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Men’s basketball faces duo of Oregon teams in first road trip of Pac-12 play

UCLA and Oregon began the season as the media’s top-two choices to win the Pac-12 men’s basketball title. To say they have not been playing like the favorites would be an understatement. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Chris Smith is averaging 8.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game this season. Smith got his first two career starts last week, averaging 11 points and 6.5 rebounds per game on the weekend. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)


Men’s tennis’ new season uncertain but with potential for younger players to shine

Nobody is quite sure what UCLA men’s tennis will look like this season, not even their coach. “I’m not sure who will step up for us this season,” said coach Billy Martin. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Keegan Smith recorded a 40-7 singles record last season and finished No. 57 in the Oracle/ITA singles rankings, along with a 21-15 doubles record. (Daily Bruin file photo)



Men’s volleyball prepare for CSUN match by reflecting on lessons from season so far

The Bruins will face their highest ranked opponent so far this season. No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (2-0) will match up against No. 12 CSUN (2-1) in the Matadome on Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Senior setter Micah Ma’a’s four kills and 67 assists in two games started this season. Ma’a finished last season with 44 service aces and has five aces so far this season. (Nathan Smith/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Smith Says: In the post-Alford era, UCLA’s faster tempo gives it a shot at a Pac-12 title

This coming offseason for UCLA men’s basketball will be a pivotal one. The program is expected to launch an expansive coaching search for Steve Alford’s replacement, and while the Bruins accomplished just a 7-6 nonconference record including home losses to Belmont and Liberty, do not write off this season’s team. Read more...

Photo: Murry Bartow has led the Bruins to wins over Stanford and California in his first two games as UCLA men’s basketball’s interim coach. The Bruins averaged 95.5 points and 80 possessions in those two contests. (Axel Lopez/Assistant Photo editor)


Women’s basketball tries to maintain positive outlook after loss to Stanford

This post was updated Jan. 9 at 4:52 p.m. Japreece Dean picked up the stat sheet as she sat down for the press conference – and then she rolled her eyes and released a sigh of frustration. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Japreece Dean logged 22 points and three assists, but said she was not happy with the three turnovers in UCLA women’s basketball’s loss to No. 6 Stanford last Sunday. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin)


The Rundown: Jan. 8

Football Sam Connon, assistant Sports editor Josh Rosen’s first NFL season ended like it began – in not-so-spectacular fashion. The former UCLA football quarterback started 13 games for the Arizona Cardinals after being selected with the 10th overall pick in last year’s NFL Draft. Read more...

Photo: (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)