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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 Aaron Holiday (3) dribbles the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Aaron Holiday (3) dribbles the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

6. THE Sixth Man: Aaron Holiday

I was only going to do five takeaways but I think this extra takeaway is indeed a bonus.

There are currently six Bruins averaging double-digit points per game. Five are starters and one of them comes off the bench. That would be sophomore guard Aaron Holiday.

Holiday started last season but has taken a backseat to Lonzo Ball and he has not let that get in the way of how he plays his game. Against Kentucky, there were times where Holiday was the most aggressive Bruin on the court and literally went right at the Wildcats.

Holiday is exactly what UCLA needs and they have not had that in the last few seasons. For the Bruins to have multiple players able to handle the ball is a plus.

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To have someone as aggressive and determined to win as Holiday is priceless. Go Bruins!