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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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Dec 3, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) dribbles the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard De
Dec 3, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) dribbles the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard De /

3. Lonzo Is Ballin’

UCLA was poised and ready for this game and the floor general, Lonzo Ball, had a lot to do with it. He was not only creating the offense for this team, but paced them and knew what to do against Kentucky every time he took the ball down court… after his 4 early turnovers that is.

It looked as if Ball might have succumbed to the intensity of the environment. Was the freshman getting exposed against the Big Blue Nation? Nope.

Ball was not rattled. He was confident. Not only did he hit his first shot from way behind the 3-point line to end the half, but now has an iconic picture of himself telling the Kentucky crowd to quiet down.

He may be a freshman, but he is a very good freshman.