins keep finding new ways to lose. UCLA men’s basketball (17-8, 13-6 Pac-12) dropped its fourth straight game to crosstown rival USC (21-6, 15-5) on Saturday, losing 64-63 after allowing a fadeaway corner 3-pointer to guard Tahj Eaddy with 1.4 seconds remaining. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s basketball had the lead or was tied for 39:59 of game time on Saturday, but USC guard Tahj Eaddy’s 3-pointer with 1.4 seconds left on the clock sealed the win for the Trojans – crushing any chance the Bruins had at the regular-season Pac-12 title. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin staff)
In order to win the conference, the Bruins will need to topple the Trojans. But for the first time all season, they don’t control their own destiny. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s basketball went 3-of-19 from deep last time against USC, including an 0-of-2 effort from sophomore guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. The Bruins and Trojans will each finish off their regular seasons in Saturday’s matchup. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin staff)
The Bruins entered Wednesday’s game with sole possession of first place in the Pac-12. They left with shared possession of second. UCLA men’s basketball (17-7, 13-5 Pac-12) fell to Oregon (18-5, 13-4) by a score of 82-74. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Jules Bernard scored a career-high 23 points Wednesday night, but it wasn’t enough as UCLA men’s basketball lost to Oregon, dropping its second consecutive game. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Feb. 27 at 10:07 p.m. With a chance to strengthen their grasp on first place, the Bruins coughed one up down the stretch in Boulder. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Johnny Juzang had his third game of 20-plus points in February, but it was not enough to lead UCLA men’s basketball past Colorado on Saturday. The Bruins still maintained their lead in the Pac-12 regular season title race despite the loss. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Feb. 25 at 7:52 p.m. When the two teams met in Westwood to end 2020, the Bruins were pushed to the limit by the Utes, winning by two as they forced a turnover to seal the victory. Read more...
Photo: Jules Bernard led UCLA men’s basketball in scoring with 19 points, as the Bruins extended their winning streak to four games. The junior guard added four rebounds and three assists in the victory over Utah. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)
The matchups against the Buffaloes and Utes were supposed to be the Bruins’ final road games of the season. That isn’t the case anymore, with three road games in seven days now on the upcoming slate. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward Mac Etienne has appeared in five games for UCLA men’s basketball and averaged 15 minutes per contest since enrolling prior to winter quarter. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)
