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The Go Joe Bruin 2016-17 UCLA Basketball Preview (Men’s)

By Mike Regalado

Jan 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Aaron Holiday (3) reacts with guard Isaac Hamilton (10) after making a three pointer during the second half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Aaron Holiday (3) reacts with guard Isaac Hamilton (10) after making a three pointer during the second half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 23, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Steve Alford walks on the side line against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Steve Alford walks on the side line against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /

Coaches and Staff

Head Coach – Steve Alford

Assistant Coaches – Duane Broussard, David Grace, Ed Schilling

Video Coordinator – Kory Alford

Director of Scouting/Player Development – Kory Barnett

Director of Operations – Tyus Edney

Director of Basketball Administration – Doug Erickson

Athletic Performance Coach – Wes Long

With any other school, the season after a team goes 15-17 would surely have the coach on the hot seat, at technically, Alford is. After the end of the 2015-16 season, Alford did not have much to prove that he was worthy of one of the most coveted (and difficult) coaching position in college basketball.

But things were looking up with recruiting. The Bruins landed a Top 5 class, as well as a 2017 class is shaping up to be the best in the country.

So Alford has the talent coming to Westwood, but how will his coaching affect the team? That is the question and what exactly will determine success for these Bruins in 2016-17.