On Tuesday, the media went on a tour of Pauley Pavilion but weren’t allowed to release anything until tonight. Here are some quick shots I took on the walkthrough. For all those interested, John Wooden’s eight-foot statue will be unveiled at 2:30 p.m. Friday.
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- First view of renovated Pauley Pavilion. Nice and shiny.
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- Looking up from the floor.
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- Press row is in the center, way in the back.
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- NE corner of the arena.
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- Look at those cherrywood lockers.
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- Straight out of Vegas.
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- Cori Close is really excited about this new video room, but said her players might be more excited about movie marathons.
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- The three sections are All-American (not pictured, but to the left), NBA, and retired jerseys.
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- Bits and pieces that have yet to go up on the “Bruins in the NBA” part of the wall.
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- All-American and three-time NBA All-Star Jamaal Wilkes poses next to his spot in the retired jerseys section.
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- Bar at the Pavilion Club. Drop a $25,000 donation and you can order here at halftime.
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- UCLA folks said it was for a lighting test, but I think we all know the truth.