Wednesday, July 1


Nick Kazemi of UCLA Basketball graduates from walk-on status through commitment and words of encouragement

Travis Wear hit a turnaround floater in the paint to give the UCLA men’s basketball team a three-point lead over then-No. 7 Missouri. Pauley Pavilion’s 12,000 blue-clad fans, along with sophomore guard Nick Kazemi and an energized UCLA bench, rose to their feet in nervous anticipation of what the next 12.1 seconds would bring. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Nick Kazemi has not seen in-game action yet this season but has found his role as a motivating bench teammate. He is still recovering from a MCL sprain suffered on Oct. 26.




Court Visions: Larry Drew II must step up, lead young team

Before the UCLA men’s basketball season got underway, a conversation with Larry Drew II turned to the NBA. It’s a subject that Drew can speak about at length, since he has spent his entire life watching his father play and coach in the NBA. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior guard Larry Drew II needs to take a leadership role on a team filled with young talent. Drew’s performance against USC Wednesday night indicates he may be taking up this challenge.


Dennis Koehne comprises the heart of recreation, athletic community

Tip off between UCLA women’s basketball and Arizona was more than a day away, and a drop of blood had already struck the Pauley Pavilion hardwood. The smear came from the back of Dennis Koehne’s right hand. Read more...

Photo: Dennis Koehne, a facilities manager for UCLA recreation, works with teams of students to set up and take down Pauley Pavilion for games. Additionally, he announces women’s volleyball, gymnastics and women’s basketball for UCLA Athletics. He has worked at UCLA for 30 years, and while he often works long, hard hours, loves his job. He is such a well-known figure that students who attend games have grown to know him.


UCLA men’s tennis seeks doubles point over visiting USD

The last match before Pac-12 play begins on Friday should be a fairly routine one for the UCLA men’s tennis team, however, the team remains focused on playing well every time it steps on the court, regardless of the stakes. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Dennis Novikov and the No. 3 UCLA men’s tennis team will face University of San Diego at the Los Angeles Tennis Center today.