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UCLA Basketball: 10 Reasons to #PackPauley This Season

By Mike Regalado

Jan 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of an NCAA basketball game between the Southern California Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of an NCAA basketball game between the Southern California Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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November 29, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Steve Alford reacts watching game action against CSU Northridge Matadors during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 29, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Steve Alford reacts watching game action against CSU Northridge Matadors during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Steve Alford – From Hot Seat to Hot Streak

In less than a year Head Coach Steve Alford has gone from sitting on a very hot seat to getting his team consideration as a national championship contendor.

UCLA went 15-17 and missed the NCAA Tournament in a season of errors. That prompted Alford to write a letter to the fan base promising change. He also gave back his extension that he received at the end of his first season.

Well change has indeed come as UCLA is the second best team in the nation, according to the AP Poll. They are currently 12-0 and one of the hottest teams in the country after wins over Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio State.

It seems the fire that was under Alford’s seat is now a fire under the entire Bruin squad as they are red hot!