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UCLA Basketball: How Will Steve Alford Mesh With The 2013-14 Bruins?

Steve Alford brings a lot to the table as UCLA’s new head basketball coach—but what does he have that previous coach Ben Howland didn’t? To start, Alford should be able to better implement…Read More

NBA Draft 2013: Examining Larry Drew II, And His Future

While UCLA wingman Shabazz Muhammad has gained considerable attention in recent weeks due to his draft status, many fans and draftniks have forgotten about Larry Drew II, UCLA’s primary point guard…Read More

2013 NBA Draft: Shabazz Muhammad Says Ben Howland’s System “Held Him Back”

With the 2013 NBA draft just around the corner, many eyes are glued to UCLA wingman Shabazz Muhammad. Although Muhammad is no longer considered the top-five pick that he once was, the draft process for…Read More

NBA Draft 2013: Shabazz Muhammad A Risk Worth Taking

Yes, UCLA guard/forward Shabazz Muhammad has baggage. Yes, him and his father lied about his age. And yes, Muhammad disappointed UCLA hoops fans in 2012-13. No, this shouldn’t affect your perception…Read More

NBA Draft 2013: Why Picking Shabazz Muhammad Isn’t Worth The Trouble

Lottery pick or not, Shabazz Muhammad is not the prima donna you’re looking for, dear NBA team. Take this from someone who watches every UCLA game with a mindful eye, someone who’s just as…Read More

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UCLA Basketball Recruiting: What Texas Tech Transfer Wannah Bail Means To The Bruins

While the college baseball postseason is heating up in Westwood, some big news on the basketball front…Read More

UCLA Basketball: Bruins Add Alabama To Non-Conference Slate For Alford’s Debut

New UCLA head coach Steve Alford isn’t shying away from a challenge as he settles into his first…Read More

UCLA Basketball: A Possible UCLA—Duke Matchup in 2013?

With UCLA and Duke finalizing dates to play at Madison Square Garden next season, we will be treated…Read More

UCLA Basketball: Who Needs To Step Up For The Bruins Next Year?

With the departure of Larry Drew II and Shabazz Muhammad, UCLA is going to need a bevy of players to…Read More

UCLA Basketball: Give Steve A Chance

This Go Joe Bruin contributor is rooting for Steve Alford, which means a few things to me. First, it…Read More

UCLA Basketball: What Tony Parker’s Return Means For The Bruins

On Sunday evening, UCLA forward-center Tony Parker tweeted that he’s staying at UCLA. This is…Read More

UCLA Basketball: Much Ado About Alford

The hiring of Steve Alford to run the UCLA men’s basketball program has been met with mixed reactions.…Read More

UCLA Basketball: What Recent Reaffirmations Mean For Steve Alford

Since taking the head coaching position at UCLA last week, Steve Alford has had plenty of business to…Read More

UCLA Basketball: Should Tony Parker Stick With the Bruins?

When UCLA announced the hiring of new head coach Steve Alford on Saturday, the rumor mill went into…Read More

UCLA Basketball: Steve Alford Hire By the Numbers

The UCLA basketball coaching search has officially come to a close after athletic director Dan Guerrero…Read More

UCLA Basketball: Bruins Bounced from March Madness in Round of 64

What was supposed to be a year of explosive resurgence for UCLA basketball ended with a fizzle as the…Read More

UCLA Hoops: NCAA Tourney Q&A With Minnesota FanSided Site, Gold and Gopher

UCLA (25-9) will meet Minnesota (20-12) on the hardwood tonight at 6:57 pm PST in Austin, Texas in the…Read More

Pac-12 Basketball: Conference Parity Could Be Magic in March Madness

With the actual “first” round of the NCAA Tournament set to begin Thursday morning, it’s…Read More

UCLA Basketball: Analyzing the Bruins’ 2013 NCAA Tournament Draw

After suffering a tragic end in the Pac-12 Tournament this weekend, the UCLA Bruins got some more disappointing…Read More

UCLA Basketball: Bruins Advance to Pac-12 Championship Game vs. Oregon

The UCLA Bruins are 25-8, and playing in the Pac-12 Championship Game versus Oregon after a hard, scrappy…Read More