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UCLA Basketball: 5 Takeaways From The Win Over Kentucky

By Mike Regalado

Dec 3, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Steve Alford looks on before the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Steve Alford looks on before the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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November 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Steve Alford reviews plays with guard Lonzo Ball (2), guard Isaac Hamilton (10) and forward TJ Leaf (22) during a stoppage in play against the Pacific Tigers during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Steve Alford reviews plays with guard Lonzo Ball (2), guard Isaac Hamilton (10) and forward TJ Leaf (22) during a stoppage in play against the Pacific Tigers during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

A lot of things went right for the UCLA Basketball team in their win over Kentucky and going forward it will help them find success. Here are 5 takeaways from UCLA’s huge win.

1. This UCLA Basketball Team IS For Real

There is no doubt that this UCLA Basketball team is for real. Last week, I wrote an article questioning how good UCLA basketball is. Well they just proved that they are pretty darn good after they beat Kentucky in Lexington.

Going into the game, UCLA was 8-0 against primarily weak teams, though their victories against Nebraska and Texas A&M proved that they have definitely improved, but how good can they actually be? To actually beat UK in their own home solidifies the fact that UCLA is one of the best teams in the country.

UCLA held off the #1 team in the nation. They did it with offense, defense and patience.

With UCLA Basketball on the path that they are, many are already talking about a National Championship (aside from LaVar Ball). That is all well and good, but it is still quite a ways away. Right now, UCLA needs to focus on finishing strong in their non-conference schedule which continues next Saturday against Michigan.