-
-
-
What luck? No. 15 UCLA deals Irish 7th straight loss (282 clicks)
Alfred Aboya scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds in No. 15 UCLA's 89-63 rout of Notre Dame on Saturday, which sent the Fighting Irish to their seventh consecutive loss for the first time since 1992-93.
 - Jose
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Conference Check: Emerging Reality Edition (280 clicks)
Now that it's February, we can have a little more confidence in what the conference-only tempo-free stats are telling us. You'll remember that these numbers measure how teams do on a possession-by-possession basis, giving us a much more detailed look at a team's true on-court performance.
- Basketball Prospectus
- CANYBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins still searching for signature victory (182 clicks)
Josh Shipp knows the four-letter abbreviations of UCLA and NCAA. They've been synonymous with each other during his five seasons with the Bruins.
 - hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Readying for ND (143 clicks)
Here is audio of coach Ben Howland's teleconference previewing the Irish
 - hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA's Collison, USC's Gibson Midseason Wooden Nominees (152 clicks)
UCLA senior point guard Darren Collison and junior USC center Taj Gibson are among the 30 candidates for the Mid-Season John R. Wooden Award announced Friday by the Los Angeles Athletic Club's John R. Wooden Award committee.
 - hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
No-win situation for Bruins (168 clicks)
It looked like a good idea, and a great matchup, back in early December.
UCLA was No. 3 in the nation, Notre Dame No. 7.
But lots of snow has fallen on South Bend since then.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
If you snooze, you lose shot to see Irish-Bruins (182 clicks)
The UCLA Bruins meet the Notre Dame Fighting Irish over steak and eggs this morning. The well-known rivals play nice and early to get out of the way of someone real important: John Rollins.
 - BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins still hope to burnish resume against Notre Dame (185 clicks)
Although the Irish's struggles have diminished the stakes, Saturday's national-TV game provides UCLA a test against a competitive team from the Big East, the nation's strongest conference. Not so long ago, UCLA players were referring to their matchup with Notre Dame as a "resume" game.
 - BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Irish always find the pot of gold (180 clicks)
Football team's TV arrangement is like no one else's, and even the mediocre basketball team cashes in today. Question: Which of these is not like the others?
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Answers, part XV (209 clicks)
In preparation for March Madness, what's the likelihood of CBH giving his incoming freshmen more playing time towards the latter half of the season? or is playing time more dictated by game tempo no matter what?
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Answers, Part XIV (196 clicks)
Do you get the impression that Drew Gordon really enjoys dunking?
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Answers, part XII (184 clicks)
Did Aboya's response about not being able to eat the squirrels on campus make you chuckle?
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA's Gordon speaks volumes (328 clicks)
The freshmen's comments drew some criticism from his teammates, but he might have lit a fire under the Bruins.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA vs. Notre Dame: A rivalry the way they used to be (192 clicks)
There was a time when the games and the names - Marques Johnson, Adrian Dantley, Digger Phelps, John Wooden - meant magic, and some stunning scores. Today, it's hard to cut through the cable clutter. Notre Dame plays UCLA in basketball at Pauley Pavilion this morning, and by morning we're talking 10 a.m., followed by a car wash and pancake brunch.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Answers, Part IX (197 clicks)
Is there only a certain limited amount of 3pt shooting mojo that gets transferred between Collison and Dragovich at any given time?
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Answers, part VIII (169 clicks)
Not a question on 2010 recruits, but the process. In your opinion, how much more effective do you see us being with ability to establish long-term relationship building?
It is huge. UCLA already has offered a bundle of 2010 kids, and those relationships will have existed for a while before those players make their college decisions. Knowing someone for two or three years before making a decision helps in the process.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Answers, part VII (179 clicks)
Alfred Aboya new found confidence & shooting range...was it from working out at UCLA w/ coaches or with a NBA preperation coach like RW and Luc and Kevin did?
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA basketball: Scouting the Irish (186 clicks)
A growing consensus of teams that play Notre Dame has been to single guard player of the year candidate Luke Harangody. While that may sound nuts considering Harangody is averaging 25.3 points and 13.2 rebounds per game, it generally has worked.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
No. 12/15 UCLA Renews Historic Rivalry with Notre Dame on CBS (160 clicks)
No. 12/15 UCLA (18-4, 8-2) renews the historic rivalry with Notre Dame (12-9, 3-7 Big East) on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. The game is slated for a 10:05 a.m. tip-off in Pauley Pavilion and will be televised live on CBS and can be heard on AM 570 and on Sirius Satellite (Channel 123) and XM (Channel 144).
 - hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Answers, Part VI (209 clicks)
which recruit do you see being the biggest impact right away? Got me. That could depend on injuries, and who adapts well. Plus, there are a few that will in for spring practice, so they have an advantage. But, since I'm in a good mood, I'll throw out and guess and say Xavier Su'a-Filo.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Breakfast with Ben (159 clicks)
Why is UCLA playing Notre Dame in hoops Saturday at 10 a.m. at Pauley Pavilion? UCLA was told CBS would send it to the whole nation if it tipped off then, rather than split the nation.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Answers, Part V (207 clicks)
How close was Te'o to committing to UCLA? Some feel extremely close, and some say otherwise. I don't think he was ever close because I think his father wanted either USC or Notre Dame, and he was constantly being steered in that direction. However, I don't think UCLA is out of it for Te'o.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Answers, Part IV (191 clicks)
how come Howland doesn't use Holiday more as a PG to back up DC? he was dropping dimes against SC if that's his position for the future, seems to me he could gain some valuable experience now. I've asked Howland that question, and he said he likes the way Collison handles the game, the pace and he likes Collison's experience.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Answers, Part III (209 clicks)
Is this potentially the best football recruiting class you've UCLA pull in since you have been covering them? I think last year's was pretty darn good, but this could be the best. It will take some time to know that, though, because the offensive linemen need to develop. I look at two things from this class, and that is the offensive line and speed on offense. Two huge things for UCLA.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bubble Watch - Notre Dame goes on life support as Miami makes up ground (259 clicks)
Of all teams with "work left to do" in the recently debuted Bubble Watch, Notre Dame may have the most heavy lifting. Even Maryland has a better RPI (78) -- and the Terps' RPI includes a loss to Morgan State. A win over UCLA would be a nice start to get the Irish back on the tournament track, but a start is all it would be. [ESPN Insider only]
 - hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
College Basketball Bubble Watch (223 clicks)
Surging Washington and UCLA seem to be pretty safe, but the Pac-10's other four teams in at-large contention still have much work to do. USC seems to be the league's third-best team, and Arizona continues to show a pulse. California and Arizona State are really struggling heading into the second half of Pac-10 play.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Answers, Part I (243 clicks)
Do feel that the caliber of this recruiting class will be a trend for UCLA or a once every few years type of thing?
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Desperate/Dangerous Irish: Early Notes On Notre Dame (161 clicks)
Last time some of us had a chance to check out Notre Dame they were waging a battle against the Long Horns in Maui and appeared to be one of the most talented and balanced squads in the country. That was months ago and the Irish have been on a freefall in recent weeks.
 - hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Reeves Nelson update (268 clicks)
Here is a story from the Modesto Bee on the latest troubles involving UCLA basketball signee Reeves Nelson. I asked to Bruins coach Ben Howland about it after Wednesday's game, and he declined comment.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Just call it Pauley Poll-vilion (235 clicks)
According to an EA Sports poll in which 100,000 college basketball fans voted, UCLA is one of the 15 toughest places for opponents to play. Never trust online polls. Ever. They mean nothing. At all.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Neuheisel at halftime (157 clicks)
This is UCLA football coach Rick Neuheisel's halftime speech last night during the UCLA-USC basketball game.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA-USC Post Game Report (152 clicks)
UCLA Head Coach Ben Howland addresses the media following the Bruins' 76-60 victory over USC at Pauley Pavilion Wednesday evening.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Getting to know ... (189 clicks)
Here is this week's light-hitting Q&A with UCLA senior center Alfred Aboya. Oh, and it should be noted, he is from Yaounde, Cameroon.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Collison a finalist (159 clicks)
UCLA senior Collison is one of 17 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award, which goes to the nation's top point guard.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Darren Collison Named Bob Cousy Award Finalist (169 clicks)
For the third consecutive year, UCLA senior point guard Darren Collison has been named as a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award presented by The Hartford, an honor presented annually to the nation's top collegiate point guard.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA widening basketball gap (255 clicks)
One competition was close. The other? Not so much.
USC football may have reeled in the better recruiting class Wednesday. But UCLA hoops was playing in a different class entirely.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
USC can't explain collapse vs. Bruins (243 clicks)
It was impossible to tell which occurred more: the amount of times Daniel Hackett shook his head or the amount of times "I don't know" slipped from his lips.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Just A Typical Day For UCLA Basketball (191 clicks)
Chris Dufresne from the LAT sums up a Humpday to rememer for Bruin Nation: It was a typical day for UCLA basketball and a really good one for UCLA football.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
BRUINS PUT TROJANS IN THEIR PLACE (196 clicks)
UCLA destroys sc in every facet of the 76-60 game (which wasn’t that close), keeping the trojans down in 3rd place That’s the way it is SUPPOSED to be. The Bruins KILLING the trojans.
 - hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins take down Trojans (176 clicks)
At his postgame press conference, UCLA men’s basketball coach Ben Howland started off with his usual assessment of the Bruins’ game.
 - hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA’s early lead, rigid defense shuts down ’SC (160 clicks)
Bruins keep the ball out of opponent’s hands, nullify Trojan offense to take home win
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA continues turnaround by routing USC (176 clicks)
It is amazing what a meeting among three seniors and a coach can accomplish. Suddenly, UCLA's defensive pressure is ridiculously intense and effective.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA aftermath of hoops (158 clicks)
Here is the audio of coach Ben Howland's press conference after the defeat of USC.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins in control (208 clicks)
UCLA routs the Trojans and is alone atop the Pac-10 standings.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins prove their point (219 clicks)
UCLA men improve and prove they can dominate.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins score early and often (210 clicks)
UCLA is alone at the top in Pac-10 after its third consecutive impressive victory.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
USC vs. UCLA is seldom boring (213 clicks)
Whether it is basketball, football or recruiting, the Bruins and Trojans always use the other as a measuring stick. UCLA and USC bashed each other's banners out Wednesday, in the two major revenue sports, from sunrise to well past Rick Neuheisel screaming to a pumped up halftime crowd at Pauley Pavilion.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Trojans are left dejected (214 clicks)
Taj Gibson, Daniel Hackett find it difficult to stomach USC's loss to the Bruins. USC forward Taj Gibson sat slumped by his locker stall, shaking his head, saying, "It's going to be a long week of school, a long week of class, a long week of practice."
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins rout Trojans 76-60 (191 clicks)
UCLA's Bruins couldn't miss.
USC's Trojans couldn't dribble, shoot, pass, rebound or defend.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Tonight's final post? (171 clicks)
Unless some news breaks tonight, this is the last post of the day. UCLA coach Ben Howland spoke about how well the Bruins played in beating USC, and said the first half may have been their best in a few years.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins Jump to Early Lead, Cruise Past Trojans (147 clicks)
Josh Shipp led UCLA four players in double figures with 19 points and the 15th-ranked Bruins defeated crosstown rival Southern California 76-60 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive blowout victory.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins Shred the trOJans (200 clicks)
February 4th, 2009. I believe this will go down as one of the great days in Bruin history. First, Coach Rick Neuheisel imposes his Relentless Optimism on recruits and the rest of the Pac 10 in football, then we get to cap the night with a Bruin Dunk-a-thon, and the trOJans of usc were good enough sports to show up for it.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA rolls 'SC (166 clicks)
No. 15 UCLA led by 23 points at the half and rolled to a 76-60 win against USC on Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. Senior center Alfred Aboya recorded his second career double-double, scoring 14 points and matching his career-high with 12 rebounds.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Neuheisel at halftime (182 clicks)
UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel addressed the crowd at halftime, and introduced new defensive coordinator Chuck Bullough and defensive backs coach Carnell Lake Neuheisel took the microphone and said: "I feel a little buzz in the arena. I feel a little noise in the air. I don't know about you, but I like that halftime score. We need to find a way to get used to that in every sport.'' He then thanked the fans for support of UCLA athletic family "Today we signed an unbelievable class," Neuheisel said
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA commit Reeves Nelson arrested (238 clicks)
UCLA basketball commit Reeves Nelson was reportedly arrested this week on alcohol related charges. The four star power forward out of Modesto committed over a year ago, making him the first player in the Bruins' 2009 class.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Lest you forget? (145 clicks)
There is a pretty big hoops game tonight between UCLA and USC at Pauley Pavilion. I will do a chat for the game, with it beginning at 7:15 p.m. Here is a story colleague Phil Collin wrote in advance of tonight's game. Check out Jrue Holiday's quote toward the end of the story.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Mr. Opportunity (177 clicks)
Every year, Kenny Donaldson meets with each player on both UCLA basketball teams. As the academic coordinator for the men's and women's basketball teams, Donaldson helps the athletes schedule classes and choose a major. He also speaks with recruits to explain the academic benefits UCLA offers.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Senior leadership guides team (165 clicks)
The UCLA men's basketball team found itself at a crossroads.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Upcoming games are Big Dance practice (158 clicks)
With just over a month until March Madness, UCLA and others are jostling for top seeds
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Rivals compete for top position in Pac-10 (157 clicks)
Tonight, the Bruins face the Trojans, who have won 6 of their past 7 conference games
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Game with Irish still worth fight (164 clicks)
While no longer between two top-10 teams, match is a chance for UCLA to prepare for NCAA tournament
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins show confidence to climb up rankings (159 clicks)
Just one week ago, the Bruins were reeling. They had lost two of the past three, blown sizable leads in each game, and had fallen out of first place in the Pac-10. Were Bruin fans witnessing the beginning of UCLA's slide down the conference pecking order? For at least one more week, the Bruins issued a resounding "no."
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Dear fair-weather fans, it's time to get back on board with our Bruins (154 clicks)
Just one week ago, after a dismal stretch against Arizona State and the Washington schools, fans and haters alike were throwing the UCLA men's basketball team under the bus.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Trojans ready to take Bruins outside in basketball rematch tonight (160 clicks)
USC believes key vs. UCLA is to bottle up Bruins on perimeter.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Pacific 10 race isn't half bad (187 clicks)
At the midway point of the conference season, nine teams still have a realistic shot. It's the halfway point in Pacific 10 Conference race, but maybe you don't know the half of it.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins host Trojans Wednesday (136 clicks)
Both teams want to maintain recent momentum. USC-UCLA tonight Time: 7:30.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Ben Ball Game Day Roundup: Sustaining Momentum (152 clicks)
Timmeh and his Trojies are coming into Pauley tonight. Unlike previous years we haven't had to deal with lot of the nonsense of "gap closing" between these two programs. Yet we have had to hear how the Trojies might be the "hottest" team in the conference.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Howland today (149 clicks)
Here is the audio of UCLA basketball coach Ben Howland's press conference today
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins streak into showdown (169 clicks)
It started with UCLA's three seniors.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Senior management boosts the Bruins (160 clicks)
After the seniors meet with Howland, UCLA has its two most overpowering performances of the season.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
A Midseason Look At The Pac 10 (131 clicks)
So we sit here as January has turned to February exactly halfway through the Pac 10 season. Every team has played nine of their 18 conference games and each has played every other team in the conference once. That makes this the perfect opportunity to take a look at the past five weeks and the five weeks ahead before postseason play gets underway.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Familiarity, not hate, keeps USC-UCLA rivalry going (189 clicks)
Many players have known each other for years.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA seniors respond to Coach Howland's message (174 clicks)
After tough loss at Washington, he asked them to be more vocal. The Bruins now say that last week's turnaround -- marked by impressive victories over California and Stanford -- began with Coach Ben Howland calling the team's three senior starters into his office for a meeting.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Hoops update (159 clicks)
UCLA coach Ben Howland held his weekly press conference today. The Bruins host USC on Wednesday (I will host an in-game chat during it), and here are a few tidbits from Howland. --Freshman center Drew Gordon missed Monday's practice because "He had a really bad headache, so today is going to be very important for him," Howland said.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Pac-10 tight at the midsection (162 clicks)
Only two teams seem assured of an NCAA berth as the conference season reaches the halfway point.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA Plays At USC On Sunday, Feb. 8 (125 clicks)
The Bruins (14-6, 5-4 in the Pac-10) travel across town to meet USC (11-9, 5-4) on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Galen Center. UCLA will be looking for its first sweep of regular season games over the Trojans since the 1998-99 season.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
No. 12/15 UCLA Hosts Crosstown Rival USC (175 clicks)
No. 12/15 UCLA (17-4, 7-2) opens the second half of Pac-10 play with crosstown rival USC (15-6, 6-3) on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009. The game is slated for a 7:37 p.m. tip-off in Pauley Pavilion and will be televised live on FSN Prime Ticket and can be heard on AM 1150.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
       
-
Non-Revenue Sports Bruin Review and Calendar (130 clicks)
Women's Gymnastics The Bruins picked up a win over #16 Arizona St. in the desert last weekend and as a result, moved up to #2 in the national rankings. In Tempe, the Bruins were led by Ariana Berlin who was competing in the all-around for the first time this season and went on to win the competition with a score of 39.3.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
The Media Attacks on Coach Ben Howland and the Real UCLA Fan Base (185 clicks)
This started on a comment under Nestor's frontpage post and got so long that I'm posting it here so as not to clutter his space. I'm tired of being spoken for. I am a member of the Bruin fan base and I speak for myself. And, what I have to say is not hard to find by anyone who really wants to take the pulse of Bruindome.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Troy Aikman To Be Honored on Saturday (160 clicks)
UCLA alumnus Troy Aikman will be honored at halftime of this Saturday's men's basketball game versus Notre Dame. The game will be televised by CBS (10:00 am PT).
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
AP Barely Ups UCLA, to 15th (187 clicks)
Maybe the AP voters aren't paying as much attention as the coaches but last weekend's impressive play by UCLA in romping past Cal and Stanford didn't seem much noticed by my fellow AP voters this week.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA has more pep in their PIP (158 clicks)
UCLA can be a scoring machine from the perimeter. Ranked 12th in the nation in three point shooting (2nd in overall shooting), the team has a lot of talented guards and a major downtown threat in swingman Michael Roll.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Jrue Holiday Named UCLA/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week (153 clicks)
Freshman guard Jrue Holiday (North Hollywood, CA/Campbell Hall) of the UCLA men's basketball team was selected as the UCLA/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week for Jan. 26-Feb. 1.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA No.15/12 (140 clicks)
UCLA is ranked No. 15 in this week's AP poll, and No. 12 in the USA Today/ESPN poll.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Coaches Vote UCLA 12th, USC Moves Up (170 clicks)
UCLA gets an upward move to No. 12 after whipping up on Bay Area teams last weekend.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA No. 5 seed? (197 clicks)
In the latest Bracketology projection, UCLA is a No. 5 seed in the West. [end of text]
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruin Recruiting: Prep News Roundup (2/2) (285 clicks)
Updates on UCLA men's basketball recruits.
 - hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruin defense shuts down Stanford (166 clicks)
Win leaves UCLA tied with Washington for No. 1 Pac-10 standing
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Aboya switches up his offensive game (181 clicks)
Men’s basketball shows progress after senior center comes back from scoring slump, works off screens
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bench players warm the court, play like the starters (181 clicks)
Fifteen minutes gives more than fame: a chance for teammates to show ability
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Men’s basketball is fighting back, fierce and fast (176 clicks)
Bruins pick up the pace, breaking back into the game with a high level of intensity and aggression against California and Stanford
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Southern California Media On A Mission Against Ben Howland/UCLA Basketball (180 clicks)
First let's start with Marcia Smith, the OC Register hack columnist who have made a name for herself by writing one clueless and ignorant columns after another.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Steve Lavin: The Blagojevich Of College Hoops (260 clicks)
You are looking at him, the Blagojevich of colleage basketball: Let's make something clear. Steve Lavin is not a Bruin. He will never be part of the UCLA lore (nowithstanding his job of getting cup of coffee for Jim Harrick's basketball staff and posing as a "head coach" during the seven darkest years in college basketball). What Steve Lavin really is: he is nothing short of a con artist who made millions by posing as a "basketball coach" at the expense of UCLA's incompetent chancellor.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA Baseball's Strength of Schedule Ranked No. 1 in Nation (181 clicks)
UCLA's 2009 baseball schedule has been ranked No. 1 in strength of schedule by Boyd's World, a nationally-respected college baseball ranking service. The top 24 teams, as ranked by strength of schedule, all hail from either the Pac-10, Big West or West Coast Conferences.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Mack Calvin waited it out with USC to beat UCLA in 1969 (165 clicks)
The night after a heartbreaking loss for the Trojans, USC brilliantly executed a slowdown strategy conceived by Coach Bob Boyd and pulled off the upset of that basketball season, neutralizing Lew Alci Mack Calvin says he never felt so silly on a basketball court.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bozeman sighting (190 clicks)
Former UCLA guard Cedric Bozeman was at Saturday's game. I chatted with him for a few minutes and he said he is enjoying playing for the Anaheim franchise in the NBDL.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
"It ALL STARTS with our DEFENSE" (155 clicks)
I wrote yesterday about how we wanted our Ben Ball warriors to repeat Thursday. We wanted them to sustain the (defense generated) momentum gained from putting together probably the best all around performance of the season against the Bears. Well they got it done yesterday afternoon.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
CARDINAL ABUSED BY ABOYA (186 clicks)
A Holiday Classic: Double-A and Holiday Force team from Bay to Altar ways, with 40-14 spurt and 97-63 spanking A couple of losses has apparently made the Bruins start practicing more Religiously. At least it LOOKS like they’ve been working harder and getting better-prepared.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Stanford Video Highlights (164 clicks)
Before the full game highlights, I want to focus again on AA3. Yes, I mean "3", as in Animal Alfred Aboya. 15 points, 6 rebounds and a couple assists and steals, plus all kinds of hustle. He's going after the ball like Blagojevich going after a bribe. Say what you will about his outside jumper, but it's falling and he's not forcing it up, which complements his nice moves to the hoop.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Talkin' Stanford win (173 clicks)
Here is the game story I wrote about UCLA's blowout win of Stanford, along with the notebook in today's papers. Here is audio of UCLA coach Ben Howland's press conference after Saturday's blowout of Stanford.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins put on show for Wooden (189 clicks)
No. 17 UCLA's 97-63 thrashing of Stanford on Saturday was made a little more special by the appearance of legendary coach John Wooden, who spoke to the crowd during a halftime ceremony commemorating his first two national title teams.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA has weekend to remember (177 clicks)
A week ago, folks ruminated about the demise of UCLA, about the ills of the offense, and whether it was the top team in the Pacific-10 Conference.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins have field day with Stanford (187 clicks)
It was just a late throwaway play between two backup guards.
UCLA's Malcolm Lee had knocked the ball out of the hands of Stanford's Jarrett Mann and it was bouncing about 6 feet from each player.
The next moment said everything about UCLA's 97-63 romp over Stanford on Saturday.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Howland finally lets athletes loose (235 clicks)
Senior leadership still counts in college basketball, it seems.
Following last Saturday's discouraging loss at Washington, UCLA coach Ben Howland brought seniors Darren Collison, Alfred Aboya and Josh Shipp in for a little heart-to-heart.
The message: Lead more, through both words and actions.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Yes, Ben Howland is happy (177 clicks)
After beating Cal on Thursday, 81-66, Ben Howland seemed out of character. "I don't have a lot to complain about tonight," said UCLA's coach. "I'm pretty happy."
After beating Stanford on Saturday, 97-53, he was nearly giddy when talking about the play of Alfred Aboya. Nearly -- which is as enthusiastic as Howland gets.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Some of UCLA's biggest names honored at halftime of Cal game (120 clicks)
UCLA honored their first two national championship teams teams on Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. A halftime ceremony featured a speech from John Wooden, who guided the Bruins to those titles in 1964 and 1965
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Effort on offense is impressive for UCLA (192 clicks)
Bruins shoot 74% from the field in the second half and make 73% of their overall three-point attempts. No matter how much Coach Ben Howland and his players talked about defense after UCLA's 97-63 victory over Stanford on Saturday, it was hard to ignore the numbers on offense.
- BobTheBruin
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA Honors 1964, '65 NCAA Champs (162 clicks)
Wonderfully emotional and touching halftime at Pauley Pavilion as UCLA honored its 1964 and 1965 national champion teams, Coach John Wooden's first, with a ceremony that ended with Wooden, 98, reminiscing as only he can.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins show new attitude in blowout (212 clicks)
Howland praises the hustle, effort UCLA puts out in rout of Stanford, 97-63.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
(2 posts)
-
-
-
No. 17 UCLA Cruises Past Stanford 97-63 (159 clicks)
Darren Collison, Alfred Aboya and Jrue Holiday all scored 15 points and No. 17 UCLA put away Stanford with a 40-14 run over both halves on its way to a 97-63 victory Saturday.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins run the Cardinal out of Pauley (184 clicks)
Balanced scoring and a 40-14 surge in the middle of the game lead No. 17 UCLA to victory.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Leading by example and other thoughts (141 clicks)
Full highlights will follow later tonight. But I just wanted to point out a couple of things from today's great win over Stanford. The first is about the focus after getting a big lead.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Bruins Crush Cardinal (145 clicks)
This homestand against the Bay Area schools is turning out to be the complete opposite of last year's. Last year's edition of the Bruins used a miracle shot by Josh Shipp to secure the win over Cal, and a controversial call to beat Stanford at home.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Ben Ball Game Day Roundup: Repeating Thursday Night (199 clicks)
If anyone here is feeling too confident about Stanford let's start with this reminder: Bruins haven't won on Saturdays for two weekends in a row.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
A Big Night For A Little Bruin (153 clicks)
Like any Bruin, one of Tyler's favorite things in the world is going to UCLA basketball games. He's already in prime Bruin Den form: screaming his lungs out on defense, raising a finger for free throws, and always, always staying to dance to "Rover" at the end of victories. Unfortunately because of his chemotherapy treatments, he hasn't been able to go to as many games as either of us would have liked.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
"Give credit to us" (152 clicks)
UCLA point guard Darren Collison was asked if the blowout wins against Cal and Stanford was a product of the Bruins playing better, or Cal and Stanford not being very good.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Post-game quickies (154 clicks)
UCLA coach Ben Howland was thrilled with the sweep of the Bay Area teams and said he believed the Bruins were starting to gel. He said the blowout wins against Cal and Stanford were a product of the offense feeding off the defense, and he said the defensive effort was led by point guard Darren Collison.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA rolls (131 clicks)
Darren Collison, Alfred Aboya and Jrue Holiday each scored 15 points as No. 17 UCLA pounded Stanford 97-63 Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. It is the most points scored by the Bruins in a Pac-10 game in coach Ben Howland's six seasons.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
Answers, Part XIV (corrected) (151 clicks)
It seems like I'm good for one of these a week where i forget to post the answers under the headline. Anyway, sorry aobut that. Here is the 14th set of answers
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
-
-
-
UCLA mauls Stanford, 97-63 (116 clicks)
Oh what a difference a weekend makes. The Bruins brushed off a couple of rough games earlier this month by blowing out the Bay Area teams in Pauley Pavilion.
- hiltigger
- Permalink
Start Discussion
2010 News Archive January : February : March : April : May : June : July : August : September 2009 News Archive January : February : March : April : May : June : July : August : September : October : November : December 2008 News Archive January : February : March : April : May : June : July : August : September : October : November : December 2007 News Archive January : February : March : April : May : June : July : August : September : October : November : December 2006 News Archive November : December
|
|
