UCLA Basketball: 5 Bold Predictions for the 2017-18 Season

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5. UCLA Will Win the Pac-12 and Make the Final Four

Here’s another first in regards to next season… the UCLA Basketball team will win the Pac-12 Conference regular-season championship AND make it to the Final Four.

Talk about a bold prediction.

After having one year of experience with an uber talent-laden squad, Steve Alford will continue to improve his coaching and development of the players as they continue to play at a high-level. UCLA did well this past season, but there were still obvious flaws.

Defense needs to improve and roster management needs careful attention with the depth the Bruins have coming in. Knowing how to play with a large group of talented athletes will help Alford to understand how to navigate through next season’s schedule.

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You probably think I’m crazy and you’re probably right. Go Bruins.