Quick Hoops Recruiting Update Jun 13, 2008
Date: Jun 12, 2008 There has been a flurry of developments in terms of UCLA basketball recruiting, with UCLA being added to the list of an elite high major guard, and many top prospects coming to UCLA's campus over the next few weeks. to read the rest of this story. (BruinReportOnline.com)
Georgia’s other drought Jun 6, 2008
"Back then, I had 25 to 50 scouts coming to watch me in the 10th grade and not just for baseball," said Blomberg, who also starred in basketball and football for Druid Hills and was offered between 100 to 125 scholarships for both sports in 1967, one such offer coming from legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden. "By the 11th grade, I knew I was going to be drafted high in baseball, but I wasn't sure what I wanted to do. I really enjoyed basketball and football, and I even liked the thought... (Albany Herald)
Latest On UCLA Hoops Recruiting May 22, 2008
Date: May 21, 2008 This is a big week for UCLA basketball recruiting, with some considerable news coming about 6-10 senior center J'mison Morgan, the #23-ranked player in the nation, some more developments with Alex Stepheson, the 6-9 transfer from North Carolina, and more. to read the rest of this story. (BruinReportOnline.com)
Thomas honored May 21, 2008
Thomas, quoting UCLA basketball coaching legend John Wooden, said he teaches to surround himself with special individuals. He was nominated by eighth grader Tony Brooks, the quarterback and captain of the DMS football team. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Update on Morgan, Stepheson May 20, 2008
Date: May 19, 2008 It seems many UCLA basketball fans are sitting on the edge of their seats awaiting some developments over J'mison Morgan, the 6-10 high school senior center from Texas, and Alex Stepheson, the 6-9 transfer from North Carolina. Here are some tidbits of info to keep you on that edge. (BruinReportOnline.com)
First to 100 Trivia - The Complete Quiz May 2, 2008
Who was the starting center at 6 feet 5 inches on John Wooden's first UCLA basketball championship team in 1964 ... Who was the starting UCLA basketball center between Lew Alcindor and Bill Walton for 3 NCAA title teams. (Uclabruins.com)
Feature: Love, Westbrook Headed for NBA Apr 19, 2008
Both were likely making their final statements as UCLA basketball players. If so, both ended their careers on appropriate notes. (Pac-10.org)
NBA final destination for 'determined' Love Apr 18, 2008
"He completed the greatest freshman year in the history of UCLA basketball," Bruins coach Ben Howland said. "The entire UCLA family will be rooting for him for the rest of his career.". (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Williams' William Bruce Named 2008 Hockey Humanitarian Apr 12, 2008
Beyond winning the Hockey Humanitarian Award, Bruce in January was recognized by Athletes for a Better World with the prestigious John Wooden Citizenship Cup, emblematic of "the most outstanding role model in college athletics who has made the greatest difference in the lives of others." Named for legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, the award recognizes one amateur and one professional athlete each year. Nearly 380,000 NCAA athletes from over 17,000 teams are eligible nominees for the... (Wcha.com)
Post-Season Recruiting Re-Set Apr 10, 2008
Date: Apr 9, 2008 With the basketball season over, the focus now turns to UCLA basketball recruiting. Here's a new look at UCLA's recruiting situation in terms of the 2008 season (will it get another recruit. (BruinReportOnline.com)
Bruins breaking up? Apr 9, 2008
UCLA basketball stars Kevin Love and Darren Collison have both told coach Ben Howland that they plan to enter the NBA draft, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday. The report, which cited "sources close to the players", said that Love and Collison were expected to hire agents, which would end any possibility of them changing their minds about leaving UCLA.. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Level 8 quintet is great Apr 5, 2008
UCLA basketball and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 70 s. Yep. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
UCLA's Wooden confident this is the Bruins' year Apr 1, 2008
Former UCLA basketball head coach John Wooden is confident that current head coach Ben Howland will lead UCLA to a national championship this year. "I'm still having trouble getting around," he said. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
UCLA can't leave Final Four empty-handed Mar 30, 2008
Now they are going back to a place that UCLA basketball once owned. Now they are going back to a place that, for the last two seasons, has treated them like itinerant renters. (Los Angeles Times)
New NCAA tournament? No thanks, Bob Knight Mar 29, 2008
State football isnt exactly UCLA basketball, but the principle is the same. Teams from the lowliest of conferences would be sentenced to a sort of tournamentless purgatory, where even the most successful seasons would not be rewarded with a postseason berth. (Yale Herald, CT)
Walters: Love big man matchup in West final Mar 28, 2008
And so for at least one more game UCLA basketball games will remain a Lovefest. And for at least one more game Xavier will have Josh Duncan. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tiger Senior Adds "Flare and Spunk" to Team Mar 19, 2008
Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden once said, "It is not so important who starts the game, but who finishes it." Mizzou senior gymnast is the type of person Coach Wooden was referring to. A senior on the MU gymnastics team, Puccio has battled her body and the odds to return to the gym for her last season and continue the elite athletic lifestyle that has shaped her so significantly. (Mutigers.com)
Injuries from falls are growing concern for seniors Mar 18, 2008
former first lady Nancy Reagan and former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden all fell recently. All are said to be recovering. (USA Today -- News)
Wooden remains in hospital for treatment after fall Mar 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- John Wooden's daughter says the former UCLA basketball coach should be leaving the hospital in the next few days. Wooden is being treated for a rapid heartbeat after he was injured in a fall. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Doctors work to control Wooden's rapid heart rate Mar 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- John Wooden's daughter says the former UCLA basketball coach is still being treated for a rapid heart rate and it's unclear when he'll be leaving the hospital. In a statement Saturday, Nan Muehlhausen says doctors are still adjusting Wooden's medication. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Wooden's condition improves Mar 8, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) John Wooden's daughter says the former UCLA basketball coach is improving daily and should be leaving the hospital in the next couple of days. In a statement Friday, Nan Muehlhausen, says her father is doing much better and that an irregular beat discovered a few days ago is under control. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wooden's release from hospital could be this week Mar 8, 2008
In a statement, Nan Muehlhausen said the former UCLA basketball coach was healing and that an irregular beat discovered a few days ago was under control. The 97-year-old Hall of Fame coach fell at his home Feb. 28, breaking his left wrist and collarbone. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
More of this story Mar 8, 2008
6) Collision ehensive: With March Madness ready to heat up, you have to like the chances of this year's UCLA basketball team, currently ranked second or third in the country, depending on the poll. Although freshman center Kevin Love is a star, how far they go will probably depend on the play of junior point guard Darren Collison. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Wooden could be released from hospital soon Mar 7, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- John Wooden's condition improved again Thursday, and it appears the former UCLA basketball coach will be released from the hospital soon. "Dad looks better than he did yesterday," daughter Nan Muehlhausen said in a statement. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Vols rally past Gators Mar 6, 2008
NOTEWOODEN UPDATE: John Wooden was up and about Wednesday and his medication was changed to alleviate an irregular heartbeat, six days after the former UCLA basketball coach was hospitalized after breaking his left wrist and collarbone in a fall. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
UCLA Basketball Signees To Play In State Tournament This Week Mar 4, 2008
Rebekah Gardner and Atonye Nyingifa. Nyingifa, Gardner on collision course to meet in Southern California final. (Uclabruins.com)
Miller second, but still king of hills Mar 3, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Legends of March Mar 3, 2008
Always will be, just like John Wooden will always be UCLA basketball. 2. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Wooden's 'spirits are good' afterscary fall Mar 1, 2008
Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden ... LOS ANGELES - John Wooden broke his left wrist and collarbone in a fall, leaving the former UCLA basketball coach hospitalized Friday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Legendary Coach John Wooden Hurt in Fall Mar 1, 2008
John Wooden broke his left wrist and collarbone in a fall, leaving the former UCLA basketball coach hospitalized Friday. Daughter Nan Muehlhausen said the 97-year-old Wooden fell in his condominium Thursday night. (Herald Sun)
Coaching legend Wooden hurt in fall Mar 1, 2008
LOS ANGELES Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden remained hospitalized but apparently in good condition Saturday after a spill in his condominium left the 97-year-old legend with a pair of broken bones ... Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden listens during a news conference in this Dec. 9, 2005 file photo, in Anaheim, Calif. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UCLA's John Wooden Recovering After Fall Mar 1, 2008
Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden was hospitalized after breaking his wrist and collarbone in a fall at his Encino condo. The fall happened Thursday evening, KNBC reported. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Kentucky's Patterson out for season Mar 1, 2008
" Kentucky (16-10, 10-3) has three games remaining before the SEC Tournament and may need multiple victories to sneak into the NCAA tournament field as an at-large team. Patterson led Huntington High to three straight West Virginia state championships, the last one alongside fellow phenom O.J. Mayo, who currently plays for Southern Cal. The three-time SEC freshman of the week was just 54 points away from breaking Rex Chapman's school record for a freshman with 464 points. Patterson said his... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Westbrook: Flash and Substance Feb 28, 2008
Date: Feb 27, 2008 One of the biggest developments of this UCLA basketball season has been the hyper-emergence of sophomore guard and resident Superman, Russell Westbrook. Our hoops columnist Kennedy Cosgrove reviews all of the poor guys who Westbrook has P.O.T.D'd this season. (BruinReportOnline.com)
No. 4 UCLA Travels to Arizona State Feb 27, 2008
THREE FUTURE BRUINS NAMED TO 2008 JORDAN BRAND ALL-AMERICAN TEAM Three future UCLA basketball players have been named to the 2008 Jordan Brand All-American Team and will play in an all-star game on April 19, 2008, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Drew Gordon (F/C, 6-8, 235, Archbishop Mitty HS, San Jose, Calif. (Uclabruins.com)
Joe Torre has traded Yankee pinstripes for Dodger blues, and will try to fashion L.A.'s first pennant winner since 1988. Feb 21, 2008
And between USC football coach Pete Carroll and UCLA basketball coach Ben Howland, the city also has two of the most celebrated coaches in the college game. When Torre came to L.A. this winter, he expected to blend right in. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Washington shocks No. 5 UCLA Feb 11, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008. More College Basketball. (Rocky Mountain News)
Husky 2008 Class Consists Of 26 High School Athletes Feb 7, 2008
8 at the 2007 state track meet won the 100 and 200 meters at the league meet as a sophomore won the 100, 200, 4x100 and long jump at the Oregon Junior Olympics meet in 2006 as a junior, was a finalist for the Oregon state prep athlete of the year, which was won by current UCLA basketball star a cousin of fellow Husky classmate played football for coach Chad Carlson at Lincoln. LB 5-11, 207 Baton Rouge, La. (Washington Sports -- Rivals.com)
Howard: Can't deny UCLA's greatness Feb 2, 2008
I now give to you the five things that make UCLA basketball great ... John Wooden Without John Wooden, UCLA basketball would not have the tremendous success that it has had ... He has restored the legacy that is UCLA basketball, advancing to the Final Four in consecutive seasons. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Are the Razorbacks a top 15 athletic program? Jan 24, 2008
Stuttgart Daily Leader - Sports. Thursday, January 24, 2008. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
The Wednesday Inside Scoop Jan 24, 2008
Forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and center Lorenzo Mata-Real sat out of practice Tuesday after sustaining first-half concussions during Saturday's loss to USC. UCLA basketball coach Ben Howland pronounced Mbah a Moute questionable and Mata-Real doubtful for Thursday's game at Oregon, though he remains hopeful both will be available Saturday night against Oregon State. If Mbah a Moute is unable to play against the Ducks (12-6, 3-3 Pac-10), it would deprive eighth-ranked UCLA (16-2, 4-1) of one... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dodgers Host Minor League 'Mini Camp' Jan 12, 2008
Four of those in attendance -- Meloan, Hu, LaRoche and Young -- have already "seen the elephant (experienced Major League service time). The teachers include all of the organization's Minor League roving instructors. But even some of the Dodgers' Major Leaguers have turned out, from coaches Don Mattingly and Rick Honeycutt to players Andruw Jones, Matt Kemp, James Loney and Brad Penny. A day begins with a spring training-like workout at the ballpark, but the afternoons include classroom sessions... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Collison is questionable Jan 12, 2008
template_bastemplate_bas UCLA BASKETBALL. Bruins hope for a banged-up effort. (Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers host first winter mini-camp Jan 12, 2008
Among guest lecturers brought in: legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, Hall of Fame outfielder Duke Snider, Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda, former MVP and Cy Young winner Don Newcombe and longtime Southland sportscaster Jim Hill. There will be a farewell dinner next week with an unnamed celebrity guest. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Cunningham retiring as athletic director at UCSB Jan 9, 2008
-- Former UCLA basketball coach Gary Cunningham, the athletic director at UC Santa Barbara since September 1995, will retire next summer. "I am proud of what we have accomplished in my 12 years," Cunningham said in a statement issued Tuesday. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Love's new shot pays off Jan 7, 2008
UCLA BASKETBALL REPORT. New shot pays off for Love. (Los Angeles Times)
UCLA gets the Bay Area sweep Jan 6, 2008
UCLA defeats Cal, 70-58 - Los Angeles Times. Ben Margot / APUCLA forward Alfred Aboya falls into the stands after passing a loose ball to teammate Russell Westbrook during the first half of the Bruins' game at California on Saturday afternoon. (Los Angeles Times)
UCLA defeats Cal, 70-58 Jan 6, 2008
Ben Margot / APUCLA forward Alfred Aboya falls into the stands after passing a loose ball to teammate Russell Westbrook during the first half of the Bruins' game at California on Saturday afternoon. Ben Margot / APUCLA forward Alfred Aboya falls into the stands after passing a loose ball to teammate Russell Westbrook during the first half of the Bruins' game at California on Saturday afternoon. (Los Angeles Times)
Howland faces new challenge Jan 3, 2008
Not everybody spent all day yesterday enjoying themselves watching the bowl games, UCLA basketball head coach Ben Howland took time out to speak to the media about the status of his Bruin basketball team. Michael Roll was one of the main topics of conversation. (UCLA Sports -- Rivals.com)
Injuries to force lineup shift Jan 2, 2008
By Diane Pucin, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer January 2, 2008 With the latest UCLA basketball injury -- Michael Roll's second possible partial tear or rupture of a tendon in the bottom of his left foot -- Coach Ben Howland has some lineup refiguring to do. But Tuesday, two days before the fifth-ranked Bruins play Stanford to start defense of their consecutive Pacific 10 Conference championships, Howland wasn't ready to make any commitments. (Los Angeles Times)
Neuheisel hits ground running Jan 1, 2008
template_bastemplate_bas UCLA BASKETBALL REPORT. Roll suffers a ruptured tendon. (Los Angeles Times)
It's all about the team Dec 31, 2007
UCLA BASKETBALL REPORT. Bruins beyond one dimension. (Los Angeles Times)
Collison says knee is better Dec 24, 2007
template_bastemplate_bas UCLA BASKETBALL REPORT. Collison says his knee is not an issue. (Los Angeles Times)
Movable beast awaits Bruins Dec 22, 2007
template_bastemplate_bas UCLA BASKETBALL. A movable beast faces UCLA. (Los Angeles Times)
Bruins need a breather Dec 18, 2007
template_bastemplate_bas UCLA BASKETBALL REPORT. Banged-up players could use a breather. (Los Angeles Times)
#8 UCLA Too Much for ISU in an 89-49 Bruin Victory Dec 16, 2007
Los Angeles, CA --- Thirty years ago Idaho State ended the UCLA basketball dynasty in shocking fashion in the Sweet 16 of the 1977 NCAA Tournament. Thirty years later, history did not repeat itself as the #8 UCLA Bruins took care of Idaho State with an 89-49 win over the Bengals in historic Pauley Pavilion. (Isubengals.com)
Richt: A lot to gain from Sugar Bowl Dec 15, 2007
Now as far as as the Pac 10 we have USC(the other tailback U) and John Wootens UCLA basketball program and who else. By GWK. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The day the dynasty ended Dec 15, 2007
By Diane Pucin, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer December 15, 2007 It was truly the end of the UCLA basketball dynasty. On March 17, 1977, Idaho State upset the second-ranked Bruins, 76-75, in the second round of the NCAA West Regional in Provo, Utah. (Los Angeles Times)
Collison not quite himself yet Dec 14, 2007
template_bastemplate_bas UCLA BASKETBALL REPORT. Collison not quite himself yet. (Los Angeles Times)
Savor the moments, ASU fans Dec 14, 2007
As good as the UCLA basketball teams of the 1960s and 70s were, as bulletproof as those Bruins seemed, their glory days came to an end. Sure, the Bruins haven't gone away completely. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Ben Howland battles team's injuries Nov 29, 2007
UCLA basketball coach Ben Howland met the media and was asked questions on his team's many, many injuries. Whatever bug hit the football team has found its way to the basketball squad as well, but so far the hoops team has been able to weather the storm thus far. (UCLA Sports -- Rivals.com)
School Specialty teams with coaching great John Wooden Nov 29, 2007
Retired UCLA basketball coach John Wooden has teamed up with to create educational systems based on the coaching great's philosophy for success. School Specialty, a provider of educational products and teaching aids based in Greenville, is offering a line of customized student agendas, planners and workbooks for primary or elementary students built on Wooden's character-development system called Pyramids for Success. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Aboya has fracture near eye Nov 25, 2007
template_bastemplate_bas UCLA BASKETBALL. Aboya has fracture around eye. (Los Angeles Times)
Column: Is This the Year for Banner 12? Nov 17, 2007
Date: Nov 16, 2007 A new contributing basketball columnist, Kennedy Cosgrove, gives us the perspective of the UCLA basketball fan at the beginning of perhaps the most-anticipated UCLA basketball season in a long time. to read the rest of this story. (BruinReportOnline.com)
Bruin Great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar To Be Inducted Into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Nov 17, 2007
The UCLA basketball team, which has reached the semifinals of the CBE Classic, will attend the pre-ceremony reception. Other players to be inducted include Dick Groat, a two-time All-America basketball player at Duke University in 1951 and 1952, who went on to star in major league baseball and was the National League's most valuable player in 1962 with the Pittsburgh Pirates; three-time Tennessee State All-America Dick Barnett, who won two National Basketball Association (NBA) titles with the... (Uclabruins.com)
