UCLA Bruins: 10 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

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2. Basketball Freshmen Phenoms

Who knew that making the UCLA Basketball team an elite squad once again would only take the talents of a few fantastic freshman.

November 17, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) moves to the basket against San Diego Toreros guard Tyler Williams (1) and forward Frank Ryder (30) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Through four games, TJ Leaf is the Bruins leading scorer with 20.3 points per game. He’s also adding 10.0 rebounds per game which is good enough for fifth in the Pac-12.

Lonzo Ball is the piece the Bruins have been missing last few years. With Ball taking over at the point guard spot, he’s able to distribute, very well I might add, the rock to everyone of his teammates.

Though he has not played in the first four regular seasons of the game, Ike Anigbogu, has a little bit of experience playing with the Bruins. During UCLA’s three-game tour of Australia, Anigbogu got some time with this team. Unfortunately a meniscus tear delayed his collegiate commencement.

It is said that he could return within the next week which would give the Bruins not only a beast on the offensive glass but also a defensive presents that is going to scare a lot of the Bruins’ opponents.