UCLA faces North Carolina at 4 p.m. (PT) on Thursday in the Bahamas (photo by Don Liebig)
Courtesy: UCLA Athletics
Courtesy: UCLA Athletics
Release: Wednesday 11/26/2014
Release: Wednesday 11/26/2014
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PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas - The No. 22/23 UCLA basketball team will take on No. 5/6 North Carolina in a consolation game of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament on Thursday at 4 p.m. (PT)/7 p.m. (ET). The Bruins’ game will be nationally televised on AXS TV, live from Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.
GAME INFORMATION
Venue: Imperial Arena (3,500)
Date: Thursday, Nov. 27
Game Time: 4 p.m. (PT)/7 p.m. (ET)
Television: AXS TV
TV Talent: Kenny Rice (play-by-play), Tom Walsh (analyst), Seth Davis (sideline)
Radio: AM 570
Radio Talent: Dave Marcus (play-by-play), Tracy Murray (analyst)
Venue: Imperial Arena (3,500)
Date: Thursday, Nov. 27
Game Time: 4 p.m. (PT)/7 p.m. (ET)
Television: AXS TV
TV Talent: Kenny Rice (play-by-play), Tom Walsh (analyst), Seth Davis (sideline)
Radio: AM 570
Radio Talent: Dave Marcus (play-by-play), Tracy Murray (analyst)
LISTEN LIVE
UCLA’s game against North Carolina this Thursday will be broadcast live from the Bahamas on the UCLA Sports Network from IMG College on AM 570 (KLAC), the flagship home of UCLA Athletics. Dave Marcus and former UCLA basketball standout Tracy Murray will have the call, live from Pauley Pavilion. Fans can also listen to the audio broadcast by using the TuneIn radio app (click here).
UCLA’s game against North Carolina this Thursday will be broadcast live from the Bahamas on the UCLA Sports Network from IMG College on AM 570 (KLAC), the flagship home of UCLA Athletics. Dave Marcus and former UCLA basketball standout Tracy Murray will have the call, live from Pauley Pavilion. Fans can also listen to the audio broadcast by using the TuneIn radio app (click here).
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Following a meeting against North Carolina on Thursday in the Bahamas, UCLA will face either UAB (Alabama-Birmingham) or No. 18/16 Florida on Friday at either 5 p.m. (PT) or 7:30 p.m. (PT). UAB will play Florida on Wednesday evening, following UCLA’s contest against North Carolina. The winners of each of those games are scheduled to play on Friday at 5 p.m. (PT), while the losing teams will compete on Friday at 7:30 p.m. (PT).
Following a meeting against North Carolina on Thursday in the Bahamas, UCLA will face either UAB (Alabama-Birmingham) or No. 18/16 Florida on Friday at either 5 p.m. (PT) or 7:30 p.m. (PT). UAB will play Florida on Wednesday evening, following UCLA’s contest against North Carolina. The winners of each of those games are scheduled to play on Friday at 5 p.m. (PT), while the losing teams will compete on Friday at 7:30 p.m. (PT).
ABOUT AXS TV
AXS TV is available in the Los Angeles area on the following channels: AT&T U-verse (Ch. 1106), Charter (Ch. 794), DirecTV (Ch. 340), DISH (Ch. 167), and Verizon FIOS (Ch. 569).
AXS TV is available in the Los Angeles area on the following channels: AT&T U-verse (Ch. 1106), Charter (Ch. 794), DirecTV (Ch. 340), DISH (Ch. 167), and Verizon FIOS (Ch. 569).
WEDNESDAY’S GAME
Bryce Alford scored a game-high 19 points and Kevon Looney registered his fourth consecutive double-double (16 points, 15 rebounds) in UCLA’s 75-65 loss to Oklahoma on Wednesday afternoon. The Bruins rallied from a 32-27 halftime deficit, taking a 57-49 lead in the game’s final 10 minutes. Oklahoma used an 11-0 scoring run to secure a 60-59 cushion and held on for the victory. Buddy Hield led the Sooners with 24 points (7-of-19 FGs).
Bryce Alford scored a game-high 19 points and Kevon Looney registered his fourth consecutive double-double (16 points, 15 rebounds) in UCLA’s 75-65 loss to Oklahoma on Wednesday afternoon. The Bruins rallied from a 32-27 halftime deficit, taking a 57-49 lead in the game’s final 10 minutes. Oklahoma used an 11-0 scoring run to secure a 60-59 cushion and held on for the victory. Buddy Hield led the Sooners with 24 points (7-of-19 FGs).
BRUINS DEFEAT 49ERS
UCLA earned a 77-63 win over Long Beach State in Pauley Pavilion on Sunday night, extending its record to 4-0.Norman Powell led five UCLA players who scored in double figures, logging 24 points, six rebounds and a career-high six steals against the 49ers. Bryce Alford finished with 17 points, seven assists and just one turnover. UCLA led Long Beach State at halftime 42-31, and extended its five-point lead in the game’s final 3:30 to secure the win.
UCLA earned a 77-63 win over Long Beach State in Pauley Pavilion on Sunday night, extending its record to 4-0.Norman Powell led five UCLA players who scored in double figures, logging 24 points, six rebounds and a career-high six steals against the 49ers. Bryce Alford finished with 17 points, seven assists and just one turnover. UCLA led Long Beach State at halftime 42-31, and extended its five-point lead in the game’s final 3:30 to secure the win.
SENIOR LEADER
Norman Powell was named the Pac-12 Player of the Week on Monday afternoon after averaging 23.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 steals in wins last week against Nicholls State (Nov. 20) and Long Beach State (Nov. 23). He shot 62.5 percent from the field (15-for-24), making 7 of 10 three-pointers. He scored 23 points against Nicholls State and had a 24-point performance against Long Beach State. Powell has made 11 of 21 (52.6 pct) three-pointers.
Norman Powell was named the Pac-12 Player of the Week on Monday afternoon after averaging 23.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 steals in wins last week against Nicholls State (Nov. 20) and Long Beach State (Nov. 23). He shot 62.5 percent from the field (15-for-24), making 7 of 10 three-pointers. He scored 23 points against Nicholls State and had a 24-point performance against Long Beach State. Powell has made 11 of 21 (52.6 pct) three-pointers.
TOP 25 RANKINGS
The Bruins entered the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches polls Monday after winning their first four games of the 2014-15 season. Ranked No. 22 in the AP poll and No. 23 in the coaches poll, UCLA returned to the rankings since finishing the 2013-14 campaign ranked No. 15 in the final coaches poll and No. 20 by the AP. North Carolina has been ranked No. 5 in the latest AP poll and No. 6 in the USA Today Coaches poll.
The Bruins entered the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches polls Monday after winning their first four games of the 2014-15 season. Ranked No. 22 in the AP poll and No. 23 in the coaches poll, UCLA returned to the rankings since finishing the 2013-14 campaign ranked No. 15 in the final coaches poll and No. 20 by the AP. North Carolina has been ranked No. 5 in the latest AP poll and No. 6 in the USA Today Coaches poll.
SCORE AND DISTRIBUTE
Bryce Alford leads UCLA with 19.8 points and 8.2 assists per game. Hailing from Albuquerque, N.M., Alford has been prolific distributing the ball, having dished 41 assists and committed nine turnovers (4.6-to-1 ratio). He had a career-best 13 assists (one turnover) in UCLA’s 107-74 win against Nicholls State (Nov. 20). Alford, a 6-foot-3 guard, was one of five players selected to the 2014 Pac-12 All-Freshman Team.
Bryce Alford leads UCLA with 19.8 points and 8.2 assists per game. Hailing from Albuquerque, N.M., Alford has been prolific distributing the ball, having dished 41 assists and committed nine turnovers (4.6-to-1 ratio). He had a career-best 13 assists (one turnover) in UCLA’s 107-74 win against Nicholls State (Nov. 20). Alford, a 6-foot-3 guard, was one of five players selected to the 2014 Pac-12 All-Freshman Team.
LOONEY LIVING LARGE
Kevon Looney, a 6-foot-9 forward from Milwaukee, Wis., has become the first UCLA freshman to ever record at least four double-doubles in his first five collegiate games (Kevin Love had double-doubles in his first, fourth and fifth games in 2007-08). After netting 20 points and nine rebounds in the season opener, Looney has logged four consecutive double-doubles. He totaled 16 points and 15 rebounds in UCLA’s loss to Oklahoma on Wednesday.
Kevon Looney, a 6-foot-9 forward from Milwaukee, Wis., has become the first UCLA freshman to ever record at least four double-doubles in his first five collegiate games (Kevin Love had double-doubles in his first, fourth and fifth games in 2007-08). After netting 20 points and nine rebounds in the season opener, Looney has logged four consecutive double-doubles. He totaled 16 points and 15 rebounds in UCLA’s loss to Oklahoma on Wednesday.
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