All rights reserved. 4 in average scoring for a freshman. Rowe is also No. Point guard Pooh Richardson is arguably the greatest facilitator in UCLA recorded history. In the NCAA West Regional at Corvallis, Oregon, the Bruins beat Wyoming (109-60) and Pacific (80-64). He holds the record for most rebounds in a single game (28-1956) amongst others: -Thirty-fifth in all-time scoring: 1225 pts (15.5 avg), -Sixth in all-time rebounds: 900 (11.4 avg. Forward Don MacLean made his mark as a Bruin from the very beginning, starting as a freshman and averaging 18.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Trivia: According to the L.A. Times, Wilson was dismissed from his high school team in 1985 due to violations of team rules and his continued disregard of [their] program and its objectives. The All-American high school star returned to the team a few months later after resolving his differences with his teammates and coach. Drake made its first Final Four in 1969, while North Carolina made its fifth. Won West Regional Final (90-52) versus Santa Clara During his first season as a Bruin, McCoy averaged 3.3 blocks per game and currently holds the record for all-time blocks at 188. Trivia: Foster was drafted in the second round of the 1983 NBA draft and played four seasons with the Phoenix Suns. In his junior season, Goodrich was part of a team that went in the record books by becoming the first team in UCLA history to have a perfect record of 30-0 in 1964, which led the Bruins to their first NCAA Championship in school history. As a sophomore, Washington led the Bruins to their last NCAA championship under John Wooden, scoring 28 points with 12 rebounds in the Finals and earning the Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament award. Scott Chandler . 122 Year by Year results. Alcindor scored 37 points with 20 rebounds in the championship game.[5]. I was very disappointed. The team was honored forty years later in 2010, at halftime of the UCLA-Oregon game on February27. Then came a 14-0 rout of top-ranked UCLA. The 1965 NCAA tournament had two fewer teams, 23, than the previous year's tournament, which featured 25 schools. Trivia: At UCLA, Westbrook shared a dorm with teammate and current Minnesota Timberwolves player Kevin Love. Last season for the 7-foot-1 and 1/2-inch center, On the 40th anniversary, the team was honored at halftime of UCLA's Senior Day game, March 7, 2009, at. 21 in career rebounds with 663 rebounds (7.4 avg.). Dollar had eight assists and four steals in the game to help the Bruins win their first NCAA championship in 20 years. Or write about sports? His consistent scoring years as a Bruin leave him at No. Conference: AAWU Name. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. pg. UCLA won 100-64. 27 on the all-time scoring list with 1371 points (15.2 avg) and No. Moso is currently No. MacLean is the current all-time leading scoring in UCLA basketball history with 2,608 points (Lew Alcindor had 2,325 in three seasons played. Here are the top matchups and tournaments to watch in the non-conference portion of the NCAA softball season. Title. UCLA's 47-game winning streak came to an end in January when they were beaten by Houston and All-American Elvin Hayes in the Astrodome 7169; the game was known as the Game of the Century. Guard Walt Torrence was very resourceful as a guard, leading the team in rebounds in each of his three seasons as a starter at UCLA. Big Lew Sidelined By Eye Injury Suffered in Game against Bears. UCLA basketball scores, news, schedule, players, stats, photos, rumors, depth charts on RealGM.com . Shooting guard and small forward Toby Bailey was a big-time offensive producer as a Bruin from the very beginning. Conference: Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU) Bill Walton was one of the best all-around centers to play college basketball with the combination of his skilled offense and intimidating defense. In his first three seasons as a Bruin, he was a part of teams that reached the Final Four under Ben Howland. 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. 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In his four seasons as a varsity starter at UCLA, Gadzuric averaged 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. A profile of the 1969 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Wt. Torrence turned it on as a senior, averaging 21.5 points and 11.6 rebounds per game, ranking him fifth overall in both those categories for a senior. The 196970 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won its fourth consecutive NCAA National Basketball Championship, the sixth in seven years under head coach John Wooden,[1] despite the departure of Lew Alcindor to the NBA, with a win over Jacksonville.[2]. . [3][15] Assistant coach Jerry Norman was credited by Wooden for devising the diamond-and-one defense that the Bruins used to contain Hayes, who was averaging 37.7 points per game but was held to only 10. He won the first-ever John. The 1966-67 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won UCLA's third NCAA national championship under head coach John Wooden with a win over Dayton.The Bruins went undefeated, winning all 30 games. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. and senior (14.6 avg.) The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:57 p.m. Tuesday. He put solid offensive numbers as a Bruin, averaging 13.8 points per game. Michael Douchant. Big Men Are Big Again. Walt averaged 16.1 points per game in his career as a Bruin, peaking at 18.6 points per game in his senior season. It's been 50 years since the University of Houston beat the UCLA Bruins, 71-69, in front of 52,693 in the Astrodome. 2007-2008 UCLA Men's Basketball Media Guide - PDF copy available at www.uclabruins.com. [21] He led the team in rebounds (252- 7.6 avg.) He played a supporting role in UCLAs 1969 and 1970 NCAA Championships, scoring 15 points in the finals both years. He played a supporting role in UCLA's 1969 and 1970 NCAA Championships, scoring 15 points. 2 on the career blocks list with 184. Here is the Week 1 ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 poll, released Feb. 14. ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan basketball will play UCLA on Tuesday in the Elite Eight for a spot in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:53. UCLA defeated Bellarmine, but they lost to Gonzaga to finish in a tie for second. 2 Gail Goodrich, Los Angeles Lakers, No. Join our linker program. In the end, the Cougars pulled the upset, 7169, ending the Bruins' 47-game winning streak. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Bruins' third national championship in four years. Coach: John Wooden The Bruins still had time to score, but an attempted basket by Allen would not drop. In a tight game in the 2006 NCAA tournament, Afflalo made a game-winning three-pointer against Alabama in the Round of 32. 8 on the career rebounds list with 896. 44 on the all-time list. Watson was also an alert defender, and currently holds the all-time career for most steals at 235. Trivia: Edney was appointed as Director of Operations for the UCLA Mens Basketball team in 2010. He is currently No. His high ranks in the UCLA record books in both offensive and defensive categories include: -Highest three-point field goal percentage: 46.4 percent, -Most career assists: 833 (the next player on the list has 181 less), -Most individual season assists: 236 (1989), -Twenty-first on the all-time scoring list: 1461 pts. Trivia: Kevins uncle, Mike Love, is a singer for The Beach Boys. pg. Josh Giddey is a traditional point guard (even if he is 6-foot-8). Freshmen werent allowed to play on the varsity squad until 1972.) Alcindorwho had sustained an eye injury at a game against Cal a week earlierhad the worst performance of his college career. He received many accolades as a collegiate athlete, including: -Most Outstanding Player in NCAA Tournament (1967-69), -Naismith College Player of the Year (1969-first year awarded). Foster in currently No. March 1, 1969: UCLA 84, Cal 77 OT. 42 on the all-time scoring list with 1148 points (14.2 avg.). Trivia: Jackson played one game in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers, recording two points, one rebound, four assists and two steals. He currently holds the record for most steals in a game (11), ranks second in career assists (652), and ranks twentieth on the all-time scoring list. NCAA Tournament: Name. Naulls was named a second-team All-American his senior season. Forward John Moore was a three-time starter for UCLA, leading the Bruins in his sophomore (12.2 avg.) Bailey was a huge performer as a freshman in UCLAs victory in the 1995 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, scoring 26 points with nine rebounds in the championship game. His other establishments in the UCLA record books include: -Nineteenth in career rebounds: 670 (5.2 avg), -Sixth in career three-point field goals made: 171, -Sixth in career double-figure scoring games: 94. Dishing out passes to Tracy Murray, Mitchell Butler, and Don MacLean helped Martin earn the third-most career assists as a Bruin (636). Trivia: As of 2011, Green holds the record for most free throws made in an individual game21 in his senior season. ), which was also a great deal during his time in Bruin history. Center and forward Richard Washington filled the void when Bill Walton graduated in 1974. Coach: John Wooden The ban was revoked in 1976. The Bruins were led by starters Lynn Shackelford, Kenny Heitz, Lew Alcindor, Mike Warren, and Lucius Allen. Charles flourished in his final year as a Bruin in 1997, averaging 17.7 points per game and leading the Bruins to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. Forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is known best for crashing the boards at UCLA, pulling in 8.2 rebounds per game in his freshman seasonthe second-highest in history for a freshman. Lew Alcindor went down in the UCLA record books as the best Bruin ever in his three seasons under John Wooden. The Bruins entered the season ranked number 1, beginning what still stands today as the most consecutive weeks ranked in the AP poll. 8 on the all-time scoring list with 1,798 points (14.3 avg.). Here's everything you need to know about UCLA's first national championship team. In his first season as starter his junior year, Wicks was named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament during a year in which he averaged 18.6 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. A look back at the UCLA Bruins men's basketball dynasty. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He maintains the seventh-highest scoring average for a junior and has the sixth-most field goals scored for an individual season with 276. Goodrich topped off his UCLA career with a bang, scoring 42 points in a winning NCAA Championship game against Michigan (91-80) in 1965. He is a graduate of Indiana University. 33 was retired at UCLA in 1990. 32 was retired at UCLA in 1990. SGA is a modern point guard. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He was mostly known for his gritty defense, currently holding the record for most steals in an individual season (82-1997) and ranks fourth overall in all-time steals with 214. Trivia: Dayes son, Austin Daye, played for Gonzaga and currently plays professional basketball in Turkey. Lewis led his Phi Slama Jama teams to three consecutive Final Fours (19821984), advancing to the national championship game in 1983 and 1984. "[4], The game was televised nationally via a syndication package through the TVS Television Network, with Dick Enberg announcing and Bob Pettit providing color commentary. ), which positions him at No. . In the fall of 1964, UCLA added the following players to its varsity roster: UCLA won its second national championship in a row in 1965, part of a run of 10 national titles in 12 years. [3], Ted Nance, the sports information director for the University of Houston, put the schedule together. With the combination of Hazzard and Gail Goodrich on the floor, who averaged 21.5 points in the 1964, the Bruins were destined for success. With greats like Moore setting the bar higher for future Bruins, the foundation was laid for the dynasty to come. 196970 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team, Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:53, 196970 NCAA University Division men's basketball rankings, 196970 UCLA Bruins men's basketball season, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=196970_UCLA_Bruins_men%27s_basketball_team&oldid=1141980064. Wooden also played baseball during his freshman year. Three other players averaged in double figures, including sophomore guard Lucius Allen and junior Mike Warren. 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster. Barnes scored 792 points in his two years as a starter out of his total 1,066 (8.8 avg. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Shooting guard Roy Hamilton was a three-time starter in the very beginning of the post-Wooden era. The 196768 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won a second consecutive NCAA national championship, the fourth in five years under head coach John Wooden, with a win over North Carolina.[2]. The team opened the season as the No. Point guard Baron Davis was a highly sought-after recruit who chose UCLA due to its proximity to his family in Los Angeles. He is currently No. and No. He averaged an impressive 21.5 points per game in the 1964 season, surpassing that with 24.8 points per game in his final season as a Bruin. Love was a key inside component for the Bruins on their quest to the Final Four in 2008. [10] It was one of only two times in his UCLA career that he shot less than 50% from the field. Sidney Wicks was named to the 1970 All-America roster's second team. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Ht. UCLA advanced and defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 7855 for the 1968 title. Three consecutive national championships for the Bruins, five in six years. Princeton's Bill Bradley was both the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player and the NCAA tournament's leading scorer with 177 points. Assistant Coach. He also maintains the ninth-highest scoring average for a freshman with 11.5 points per game. He averaged 15.3 and 8.5 rebounds per game as a Bruin, earning him No. Trivia: Mbah a Moute, a prince in his native village of Bia Messe in Cameroon, was nicknamed The Fresh Prince after the television show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.". In the NCAA West Regional at Corvallis, Oregon, the Bruins beat Wyoming (10960) and Pacific (8064). Guard John Vallely was a junior-transfer from junior college who was a two-year starter for the Bruins. Smith, John Matthew. Point guard Gail Goodrich was a key player in establishing UCLAs dynasty under John Wooden, leading the Bruins in scoring in 1964 and 1965 towards an NCAA Championship. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. UCLA Bruins Basketball Recruiting UCLA Basketball: Sebastian Mack commits to Bruins, Mick Cronin Joe Tipton 11/16/22 On3 Basketball Recruiting 4-star guard Sebastian Mack sets commitment date Joe Tipton 11/15/22 UCLA Bruins Basketball Recruiting 4-star Sebastian Mack sets official visit to UCLA Joe Tipton 11/10/22 On3 Basketball Recruiting The Bruins finished the 2021-22 season with a 27-8 overall record and a conference record of 15-5. In fact, Watsons points-per-game stat decreased in his junior season only to have his assists per game increase (from 4.6 to 5.9). Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. On the last possession, UCLA's All-American guard Mike Warren committed a rare mental error deflecting out of bounds a pass meant for UCLA's star shooter Lynn Shackelford, who was unguarded in the corner.[4]. UCLA had prevailed against Houston 7358, and won their 3rd NCAA championship. Gail Goodrich scored 42 points to lead the Bruins in the final. Find out more. 1969 Naismith Winner: Lew Alcindor Share UCLA won its third national championship in a row and fifth in six years in 1969, when the Lew Alcindor-led Bruins defeated Purdue 92-72 in the. 1969-70 Los Angeles Lakers Roster National Basketball Association ( NBA) Team Record: 46-36 Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Western Division Postseason: 11-7 Lost finals Division Semifinals - Defeated Phoenix Suns 4-3 Division Finals - Defeated Atlanta Hawks 4-0 Finals - Lost to New York Knicks 4-3 Coach: Joe Mullaney (46-36) Dollar is also prevalently known for in-bounding the ball to Tyus Edneys 4.8-second game-winning drive against Missouri. Point guard Henry Bibby was a role player in the three consecutive championships that the Bruins won during his seasons as a varsity starter. Bibby was also known for being accurate from the free throw line and ranks seventh in career free throw percentage at 82.3 percent. Eventually, most Final Fours were awarded only to host cities with domed stadiums. Cal's Place in the NET Rankings is Not Much of a Head-Scratcher. "Big Lew" was even more dominant in the title game, with 34 points and 16 boards in a win over North Carolina. He has played in Germany, Ukraine, Israel, Russia and will play in France in 2011. Bibby was honored as an All-American in his senior season. The "Money Man", John Vallely, scored 29 points and Alcindor had 25 points at the semi-final game. (15.8 avg. He was named on the All-Tournament Team when the Bruins won the NCAA Championship in 1967 and again in 1968 with another NCAA Title. His ability as a facilitator peaked his senior season, dishing out 6.8 assists per game. Hayes, a 6-foot-9 forward, was not directly matched against the 72 Alcindor, but he did block three of Alcindor's shots, and the crowd roared his nickname, "Big E."[4], With two minutes remaining in the game, the score was tied at 69 after the Bruins' Lucius Allen made a pair of free throws. Lew Alcindor of UCLA was a talented player who was credited with reviving interest in college basketball, with Bruin games selling out arenas. The Michael Price Family UCLA Men's Head Basketball Coach. 37 on the all-time scoring list). The Bruins avenged the loss in a rematch with Houston in the NCAA Final Four, by beating the Cougars 10169 to become the only team to win consecutive NCAA championships twice. Arron Afflalo played a vital role on three Bruin teams that contributed to the recent revival of UCLA Mens Basketball under Ben Howland, whose first recruit was Afflalo. This was the first year in which the Athletic Association of Western Universities officially adopted the name Pacific-8 Conference, although that name had been used unofficially since the 196465 season after Oregon and Oregon State joined the conference. The 1969-70 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won its fourth consecutive NCAA National Basketball Championship, the sixth in seven years under head coach John Wooden, despite the departure of Lew Alcindor to the NBA, with a win over Jacksonville. 41 on the all-time scoring list with 1149 points (10.1 avg.) Or write about sports? 1 Michigan 80. 13 on the all-time rebounding list with 796 rebounds (8.8 avg.). 5 on the all-time scoring list with 1846 points (14.3 avg.). He is also No. His performance placed him on the All-Tournament Team that year. Center Dan Gadzuric was a threat for opponents on both sides of the court. In the 1972 and 1973 seasons, Walton spearheaded two teams that went a combined 60-0, winning the NCAA Championship in both years with an average scoring margin of 30 points. NCAA Tournament: During the season, UCLA was invited and participated in the Empire Classic at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Over his three-year career at UCLA, Wilkes averaged 15 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, earning him No. It was the Boilermakers' first Final Four and national championship game appearance. Trivia: As of 2011, Dollar is the head coach of Seattle University, which he is attempting to revive in Division I basketball. As of 2011, he plays basketball in China. Westbrook led the Bruins in steals (63) and assists (167) in the 2008 season, ranking ninth in steals in an individual season. Trivia: Goodrich was originally considering attending USC after the legacy of his father but was swayed by John Woodens interest in him to attend UCLA. Darren Savino. He ranks third on the all-time scoring list with 2095 points (17.2 avg.). Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Visible Ink Press, 1998). Associate Head Coach. Point guard Darren Collison was one of the scrappiest players in UCLA Mens Basketball history. Do you have a blog? He is currently No. He is currently No. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. UCLA has won an NCAA-best 11 Division I men's college basketball championships: The following is a season-by-season look at each of these championships, including stats, rosters, full-game replays and a game-by-game recap of each season. In three seasons with the Bruins, Alcindor contributed greatly to a NCAA Championship. Los Angeles Times, January 20, 2008, Wizig, Jerry - Madness began with one game. NCAA national championships in bold; NCAA Final Four appearances in italics, 196869 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team, UCLA Bruins men's basketball 196869 NCAA champions, NCAA Division I men's basketball champions, 196869 NCAA University Division men's basketball rankings, 1964 and 1965 NCAA Championship Teams to be Honored. 1968-69 UNC Basketball Roster UNC Basketball Rosters 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | All Rosters UNC Basketball Rosters Won National Semifinal (93-77) versus New Mexico State Naulls dominance in the key is echoed by the record books. Point guard Darrick Martin was a quick, agile player who was able to make plays happen. UCLA limited Houston's Elvin Hayes, who was averaging 37.7 points per game but was held to only 10. Edney was named the Bruins most valuable player his sophomore season with 13.6 points and 5.6 assists per game. 23 in career rebounds with 650 (6 avg. All rights reserved. He also holds the individual game blocks record of 11, which he achieved as a freshman. Walton had 27 rebounds in one game twice. Forward Trevor Wilson lit up the court when he became a starter his sophomore season, in which he averaged 15.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. 1 team in both the AP and UPI polls. Los Angeles Times, January 14, 1968, Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:57, Athletic Association of Western Universities, 196768 NCAA University Division men's basketball rankings, Funeral in Downey today for UCLA player Edgar Lacey, "USBWA > Awards > Oscar Robertson Trophy", "1968 NBA Draft on databaseBasketball.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=196768_UCLA_Bruins_men%27s_basketball_team&oldid=1141980587. [4] The second half saw the tension between the squads highlighted within the matchup of Houston's Elvin Hayes and UCLA's Lew Alcindor (later known as Kareem Abdul Jabbar). [21], In 2006, Hayes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Lew Alcindor) and Wooden were inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame,[22] followed by Lewis in 2007. Valley was named on the NCAA All-Tournament Team in both of those years as well. Trivia: Allen was drafted as the No. Richardsons assists per game climbed each season during his four years as a Bruin, reaching an amazing 7.6 in his senior year and leaving him with an average on 6.8 in his career. Although the Bruins were not very successful as a team during Millers UCLA career, he led the team to a NIT Championship in 1985 and was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. [5][6] Einhorn paid $27,000 for the broadcast rights on TVS. 1 Cougars. Men's Basketball - Coaching Staff. It established college basketball as a sports commodity on television and paved the way for the modern "March Madness" television coverage. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Point guard Lucius Allen, alongside Lew Alcindor and Mike Warren, was considered to be part of the greatest college basketball team in history in 1968, when UCLA took home its second out of seven consecutive NCAA titles. Associate Head Coach. Green is currently No. Image. McCoy also maintains the record for highest individual season field goal percentage as an astonishing 75.6 percent, which is 8.9 percent greater than the runner-upLew Alcindor. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Center Kevin Love was dominant in his one season as a Bruin, averaging 17.5 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. The official 2018-19 Men's Basketball Roster for the UCLA Bruins Skip To Main Content . He performed well in the 1972 NCAA championship game, playing the entire game and scoring 18 points. Or write about sports? Perhaps more importantly, it was the first time an NCAA regular season game. Checkout the latest Los Angeles Stars Roster and Stats for 1968-69 on Basketball-Reference.com Trivia: As of 2011, Washington is No. Daye is currently No. [20] UCLA won six more national championships under Wooden. UCLA fell at the cavernous Astrodome and had its 47-game winning streak stopped. The Bruins defeated the Michigan Wolverines 91-80 in the latter's firstnational championship game appearance. 15 in career rebounds with 775 (7.2 avg.). Each school received $125,000 for the game, four times the 1968 NCAA tournament payout of $31,781. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. ), -Seventh in average points scored for a senior: 21.3, -Fourth in rebounds averaged for a senior: 12.8. While its undeniably difficult to juxtapose and numerically rank such Bruin greats as Lew Alcindor and Ed OBannon, heres a look at the top 50 players in Bruin basketball history based upon their individual merit and accomplishments in an UCLA uniform: Guard Ralph Jackson was best known for his ability to spray the ball around the court, averaging 4.7 assists during his four-year career at UCLA. Point guard Walt Hazzard led the Bruins to their first ever NCAA Championship during his senior season, in which UCLA had a perfect record of 30-0. Vandeweghe shined the most in his senior season, averaging 19.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. and is eighth in career field goal percentage at 55.5 percent. 36 on the all-time scoring list with 1210 points (11.1 avg.). In his senior season, he averaged 20.4 points and 8.3 per game, worthy of the USBWA College Player of the Year. Goodrich was named on the NCAA All-Tournament Team both of those years and was honored an All-American his senior year. 17 on the all-time scoring list with 1638 points (15 avg.). This was the season Lew Alcindor, later known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, debuted on to the college basketball scene. Won West Regional Semifinal (53-38) versus New Mexico State Davis came out strong in his freshman year and was named Pac-10 Freshman of the Year. The Bruins opened with 25 wins, on a 41-game winning streak, but lost the regular season finale to rival USC on March 8, which snapped a home winning streak of 85 games. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Forward Dave Greenwood excelled greatly in a starting role during his sophomore season as a Bruin. The Bruins avenged the only loss in the Final Four, thrashing the Cougars behind Lew Alcindor's 19 points and 18 rebounds. Washington exploded as a junior, averaging 20.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. This happened right before the game against the University of Houston. Darren Savino. Find out more. Trivia: When he was asked to express what the return of the dunk [in 1976] meant to him It was like I was reborn, Johnson responded (Inside Sports Magazine: College Basketball. Chapin, Dwight - How Wooden Stopped the Big E. 2007-2008 UCLA Men's Basketball Media Guide - PDF copy available at www.uclabruins.com. in scoring, and placing himself on as one of the greatest Bruin scorers of his time (he is currently at No.
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