The Modesto Bee named UCLA basketball commit Reeves Nelson its player of the year. Here is the story.
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UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel said it was his understanding receiver Marcus Everett, who underwent ankle surgery at the end of the season, would be 100 percent for spring practice.
Defense, Defense
Aside from the 58 points UCLA allowed in the second half of the Western Kentucky win, the Bruins’ defense has been stellar during the NCAA Tournament, culminating with the 56-point performance by Xavier in Saturday’s regional final.
“We’re peaking at the right time,” UCLA point guard Darren Collison said. “This is right where we want to be defensive-wise. Coach (Ben) Howland has done a good job of stressing it to us about our defense all season, and that’s something we’re going to be targeting these next two games.”
Moore all he can be
Narbonne defensive back/receiver Byrone Moore, who is being recruited hard by UCLA, accepted an invitation to play in January’s prestigious U.S. Army all-star game.
Lopez twins going pro
Stanford twins Brook and Robin Lopez are both leaving school for the NBA, the Associated Press reported.