LOS ANGELES – UCLA (11-9, 3-4 Pac-12) returns home to host No. 11 Utah (16-3, 6-1) this Thursday evening in Pauley Pavilion. Thursday’s game, nationally televised on ESPN2, will begin at 7 p.m. (PT). The Bruins will also host Colorado on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. (PT).
GAME INFORMATION
Venue: Pauley Pavilion (13,800)
Date: Thursday, Jan. 29
Game Time: 7 p.m. (PT)
Television: ESPN2
TV Talent: Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Bill Walton (analyst)
Radio: AM 570 (KLAC)
Radio Talent: Chris Roberts (play-by-play), Tracy Murray (analyst)
SIRIUS Satellite Radio: Channel 92
SIRIUS XM Radio: Channel 197
Venue: Pauley Pavilion (13,800)
Date: Thursday, Jan. 29
Game Time: 7 p.m. (PT)
Television: ESPN2
TV Talent: Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Bill Walton (analyst)
Radio: AM 570 (KLAC)
Radio Talent: Chris Roberts (play-by-play), Tracy Murray (analyst)
SIRIUS Satellite Radio: Channel 92
SIRIUS XM Radio: Channel 197
GETTING TO THE GAME
Tickets are available by ordering online or calling the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310-UCLA-WIN (825-2946). The Pauley Pavilion Box Office (north side) will open Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for that night’s 7 p.m. game against No. 11 Utah. More information about directions to Pauley, parking and tickets can be found through our Gameday Infowebsite.
Tickets are available by ordering online or calling the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310-UCLA-WIN (825-2946). The Pauley Pavilion Box Office (north side) will open Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for that night’s 7 p.m. game against No. 11 Utah. More information about directions to Pauley, parking and tickets can be found through our Gameday Infowebsite.
LISTEN LIVE
UCLA’s home game against Utah on Thursday (7 p.m. PT) will be broadcast live on the UCLA Sports Network from IMG College on AM 570 (KLAC), the flagship home of UCLA Athletics. The pregame show kicks off at 6:30 p.m. (PT). Chris Roberts 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 home game against Utah on Thursday (7 p.m. PT) will be broadcast live on the UCLA Sports Network from IMG College on AM 570 (KLAC), the flagship home of UCLA Athletics. The pregame show kicks off at 6:30 p.m. (PT). Chris Roberts 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).
THURSDAY'S MEETING
UCLA will face Utah for the second time this season, hosting the Utes on Thursday night in Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins absorbed a 71-39 loss at Utah earlier this month (Jan. 4) in their second Pac-12 game of the season. Utah raced to a 32-15 advantage by halftime in the most recent meeting at the Huntsman Center, limiting UCLA to a 28.8 percent overall field goal percentage. The Bruins have registered a 7-6 record in the all-time series between the two schools and have won three of the last five games since Utah joined the Pac-12 (in the summer of 2011).
UCLA will face Utah for the second time this season, hosting the Utes on Thursday night in Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins absorbed a 71-39 loss at Utah earlier this month (Jan. 4) in their second Pac-12 game of the season. Utah raced to a 32-15 advantage by halftime in the most recent meeting at the Huntsman Center, limiting UCLA to a 28.8 percent overall field goal percentage. The Bruins have registered a 7-6 record in the all-time series between the two schools and have won three of the last five games since Utah joined the Pac-12 (in the summer of 2011).
ABOUT THE UTES
Utah enters the week tied for first place in the Pac-12 standings with Arizona, having compiled a 16-3 overall record and a 6-1 mark in Pac-12 play. Led by head coach Larry Krystokwiak, Utah ranks No. 34 in the nation in scoring offense and No. 12, nationally, in scoring defense.
Utah enters the week tied for first place in the Pac-12 standings with Arizona, having compiled a 16-3 overall record and a 6-1 mark in Pac-12 play. Led by head coach Larry Krystokwiak, Utah ranks No. 34 in the nation in scoring offense and No. 12, nationally, in scoring defense.
RETURNING FROM THE ROAD
The Bruins have played seven of their last nine games away from home, a stretch that began with a neutral-site game in Chicago against No. 1 Kentucky (Dec. 20). Most recently, UCLA dropped consecutive Pac-12 games at Oregon State (66-55) on Thursday and at Oregon (82-64) on Saturday. UCLA will play seven of its remaining 11 regular-season contests in Pauley Pavilion, including Pac-12 games this week versus Utah (Thursday, 7 p.m.) and Colorado (Saturday, 7:30 p.m.). UCLA has gone 9-1 at home and 2-8 in road and neutral site games this season.
The Bruins have played seven of their last nine games away from home, a stretch that began with a neutral-site game in Chicago against No. 1 Kentucky (Dec. 20). Most recently, UCLA dropped consecutive Pac-12 games at Oregon State (66-55) on Thursday and at Oregon (82-64) on Saturday. UCLA will play seven of its remaining 11 regular-season contests in Pauley Pavilion, including Pac-12 games this week versus Utah (Thursday, 7 p.m.) and Colorado (Saturday, 7:30 p.m.). UCLA has gone 9-1 at home and 2-8 in road and neutral site games this season.
BACK IN OUR BUILDING
When the Bruins take the floor on Thursday night against Utah, they will be back in their home arena after having played just two home games in the previous 46 days (dating back to a home game against No. 9 Gonzaga that took place the night of Saturday, Dec. 13).
When the Bruins take the floor on Thursday night against Utah, they will be back in their home arena after having played just two home games in the previous 46 days (dating back to a home game against No. 9 Gonzaga that took place the night of Saturday, Dec. 13).
FRESHMAN LEADER
Kevon Looney is the nation’s only freshman to be averaging a double-double (13.0 ppg, 10.2 rpg). Looney has tallied 10 double-doubles in 20 games. In comparison, UCLA’s Kyle Anderson had eight double-doubles as a freshman (2012-13) and 16 last season. Looney has averaged 13.3 points and 9.9 rebounds in seven Pac-12 games and has scored in double figures in each of the Bruins’ last five contests. He tallied season-highs of 27 points and 19 rebounds in UCLA’s thrilling 86-81 double overtime victory against Stanford in Pauley Pavilion on Jan. 8.
Kevon Looney is the nation’s only freshman to be averaging a double-double (13.0 ppg, 10.2 rpg). Looney has tallied 10 double-doubles in 20 games. In comparison, UCLA’s Kyle Anderson had eight double-doubles as a freshman (2012-13) and 16 last season. Looney has averaged 13.3 points and 9.9 rebounds in seven Pac-12 games and has scored in double figures in each of the Bruins’ last five contests. He tallied season-highs of 27 points and 19 rebounds in UCLA’s thrilling 86-81 double overtime victory against Stanford in Pauley Pavilion on Jan. 8.
UCLA’S TOP SCORER
Bryce Alford ranks seventh in the Pac-12 in scoring (15.8 points per game) and has dished a team-leading 5.6 assists per game (fourth in the Pac-12). Alford, a 6-foot-3 guard from Albuquerque, N.M., has scored in double figures in 18 of UCLA’s 20 games. He is currently tied for first in the Pac-12 in minutes per game (36.0, with Stanford’s Chasson Randle) and ranks third in free throw percentage (88.5 pct, 69-of-78) and three-pointers made per game (2.5) and fifth in assist turnover ratio (2.2). He scored 15 points in the Bruins’ loss at Oregon last Saturday afternoon.
Bryce Alford ranks seventh in the Pac-12 in scoring (15.8 points per game) and has dished a team-leading 5.6 assists per game (fourth in the Pac-12). Alford, a 6-foot-3 guard from Albuquerque, N.M., has scored in double figures in 18 of UCLA’s 20 games. He is currently tied for first in the Pac-12 in minutes per game (36.0, with Stanford’s Chasson Randle) and ranks third in free throw percentage (88.5 pct, 69-of-78) and three-pointers made per game (2.5) and fifth in assist turnover ratio (2.2). He scored 15 points in the Bruins’ loss at Oregon last Saturday afternoon.
FRONTCOURT FRESHMEN
Freshmen Thomas Welsh and G.G. Goloman have made a strong impact for the Bruins in Pac-12 play. Welsh, who earned his first career start last Thursday at Oregon State in place of the injured Tony Parker (back spasms), totaled eight points and five rebounds. Welsh, a 7-foot center from Redondo Beach, Calif., also had eight points and four rebounds at USC on Jan. 14. Goloman, a 6-foot-10 forward who grew up in Körmend, Hungary, scored a season-high six points and totaled a season-best four steals in UCLA’s loss at Oregon State last Thursday.
Freshmen Thomas Welsh and G.G. Goloman have made a strong impact for the Bruins in Pac-12 play. Welsh, who earned his first career start last Thursday at Oregon State in place of the injured Tony Parker (back spasms), totaled eight points and five rebounds. Welsh, a 7-foot center from Redondo Beach, Calif., also had eight points and four rebounds at USC on Jan. 14. Goloman, a 6-foot-10 forward who grew up in Körmend, Hungary, scored a season-high six points and totaled a season-best four steals in UCLA’s loss at Oregon State last Thursday.
1,000 POINTS
Senior Norman Powell currently ranks No. 45 on UCLA’s all-time scoring list (1,072 career points). Powell, a 6-foot-4 guard from San Diego, became the 51st player in program history to have reached the 1,000 career point mark in UCLA’s game at Colorado (Jan. 2). He has averaged 8.6 points per game in his career and is just two games shy of reaching UCLA’s top-10 list for career games played. He tied his career-high with 10 rebounds at Oregon State (Jan. 22), having also grabbed 10 rebounds in a non-conference win against UC Davis as a freshman.
Senior Norman Powell currently ranks No. 45 on UCLA’s all-time scoring list (1,072 career points). Powell, a 6-foot-4 guard from San Diego, became the 51st player in program history to have reached the 1,000 career point mark in UCLA’s game at Colorado (Jan. 2). He has averaged 8.6 points per game in his career and is just two games shy of reaching UCLA’s top-10 list for career games played. He tied his career-high with 10 rebounds at Oregon State (Jan. 22), having also grabbed 10 rebounds in a non-conference win against UC Davis as a freshman.
MOVING ON UP
With five more points, Norman Powell can become the 45th player in program history to have scored at least 1,100 career points. Powell, who averaged 5.3 points per game in his first two years (68 games) at UCLA, has averaged 12.8 points per game in his junior and senior seasons (57 games).
With five more points, Norman Powell can become the 45th player in program history to have scored at least 1,100 career points. Powell, who averaged 5.3 points per game in his first two years (68 games) at UCLA, has averaged 12.8 points per game in his junior and senior seasons (57 games).
LOOKING AHEAD
UCLA will honor its 1964 and 1965 NCAA championship teams in a halftime ceremony during Saturday’s game versus Colorado (7:30 p.m.). The Bruins’ 1964 squad captured UCLA’s first NCAA basketball championship, posting a perfect 30-0 record in head coach John Wooden’s 16th season at UCLA. The following year, the Bruins won the NCAA title by going 28-2 overall and defeating Michigan, 91-80, in the NCAA championship contest. UCLA reached its peak form in the 1965 NCAA Tournament, when it averaged 100 points in four games.
UCLA will honor its 1964 and 1965 NCAA championship teams in a halftime ceremony during Saturday’s game versus Colorado (7:30 p.m.). The Bruins’ 1964 squad captured UCLA’s first NCAA basketball championship, posting a perfect 30-0 record in head coach John Wooden’s 16th season at UCLA. The following year, the Bruins won the NCAA title by going 28-2 overall and defeating Michigan, 91-80, in the NCAA championship contest. UCLA reached its peak form in the 1965 NCAA Tournament, when it averaged 100 points in four games.
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