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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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Nov 25, 2015; Lahaina, HI, USA; UCLA Bruins huddle up before the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the Maui Jim Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2015; Lahaina, HI, USA; UCLA Bruins huddle up before the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the Maui Jim Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

“The Keys”

Key Returners

Isaac Hamilton – 16.8 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, .472 FG%

Bryce Alford – 16.1 ppg, 5.2 apg, 3.8 rpg, .385 FG%

Thomas Welsh – 11.2 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.1 bpg, .590 FG%

Aaron Holiday – 10.3 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 4.0 apg .394 FG%

Key Losses

Tony Parker (graduated)

Noah Allen  (transfer)

Jonah Bolden (left to play pro ball in Australia)

Recruits (rankings per Scout.com)

Lonzo Ball – 5-star, Naismith Player of the Year, Gatorade Player of the Year

T.J. Leaf – 5-star, #22 Player in the nation (Scout), 2nd Team All-American (USA Today)

Ike Anigbogu – 5-star, #17 Player in the nation (Scout), #1 Center in CA

2017 Commitments (as of November 1, 2016)

Jaylen Hands – PG, 5-star, 6’2″, 170 lbs., El Cajon, CA (Foothills Christian HS)

Cody Riley – PF, 4-star, 6’7″, 250 lbs., Chatsworth, CA (Sierra Canyon School)

Jalen Hill – C, 4-star, 6’8″, 200 lbs., Corona, CA (Centennial HS)

LiAngelo Ball – SG, 3-star, 6’6″, 220 lbs., Chino Hills, CA (Chino Hills HS)

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