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UCLA basketball: A tale of two friends

David Wharton — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:50:01 -0800

UCLA Coach Ben Howland and Cal State Fullerton Coach Bob Burton, who face each other in the season opener at Pauley Pavilion on Monday night, happen to be good friends. Burton is known for his wisecracks, always the highlight of...

UCLA football: Stan Hasiak returns to the team

Mark Medina — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:27:15 -0800

UCLA freshman guard Stan Hasiak returned to the team Thursday, but Coach Rick Neuheisel says it is unlikely he will play Saturday at Washington State. He is not expected to travel with the team. "He's back in good stead and...

Jordan James picks UCLA football

Mike Hiserman — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:32:56 -0800

Running back Jordan James verbally committed to UCLA this evening, making his announcement at halftime of the Ball State-Northern Illinois football game. He is the seventh-ranked player at his position in the nation, according to Rivals.com. James, a 5-foot-10, 190-pound...

UCLA basketball: A few media day thoughts

David Wharton — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:37:57 -0800

Speaking to reporters today, UCLA Coach Ben Howland placed the emphasis on defense -- big surprise -- as his team prepares for its opener against Cal State Fullerton on Monday night. "We're still having problems defending the dribble," Howland said...

UCLA basketball: Final vs. Humboldt State

David Wharton — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:48:23 -0800

The UCLA basketball team can point toward its season opener against Cal State Fullerton resting a little easier after a relatively straightforward 74-57 victory over Humboldt State at Pauley Pavilion on Tuesday night. It wasn't exactly a blowout, Humboldt State...

UCLA basketball: Halftime report vs. Humboldt State

David Wharton — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:32:56 -0800

A Bruins basketball team that looked rattled against Concordia last week came out calmer -- and with a fuller roster -- taking a 41-34 halftime lead against Humboldt State in an exhibition at Pauley Pavilion tonight. The presence of point...

UCLA basketball: Thoughts from a recruit

David Wharton — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:32:53 -0800

Harrison Barnes, the top prospect in the nation this season, is not expected to choose UCLA when he announces his decision Friday -- Duke or perhaps North Carolina is the more likely candidate -- but he had some nice things...

UCLA football: Neuheisel concerned about the Bruins dropping the ball

Chris Foster — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:49:42 -0800

There is more than a little concern among UCLA coaches about the way the Bruins have handled, or rather mishandled, the football of late. UCLA has fumbled 10 times in the last two games, two led to Washington touchdowns that...

UCLA basketball: Playing catch-up

David Wharton — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:53:43 -0800

UCLA point guard Jerime Anderson, pestered by a groin injury, has made it through only a few full practices over the last month. That's not good for a young man expected to direct the offense this season. So Anderson needs...

UCLA basketball: Josh Smith talks Bruins

David Wharton — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:08:20 -0800

Washington recruit Josh Smith, among the top-rated big men in the nation, offered a few thoughts tonight on why he chose to commit to the Bruins over the University of Washington. "In the end, I just looked at where I...

UCLA basketball: Bruins score big recruiting win

David Wharton — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:47:17 -0800

Washington state prospect Josh Smith, one of the top-rated big men in the nation, has committed to UCLA. A 6-9, 270-pound center from Kentwood High, Smith came to the decision about an hour ago, his father said, choosing the Bruins...

UCLA football: Quarterback Kevin Prince ready to practice

Chris Foster — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:01:12 -0800

UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince today received medical clearance to resume lifting weights and practicing after going through a series of tests this morning. Prince, who suffered a concussion against Washington, saw his physician early this afternoon, the last step before...

UCLA basketball: A tough start for Brendan Lane

David Wharton — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:19:36 -0800

UCLA forward Brendan Lane was making his way back from an ankle sprain, finally getting back to practice over the weekend, when he hit another roadblock. The freshman called in this morning to say that he was feeling sick and...

UCLA basketball: Honeycutt injured

David Wharton — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:02:02 -0800

As if UCLA's scare against Concordia this week wasn't reason enough for concern, the Bruins have suffered yet another in a string of injuries that have plagued the team this preseason. Freshman forward Tyler Honeycutt will be out three to...

UCLA football: A fan's look back at Washington

Jim Barrero — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:49:47 -0800

Maybe it only felt as if the UCLA Bruins hadn't won a football game since 1967. Still, there's no denying that Saturday's victory over Washington -- on a day the team wore throwback jerseys to honor the season in which...

UCLA football: George Uko, out-of-state talent take a look at Bruins

Chris Foster — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:15:05 -0800

UCLA continues to attract out-of-state visits, as Owamagbe Odighizuwa, Richard Ash and Aramide Olaniyan are attending today’s game against Washington. Odighizuwa, a 6-foot-3, 234-pound defensive end from Portland (Ore.) Douglas High, has also made visits to Florida, Nebraska and California....

UCLA basketball: Another visit for Terrence Jones

David Wharton — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:56:19 -0800

This weekend, the Bruins are entertaining Terrence Jones, a 6-foot-7 forward from Jefferson High in Portland, Ore. Jones has a reputation for being a versatile player, able to operate from three-point range as well as down low with his back...

UCLA basketball: For a good cause

David Wharton — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:42:19 -0800

The final tally is in for "Dribble for the Cure II," and the UCLA men's and women's basketball teams helped to raise approximately $85,000 for the fight against pediatric cancer. The players were joined last Sunday by more than 630...

Chris Dufresne: USA Today coaches reverse call on secret ballot decision

Chris Dufresne — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:23:15 -0800

It's been a tough year in the replay booth, but college football finally got one right when coaches in the USA Today poll today overturned a decision made last off season to quit making their final ballots public in the...

UCLA basketball: The morning after

David Wharton — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:48:43 -0800

If the UCLA coaches and players have sounded like a broken record the past few weeks, it's because they've been, well, broken up. So, after a distressingly close call against little-known Concordia on Wednesday night -- a 62-61 victory over...