Inside the locker room after #UCLA's first true road game at No.20 Gonzaga. #GoBruins pic.twitter.com/yn8GI8FtRC
— UCLA Basketball (@UCLAMBB) December 13, 2015
1. This might be Steve Alford’s most intriguing UCLA team yet. The Bruins pulled off their most impressive road win in years on Saturday, upsetting No. 20 Gonzaga in a 71-66 decision. They became just the 11th team to ever beat the Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center, which opened in 2004.
A few caveats: The Bulldogs don’t look nearly as good as they did a year ago after losing all three backcourt starters, becoming much more prone to turnovers and missed shots. Center Przemek Karnowski also missed his fourth straight game due to back spams; his absence likely helped UCLA’s Tony Parker hit his first eight shots of the game. Even forward Domantas Sabonis, who had 18 points and eight rebounds, looked banged up for much of the game.
But still, a win is a win, and this is one that will look very good on the Bruins’ resume come Selection Sunday. Continue reading “Three thoughts after UCLA’s 71-66 win at No. 20 Gonzaga” »