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2018-2019 Pac-12 Preview

Preseason Player of the Year: Jaylen Hands, UCLA Preseason All-Conference Team: Bennie Boatwright, USC Noah Dickerson, Washington Jaylen Hands, UCLA Tres Tinkle, Oregon St Kris Wilkes, UCLA Preseason Newcomer of the Year: Kevin Porter Jr., USC Projected Order of Finish: 1. UCLA Head coach Steve Alford has the unenviable task of trying to navigate the harsh andContinue reading “2018-2019 Pac-12 Preview”

Maye Day

  The defending national champions are looking good enough to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament after their 78-73 road win over Tennessee on Sunday.  Much of that is due to the emergence of Luke Maye. The junior forward is averaging 19.5 points and 10.3 rebounds per game this season and has filled inContinue reading “Maye Day”

Westwood Rising

      All year long, Steve Alford has been brewing something in Los Angeles. The embattled coach has had a superb bounce back season for UCLA. That was no more evident then on Saturday night as the Bruins took down the Arizona Wildcats in Tucson. UCLA’s resurgence can be attributed to freshman sensation LonzoContinue reading “Westwood Rising”

Ute Nation

It was apparent last season that Larry Krystkowiak was on to something. However, no one knew he was on to this. The Utah Utes have staked their claim as one of the premier teams out west and it’s because of the talent they can roll out there. The Utes are led by do everything guard DelonContinue reading “Ute Nation”

Sons of Westwood

The rumors of UCLA’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.  Early in the season it looked bleak for UCLA after struggling to beat Georgia and losing to Cal Poly.  The Bruins chemistry looked shoddy and they were working to incorporate Shabazz Muhammad into the lineup. Now the Bruins are tied for first in the Pac-12 andContinue reading “Sons of Westwood”

Gael Force Wind

Two years ago Saint Mary’s shocked the country in the NCAA tournament when, as a No. 10 seed, it upset Richmond and Villanova on its way to the Sweet 16.  If the Gaels shock anyone in the tournament this year then it’s because of negligence because they might be the best team on the WestContinue reading “Gael Force Wind”