With only four teams remaining in March Madness, it would only make sense for No. 11 seed UCLA men’s basketball (22-9, 13-6 Pac-12) to be facing down its toughest opponent yet. Read more...
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April 3, 12:36 pm
Press Pass: An inside look at covering March Madness as a student journalist
This post was updated April 3 at 3:52 p.m. INDIANAPOLIS — As I was driving home from the Pac-12 tournament in Las Vegas three weeks ago, I thought I had covered the Bruins in person for the final time. Read more...
Photo: For the first time since the bracket expanded to 64 teams, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament took place entirely in one city, Indianapolis. Teams have been in bubble hotels with regular COVID-19 testing since arriving in mid-March. (Sam Connon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 2, 3:09 pm
Men’s basketball to meet undefeated No. 1 seed Gonzaga in upcoming Final Four match
INDIANAPOLIS — Before the Bruins knew this tournament run would lead to their first national semifinal appearance in over a decade, they had to duke it out in a play-in game against the Spartans. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Johnny Juzang put up 28 points in No. 11 seed UCLA men’s basketball’s Elite Eight victory over No. 1 seed Michigan on Sunday. Juzang won the East Region’s Most Outstanding Player award with the performance, bringing his average to 21.6 points per game across the five contests. (Courtesy of Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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April 2, 12:16 pm
Excitement is Bruin in Indianapolis as the Den prepares for UCLA’s Final Four game
INDIANAPOLIS — The Bruins were able to get a full season under their belt this year, but it came at a cost. The Den wasn’t there to see it. Read more...
Photo: While No. 11 seed UCLA men’s basketball has continued to advance in March Madness, three loyal fans have attended every game in Indianapolis and plan to until the Bruins are knocked out of the tournament. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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April 1, 3:22 pm
Throwback Thursday: UCLA men’s basketball’s comeback over Gonzaga in 2006 looms over upcoming match
INDIANAPOLIS — Gus Johnson’s call is almost as iconic as the play itself. “And a steal, Farmar,” Johnson yelled. “Inside, the freshman, oh! Raivio, last chance to dance – oh, what a game! Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s basketball will face Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament Saturday. Fifteen years ago, the Bruins and Bulldogs played in the Sweet 16, with the former pulling off a remarkable comeback. (Daily Bruin archive)
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March 31, 12:56 am
Students celebrate UCLA men’s basketball win, start at least two fires
Hundreds of students rushed to the streets of Westwood on Tuesday night after UCLA men’s basketball advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2008. Read more...
Photo: Hundreds of UCLA students celebrated Tuesday night’s UCLA men’s basketball victory in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. On Roebling Avenue, students lit objects on fire, prompting a response from both the LAFD and LAPD. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin staff)
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March 30, 9:22 pm
UCLA men’s basketball secures Final Four spot with upset victory over Michigan
This post was updated March 31 at 1:50 a.m. INDIANAPOLIS — The buzzer sounded. Chris Smith started to run onto the court and wave his towel in celebration. Read more...
Photo: No. 11 seed UCLA men’s basketball upset No. 1 seed Michigan on Tuesday to advance to its first FInal Four since 2008. Sophomore guard Johnny Juzang dropped 28 points on 11-of-19 shooting, working through a right ankle injury sustained in the second half. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)