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Josh Shipp and fellow UCLA seniors aren't kids anymore (177 clicks)
The Bruins' game Saturday against Oregon will be the last at Pauley Pavilion for Shipp, Darren Collison and Alfred Aboya. They grew up so fast. Almost five years have passed since Josh Shipp left high school, excited to get a scholarship to play at UCLA.
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UCLA seniors prepare to say goodbye (166 clicks)
Each player came to UCLA on a different path, and each will leave with a footprint on one of college basketball's most storied programs.
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Fargo no longer just the name of a movie (235 clicks)
Watched UCLA on Thursday and it's clear that the Bruins shouldn't be counted out as a potential Final Four team. The three seniors, Darren Collison, Josh Shipp and Alfred Aboya, have the experience of three Final Fours to help win close games. Shipp is playing the best basketball of his career, and if the Bruins can defend they can win. Aboya's parents came from Cameroon for the weekend games. It was their first time seeing Aboya play basketball or, for that matter, watching a basketball game.
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Three Seniors: Marking Their Signature Moments As Ben Ball Warriors (145 clicks)
I have been thinking last few days about the moments and games involving these three seniors that stand out to me the most. It is very hard to come up with specific higlights considering how many big games they have won over the years on their way to conference championships, Pac-10 tourney championships and obviously the run to all those Final-4s. There are few moments though that stand out at least to me.
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Answers, part XIII (195 clicks)
Because you have already explained why you cannot give details on the Sidney story, if you were a UCLA fan, would you be happy with the outcome? Yes or no.
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Answers, part XII (177 clicks)
How effective a recruiter do you think Carnell Lake will be based on what you've seen or heard?
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Answers, Part XI (159 clicks)
When a scholarship athlete is kicked off their respective team by the coach, do they remain on scholi or do they lose that privilege as well?
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Answers, Part X (177 clicks)
Do you expect CNC will evaluate QB's and make an offer to ONE, similar to what he did with Brehaut last year?
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Answers, Part IX (170 clicks)
Based on everything you know and perhaps haven't divulged, a year from now, do you think Howland will be glad he didn't land Sidney?
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Answers, Part VIII (166 clicks)
Even with Love at center last season, one of the knocks the past three years on the basketball team was the lack of an "aircraft carrier" in the middle. Can Morgan develop to fill that void? Is Stover big enough to?
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UCLA is Pac-10's top seed if ... (160 clicks)
I talked to the Pacific-10 office today, and was told if UCLA beats Oregon and Washington State defeats Washington on Saturday, the Bruins would grab the top seed in next week's Pacific-10 Tournament.
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Answers, Part VII (180 clicks)
Should Collison be disappointed that he hasn't played well enough to be considered for Pac 10 player of the year?
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Answers, part VI (181 clicks)
Let's say UCLA doesn't win the Pac 10 (conference or tourney) and doesn't do much in the NCAAs...what should we as fans take away from this season?
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Answers, part V (150 clicks)
What do you make of some Bruin fans criticizing Jrue Holiday for seemingly everything he has said or done over the last couple of weeks?
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Answers, Part IV (154 clicks)
Anything more you can tell us about why UCLA passed on Sidney? UCLA didn't want to deal with potential baggage Sidney brings to any school he attends. If a year from now, there was a story on ESPN on Sidney comparable to the story ESPN did on OJ Mayo, how surprised would you be?
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Curtain closing on UCLA's seniors (168 clicks)
Darren Collison, Josh Shipp and Alfred Aboya have had quite a journey in their four years at UCLA.
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Four to Love: A quick Q&A with former UCLA star Kevin Love (246 clicks)
One-and-done sensation Kevin Love returned to UCLA on Thursday night to watch his Bruins take down the Oregon State Beavers, 79-54. Love's been averaging 9.9 points and 8.8 rebounds a game in his rookie campaign with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Alfred Aboya having a lot of fun during parents' visit to UCLA (247 clicks)
Alfred Aboya, always reliable for a great quote, had a lot of fun last night during a news conference after UCLA beat Oregon State, 79-54. He spoke mostly about his family, because his parents were visiting from Cameroon for the...
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UCLA Closes Out 2008-09 Regular Season with Oregon (123 clicks)
No. 17/20 UCLA (23-7, 12-5) closes out the 2008-09 regular season when it hosts Oregon (8-21, 2-15) on Saturday, Mar. 7, 2009. The game is slated for a 12:35 p.m. PT tip-off in Pauley Pavilion and will be televised live on ABC. Get there early as the Seniors will be honored during pre-game.
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Up next for UCLA: Saturday vs. Oregon (125 clicks)
The Bruins will be heavily favored to beat the Pacific 10's last-place team, though the Ducks played them close at Eugene, Ore., in January. UCLA today VS. OREGON Time: 12:30.
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UCLA and Pac-10 Basketball: The Home Stretch (234 clicks)
The biggest thing I can say about my UCLA Bruins basketball team this season is that they have been like a Phoenix.
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UCLA Basketball: Meet the parents (238 clicks)
The Bruin center was sitting nervously with his parents in UCLA head coach Ben Howland's office Wednesday afternoon.
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Senior Week: Simple But Special Storylines For Ben Ball Warriors (166 clicks)
This week's storyline is pretty simple. It is all about celebrating our three seniors and last night the game went according to that script. JS, DC, and PAA had special nights to start probably the most special basketball senior week we have had in Westwood in years.
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OSU @ UCLA Video Highlights (149 clicks)
Alfred Aboya looked a little too amped early, picking up two fouls in less than four minutes and spent most of the first half riding the pine. He settled down in the second half, scoring nine points, but gave us a little scare with his last shot. He seemed fine the post-game interview, though.
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Bruins keep Pac-10 hopes alive (159 clicks)
Shipp's shooting keeps a share of a title in reach.
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UCLA beats Oregon State (150 clicks)
UCLA’s strategy was simple in the first half Thursday against Oregon State.
Find Josh Shipp.
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Aboya’s parents travel from Africa (165 clicks)
For the first time in his life, senior center Alfred Aboya’s parents got to see him play basketball.
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UCLA hopes to ride this Shipp to victory (162 clicks)
The 20th-ranked Bruins can win the conference title Saturday with a victory over Oregon combined with a Washington loss to Washington State.
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Answers, Part I (205 clicks)
Re Toma: at the time he verbally committed, the story was that he was a diamond in the rough that the staff found viewing films, that he had tremendous leadership skills, etc. Knowing that you know now, was any of that true or was it all "spin." The thing about recruiting is coaches can often sell themselves on anything they want to. So, at the time, I have no problem believing the staff thought Toma was a diamond in the rough. But when they didn't get him, the story changes. It's rationalization at its finest.
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Shipp propels UCLA over Oregon State (134 clicks)
Alfred Aboya's travel-weary parents watched him play in person for the first time, sitting with the rest of the parents of UCLA's players.
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UCLA takes on Oregon State tonight, still hoping for title (128 clicks)
Expect a grind-it-out game tonight when the Pac-10's third-best defense -- and second-worst offense -- come to Pauley Pavilion. Oregon State is a much better team than when it hosted the Bruins in January and was thumped, 69-46.
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Bruins keep Pac-10 title hopes alive (153 clicks)
Josh Shipp scores a career-high 27 points to lead UCLA to a 79-54 victory over the Beavers. Josh Shipp scored 22 of his career-high 27 points in the first half, when No. 20 UCLA built a 24-point lead on the way to routing Oregon State, 79-54, on Thursday night.
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No Coasting: Bruins Zero In To Crush Oregon State (146 clicks)
Now that's what we were talking about. Bruins start senior week by crushing Oregon State in a satisfying blowout win. Earlier today I was dreading Bruins might be looking to coast to the Dance through this last week of the regular season.
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Classic Aboya (142 clicks)
Much of the post game discussion was about UCLA center Alfred Aboya, and his parents being at the game. And what brought the biggest laughter from teammates was when Aboya was asked where he gets his athletic ability from. When he said his mom's side, including his 6-foot-8 grandmother, he was asked if she played sports. "She didn't play any sports,'' Aboya said. "She grew crops. Yams, cabbages, anything.'' [end of text]
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Welcome to America (152 clicks)
Alfred Aboya's parents are here. His mom received flowers with a note: ``Welcome to America.'' His parents are very popular. Many of the parents of players and even fans are coming up to them and praising Alfred. Aboya's friend Willy Sendji (who's also the cousin of Luc Richard Mbah a Moute) is translating in French for them.
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Bruins Throttle Beavers, 79-54 (133 clicks)
Josh Shipp scored 22 of his career-high 27 points in the first half, when No. 20 UCLA built a 24-point lead on the way to routing Oregon State 79-54 on Thursday night. The second-place Bruins (23-7, 12-5) need to beat Oregon on Saturday and get some help from Washington State to gain a share of their fourth consecutive Pac-10 regular season championship.
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More UCLA and Josh Smith (217 clicks)
UCLA hoops target and Kentwood High (Kent, Wash.) center Josh Smith said no school is leading in his recruitment. He said a lot of schools are pursuing him "very hard,'' "Im considering UCLA as much as I'm considering any other school right now,'' Smith said.
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UCLA and Josh Smith (183 clicks)
I spoke to UCLA hoops target Josh Smith, a class of 2010 center from Kentwood High (Kent< Wash.) about his recruitment. He said he wanted to make a decision by the end of the summer, but said he did not have any school leading.
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Tracking the tournament (135 clicks)
UCLA has two games remaining in the regular season and the NCAA Tournament is still two weeks away, but that is what the Bruins are thinking about. At this point, UCLA is still considered a No. 5 or No. 6 seed in mock polls, but if the Bruins can run the table and win the Pac-10 tournament, the consensus seems they can climb to a No. 4 seed. [end of text]
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Seniors to end season at Pauley (195 clicks)
Aboya, Shipp and Collison prepare to play their last regular Pac-10 games in this weekend’s homestand
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UCLA faces new challenge after Beaver coach turns team around (138 clicks)
There may be only one man in the country with a tougher job than President Barack Obama. It’s his brother-in-law, Oregon State basketball coach Craig Robinson.
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Ben Ball Game Day Roundup: Coasting? (156 clicks)
Bruins are going to take on another focused opponent today at Pauley who IMHO is perfectly capable at this point to pull off an upset (given the way we have suffered letdowns v. Arizona State and Washington State at Pauley).
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Request From Coach Wooden's Family (131 clicks)
Coach Wooden's family made the following public request this week via UCLA: Family members of legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden are requesting that fans no longer mail or ship items to Coach Wooden for his signature.
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Bruins starting to look forward to NCAA Tournament (154 clicks)
Late-season victories could help ensure friendly NCAA seed.
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UCLA's Lee Will Play, Ankle Fine (138 clicks)
UCLA freshman guard Malcolm Lee practiced today and his ankle was fine after a mild sprain from Tuesday. He will play against Oregon State Thursday night. [end text]
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UCLA can't afford to 'play down' this weekend (178 clicks)
To get a favorable NCAA seed, it is imperative for the Bruins to sweep the Oregon schools.
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What to play for? (161 clicks)
UCLA wing Josh Shipp discussed why it is important to play well in the last two regular season games and next week's Pac-10 tournament.
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Bruins' season has gone to seedings (152 clicks)
UCLA can still make a difference in its tournament position in the next two weeks. A few of the UCLA players, the seniors, remember what it feels like.
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Up next for UCLA: Thursday vs. Oregon State (135 clicks)
UCLA tonight VS. OREGON STATE Time: 7:30.
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Bruins' Shipp goes overboard (177 clicks)
Not a bad way to end the Pac-10 regular season, at home in Pauley Pavilion. Just as it was last season.
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Building confidence (155 clicks)
Here is what UCLA point guard Darren Collison said about the end of the season. "I feel really, really confident in these guys to win this whole thing out, and it starts with Oregon State,'' Collison said.
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UCLA to Honor 40th Anniversary NCAA Champs (138 clicks)
UCLA will honor the Bruins 1969 NCAA Championship Team at the Oregon game Saturday.
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UCLA basketball: Praising OSU's Robinson (145 clicks)
Oregon State's Craig Robinson looks like a good bet to be Pac-10 Coach of the Year after he took a team that went winless in the conference last year to a 7-9 record in the Pac-10 entering this weekend's trip to L.A.
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UCLA facing important basketball weekend (212 clicks)
ESPN's bracket expert Joe Lunardi warns about a loss that could move the Bruins east.
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Ben Ball Roundup: Oregon State Notes (156 clicks)
So apparently we are playing against a team on Thursday night that has some kind of connection to President Barack Obama or something. Before I get to today's hoop notes, does any one here want to sent an over/under for how many times will mention the word "President" (not re. PAA) and "Obama"?
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Beavers have turned it around (154 clicks)
Oregon State isn't the same team it was at the beginning of the season. Two months have passed since UCLA defeated Oregon State by 23 points in the Pacific 10 Conference opener at Corvallis.
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UCLA hopes for seed in the West (180 clicks)
For the past three years, this calendar week for the men’s basketball team has been focused on the prospects of gaining a No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament.
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At best, UCLA must learn how to share Pac-10 title (142 clicks)
UCLA can beat Oregon State and Oregon by a combined gazillion points, and it may not matter in the Pacific-10 Conference race.
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In time of great change, Sidney Wicks helped UCLA stay the same (167 clicks)
An All-American forward in the tumultuous late '60s and early '70s, Wicks was part of three NCAA champions in the middle of John Wooden's 10-title run. The 1968-69 team will be honored Saturday.
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UCLA's Lee Suffers 'Mild' Ankle Sprain (127 clicks)
Freshman UCLA guard Malcolm Lee sprained his left ankle at the beginning of practice today, forcing him to miss the rest of the workout.
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Malcolm Lee injures his ankle (119 clicks)
Freshman guard Malcolm Lee injured his ankle at the beginning of Tuesday's practice and sat out the remainder. According to UCLA, Lee probably will practice Wednesday. [end text]
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Tournament talk (164 clicks)
This is supposed to be the time of year when UCLA discusses the merits of a No. 1 vs. a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, when it explains how important it is to play close to home in the early rounds.
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The visiting Aboyas (173 clicks)
Senior center Alfred Aboya missed Tuesday's media day to pick up his parents at the airport after their long flights from Cameroon.
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Collison deserves permanent recognition (156 clicks)
When Darren Collison took the floor Saturday in Berkeley, he tied a school record by playing in his 135th game as a Bruin.
The number is a reflection of the success his teams have enjoyed over the last four seasons, storming through Pac-10 Tournaments and marching deep into NCAA Tournaments.
Yet there isn’t a single piece of evidence in Pauley Pavilion that Collison and his fellow seniors, Josh Shipp and Alfred Aboya, have been part of anything worth celebrating over the last four memorable seasons.
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UCLA Makes Final Home Stand this Week, Beginning with Oregon State (142 clicks)
No. 17/20 UCLA (22-7, 11-5) closes out the 2008-09 regular season this week when it hosts Oregon State (13-14, 7-9) on Thursday, Mar. 5, 2009. The game is slated for a 7:34 p.m. PT tip-off in Pauley Pavilion and will be televised live on FSN Prime Ticket and can be heard on AM 570 and on Sirius Satellite Radio on channel 122.
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Hoops injury (149 clicks)
This is from UCLA: Freshman guard Malcolm Lee sprained his left ankle today at the beginning of practice, forcing him to miss the rest of the day. It is only a mild sprain and he is probable for tomorrow's practice. [end of text]
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Cal aftermath (144 clicks)
UCLA's Jrue Holiday said the win at California meant a lot to the Bruins. "It showed we could do it, we could handle the pressure,'' Holiday said. "We can play in big-time games and when it comes down to crunch time, we're going to follow through." [end of text]
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Aboya and his parents (143 clicks)
I know a lot of people are interested in what is going on with UCLA center Alfred Aboya and his parents visiting from Cameroon. Aboya was not at today's media session because he went to LAX to pick them up.
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Wooden's family says he needs a break (139 clicks)
The flood of items that fans send to John Wooden, asking for his autograph, has become too much for the aging former coach to handle, his family said. Wooden was recently hospitalized with pneumonia. He was said to be recovering,...
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Howland tidbits (158 clicks)
UCLA coach Ben Howland said power forwards James Keefe (back) and power Nikola Dragovic (illness) were both doing well and over their injuries/illnesses. Howland gave credit to Oregon State coach Craig Robinson, saying he has "done a fantastic job" with nearly the same personnel that went 0-18 in the Pac-10 last season.
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A Request from Wooden's family (119 clicks)
The family of UCLA coach John Wooden has requested fans no longer mail items to be autographed. Here is the release from UCLA: Family members of legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden are requesting that fans no longer mail or ship items to Coach Wooden for his signature.
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1969 NCAA Championship Team to be Honored at Oregon Game (165 clicks)
On Saturday, March 7 (final home game, UCLA vs. Oregon/tip 12:30 p.m.), Coach Wooden's 1969 squad (40th anniversary) will be honored. The reunion will consist of a reception (before the game for each team's coaches, players and families) and a halftime ceremony.
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Is Memphis a No. 1 seed; more questions before Selection Sunday (261 clicks)
Washington, Arizona State and UCLA are all on a similar level -- they're decent, but not dominant teams who'd have to get really hot and catch a few breaks in order to reach the Final Four.
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Aboya's family (158 clicks)
Here is the story I wrote about the parents of UCLA senior Alfred Aboya coming to Los Angeles this weekend to see him play for the first time in their lives. I didn't include it in the story, but when I talked to Aboya about it last week, he was trying to stay even keel because his parents had not yet gotten their visas.
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A first for UCLA's Aboya in his final homestand (184 clicks)
It is a ritual Alfred Aboya longingly watched after every game; his UCLA teammates emerge from the locker room to meet their parents for a quick chat after a game. The longing will end in a few days.
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Ben Ball Roundup: Bruin Legends (174 clicks)
Just how special this week is going to be in Howlandwood? Look who is coming to town to celebrate the last week of PAA and two other Bruin seniors finishing out their last Pac-10 regular season in Westwood
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Bruins hoping for national title (173 clicks)
Sole possession of No. 1 spot in Pac-10 no longer achievable; players ready for NCAA tournament
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Night Owl special (169 clicks)
I wrote a story for Tuesday's paper about Alfred Aboya's parents coming to Los Angeles this week so they can see him play in person for the first time in their lives. His parents live in Cameroon, and Aboya told me they have never been on a plane before. [end text]
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In time of great change, Sidney Wicks helped UCLA stay the same (151 clicks)
An All-American forward in the tumultuous late '60s and early '70s, Wicks was part of three NCAA champions in the middle of John Wooden's 10-title run. The 1968-69 team will be honored Saturday. Sidney Wicks cannot imagine a more rewarding college experience than the one that ushered him into adulthood in the late 1960s and early '70s.
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Thursday Night's Game To Be Televised By Prime Ticket (159 clicks)
Thursday night's UCLA men's basketball game versus Oregon State at Pauley Pavilion will be televised by Prime Ticket at 7:30 pm.
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UCLA Back in the Top 20 (124 clicks)
Two wins equal two spots. That's how it worked out for UCLA after a sweep of Stanford and California in the Bay Area last week, the Bruins rising from No. 22 to No. 20 in the Associated Press poll.
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Freshman wall? (188 clicks)
I talked to a few people over the weekend about the play of UCLA guard Jrue Holiday lately, and each one mentioned they believe he was hitting that infamous freshman wall.
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Digger Phelps, Bobby Knight have wacky time at UCLA-Cal game (246 clicks)
Another reason college sports are more fun than pro? What happens off the court. While UCLA was dispatching with Cal, 72-68, on Saturday, ESPN's analysts were putting on a show of their own. First it was Digger Phelps, the longtime...
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UCLA up two spots in AP poll (164 clicks)
UCLA moved up two spots in the Associated Press poll from No. 22 to No. 20. Here's the poll.
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UCLA moves up two spots in ESPN poll (144 clicks)
After winning games at Stanford and Cal, UCLA moved from No. 19 to No. 17 in the ESPN/USA Today poll. The Associated Press poll should be available shortly.
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Digger picks UCLA to lose, starts dancing insanely (221 clicks)
Check out the wild video of ESPN announcer with Cal cheerleaders.
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Bruin Recruiting: Prep News Roundup (3/2) (305 clicks)
Updates on UCLA men's basketball recruits.
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Seniors Locking In? (153 clicks)
Hopefully what we saw during our Bay Area trips - the defensive intensity following slow starts - will be the norm in our next game leading to a strong homestand to close out the regular season.
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Thoughts on Luck...and Clutch Players (142 clicks)
The last few days I have been thinking about the role of "luck" in college basketball. Personally I want to make the case that "luck" has caused some of the MSM and maybe even some on BN to underestimate DC's role as a clutch player, and a go-to player down the stretch.
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My Response To Jason King of Yahoo For His Attack On UCLA Freshmen (195 clicks)
UCLA starts 3 seniors that rarely, if ever, leave the game while it is still in doubt.
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Win over Cal secures No. 2 spot (136 clicks)
Collison’s leadership and a seven-point possession help UCLA beat the Bears in weekend sweep
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Collison shines in final road game (151 clicks)
For Darren Collison, there was no other way to go out.
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Dragovic plays through illness (157 clicks)
UCLA forward Nikola Dragovic felt so sick on Friday, he ate only toast. Coach Ben Howland sent water and ginger ale for Dragovic that night, and he said that team trainer Carrie Rubertino Shearer put Dragovic on a special diet.
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UCLA beats Cal to exorcise its road ghosts (176 clicks)
After stumbling all season in key road games, the Bruins finally get a big win away from home, as Darren Collison scores 16 points in the second half to rally them past the Golden Bears, 72-68. All the ghosts were in attendance. The bad memories from Texas. From Washington and Arizona State.
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Nikola Dragovic plays well, despite not feeling well (159 clicks)
He contributes 12 points, including a big three-pointer, to Bruins' victory over Cal. The other UCLA players knew that Nikola Dragovic was truly sick when he begged off playing in the usual card game at the back of the team bus.
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UCLA forward Dragovic stomachs through virus (146 clicks)
Nikola Dragovic bagged playing cards on the bus because he needed a bag to vomit in. Dragovic was the latest UCLA player to be hit with a stomach virus methodically pecking its way through the team, but the junior power forward recovered enough to score 12 points and grab seven rebounds in 34 minutes in Saturday's 72-68 win at California.
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UCLA's Collison puts his own twist on victory (181 clicks)
Darren Collison used his speed to get the basket on a few plays, and was amazing in contorting his body while making a game-clinching 10-foot floater with 90 seconds left.
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Bruins survive bumpy road (151 clicks)
They overcome a late deficit and a hostile crowd to edge Cal, 72-68.
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Bruins Secure Second Place with Win Over Cal (135 clicks)
Darren Collison scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half on a variety of daring drives to the basket, and No. 22 UCLA took sole possession of second place in the Pac-10 with a 72-68 victory over California on Saturday night.
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More Thoughts On Our Gutty Win & Looking Ahead To Oregon State (128 clicks)
What a difference a Sunday makes. Last week at this time things were looking gloomy around here after a tough loss at home. After two nail biting wins on the road the vibe has certainly changed. Again just like we can't get too down after tough losses, I would caution everyone getting too hyped up after a big win and start thinking about March.
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Digger Phelps = A Wimpy Toolbag (200 clicks)
We already knew Digger is a wimp: You can also call him an idiot. What we didn't know was how much of a toolbag he really is:
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UCLA @ Cal Video Highlights (139 clicks)
Darren Collison led all scorers with 22 and was clutch at the end to pull out the 72-68 win in front of the Berzerkleys. My vote for DC's best shot was the 15-foot fling with time running out on the shot clock and 1:26 left in the game.
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More MSM Idiocy: Jason King Of Yahoo! Sports Attacks UCLA Freshmen As "Losers" (149 clicks)
More MSM Idiocy: Jason King Of Yahoo! Sports Attacks UCLA Freshmen As "Losers" Wow, I mean just wow. Check the losers section for this loser's take on our team: "UCLA’s 2008 recruiting class – With five players ranked among the nation’s top 50, it was no surprise when Rivals.com declared the Bruins’ haul as the nation’s best.
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Breaking Down The Pac 10's Final Weekend (129 clicks)
This is a rather complicated breakdown of what could play out this final weekend. I figured it would be a concise primer, but apparently, there are far more variables than I thought so you may want to pass on reading this.
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Bruins Sweep The Bay [UPDATED w Video Highlights] (118 clicks)
Not sure where to start. Bruins finally flashed their potential as Ben Ball warriors by pulling out probably the toughest win of 2008-09 season. Bruins sweep the Bay Area road trip with a gutty 72-68 win (boxscore). The decks were stacked against them.
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UCLA wins, takes over second (197 clicks)
Darren Collison scored 22 points to lead No. 22 UCLA past California 72-68 Saturday at Haas Pavilion, a win which moved the Bruins into sole possession of second place in the Pacific-10. [end of text]
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Dragovic feeling ill (139 clicks)
UCLA starting power forward Nikola Dragovic is suffering from a stomach virus. He was sick must of Friday and did not feel well this morning, but he is expected to play against Cal. [end of text]
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Bruins expect to see some long shots (140 clicks)
California's Theo Robertson and Jerome Randle figure to stretch UCLA's defense. After facing what UCLA Coach Ben Howland described as a "barrage" of jump shots against Stanford two days ago, his team figures to see more of the same against California tonight in Berkeley.
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Defensive rating rankles UCLA's Ben Howland (164 clicks)
The coach isn't happy that his team is eighth in the Pacific 10 Conference and No. 262 in the nation in defensive field-goal percentage. It isn't unusual for UCLA Coach Ben Howland to quote statistics from memory, right down to the decimal point, but this time the reference was pointed.
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Washington clinches share of Pac-10 title (127 clicks)
UCLA saw one of its preseason goals slip away -- at least partially -- before getting a chance to take the court against California this evening. Washington's 83-78 victory over Arizona on Saturday afternoon guaranteed the 21st-ranked Huskies at least...
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Center Court: Ben Ball (California) Open Thread (116 clicks)
Here we go. We have talked so much about being in the right mindset to pull out tough games on the road. Well tonight if our guys want to make a statement on national tv, they will have to do it by following the example of this guy:
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Ben Ball Gameday Roundup: Back On National TV (137 clicks)
Bruins are back on national TV as they take on Cal Bears in ESPN's Primetime telecast tonight. To call the venue hostile would be unfriendly. ESPN hosts have never been friendly to UCLA. Digger will be spewing his Bruin hatred, Lavin will be talking about unreasonable UCLA fans, and Hubert Davis will be bloviating about how over-rated the Bruins are (completely forgetting how many times Roy Williams and other ACC teams have choked in the NCAAs with all world talents according to the Eastern Sports Programming Network's ACC recruiting hype machine) this season.
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Get Well Soon Coach (130 clicks)
John Wooden is recovering from pneumonia, and the 98-year-old basketball coaching great is expected to be released from the hospital soon. UCLA, the school Wooden coached to 10 national titles, said Friday he was admitted to a Los Angeles-area hospital Feb. 13 and is completing his recovery. "My father is doing well," said Nan Muehlhausen, Wooden's daughter. "His lungs are clear and he has been eating well. We expect him to be released soon."
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Random Thoughts On Consistency (119 clicks)
Consistency may be the hobgoblin of small minds and academics -- but I think our biggest challenge can be summed up in one word CONSISTENCY. We don't bring all we have, every game, all the time. Or for 3/4 of the time. If we did, we'd not have to play from behind or be in close games (which run the risk of bad calls from the SPTR's).
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UCLA's outright Pac-10 streak ends (133 clicks)
Washington's 83-78 win today against Arizona means the Huskies clinched at least a share of the Pac-10 regular season title, and they can win it outright by defeating Washington State next Saturday. U-dub's win win also means UCLA's string of outright Pac-10 titles is over at three straight.
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Grad assistants (138 clicks)
I was asked during the Q&A about who would be UCLA's graduate assistants, and I am told Phil Rauscher will be back for his second season on the offensive side and Clark Lea will be the defensive graduate assistant. Lea was with UCLA in 2006, but was at South Dakota State the last two seasons. He is returning to UCLA for 2009. The bios are from the 2008 season. [end of tex]
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