UCLA Basketball in trouble!

Olsondogg · Post by **Olsondogg** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 9:39 am

azcat49 wrote:The Bruins have been very impressive. Ball is the real deal. I think they will beat Kentucky when they play

They have looked good, but won't against UK...

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 9:57 am

Olsondogg wrote:
azcat49 wrote:The Bruins have been very impressive. Ball is the real deal. I think they will beat Kentucky when they play
They have looked good, but won't against UK...

That game could go either way. These two could see each other again in March.

YoDeFoe · Post by **YoDeFoe** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:23 am

azcat49 wrote:The Bruins have been very impressive. Ball is the real deal. I think they will beat Kentucky when they play

UCLA will lose by double digits.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 11:54 am

YoDeFoe wrote:
azcat49 wrote:The Bruins have been very impressive. Ball is the real deal. I think they will beat Kentucky when they play
UCLA will lose by double digits.

Very doubtful. They're undefeated, and I don't even think they've trailed in a game this year by more than a few points. You're underestimating Ball.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 12:04 pm

YoDeFoe wrote:
azcat49 wrote:The Bruins have been very impressive. Ball is the real deal. I think they will beat Kentucky when they play
UCLA will lose by double digits.

If there shots are not falling it could get ugly but they could also get hot and make a run. I think UCLA will show the country that they are for real.

Best part about this is one of us will be right and one of us will be wrong. My limb is much further out than yours for sure.

Go Bruins and go PAC 12

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 3:52 pm

If ucla wins and Ball shoots over 40% from deep, YDF's head might explode. Either way, we wouldn't see him again.

In all seriousness, we aren't as athletic as they are and our defense will allow them to keep pace fairly easy

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 3:59 pm

MrBug708 wrote:If ucla wins and Ball shoots over 40% from deep, YDF's head might explode. Either way, we wouldn't see him again.

In all seriousness, we aren't as athletic as they are and our defense will allow them to keep pace fairly easy

Im curious what the o/u will be open as. They may score 180+ combined.

YoDeFoe · Post by **YoDeFoe** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 4:58 pm

>if ucla wins and Ball shoots over 40% from deep, YDF's head might explode.

Truth.

>we aren't as athletic as they are and our defense will allow them to keep pace fairly easy

You think they're going to try to keep pace with your scoring. That's rich.

>Im curious what the o/u will be open as. They may score 180+ combined.

Kenpom has it as a 171pt o/u.

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 5:35 pm

the early tip hurts UCLA off the bat in this one.

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 6:02 pm

Prob not as bad as two years ago, that was nuts.

Bruins01 · Post by **Bruins01** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 6:36 pm

I don't see how UCLA keeps pace against Kentucky. Also don't know why the hell we are tipping off so goddamn early. If the spread is less than 10 or 12 then UK is a good bet.

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:53 pm

Line opened at UCLA +9 and moved down to +8. Kind of a weird move.

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:54 pm

my DVR is set

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 10:47 am

Some home cooking going on.

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:10 am

Leaf is the best freshmen on the court so far

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:18 am

UCLA needs to quit throwing the ball away. Ball has 5 turnovers so far. Also their defense has been less than enthusiastic.

I get UK has some great athletes but you have to at least look like you want to play on that end. The Bruins have played like shit and are down only 2. They can win this

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:22 am

Ucla is competiting hard just need shots to start falling

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:30 am

Ball hasn't played well at all and ucla is up by 4 at half...amazing

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:32 am

UCLA did not play anywhere near as well as they can and lead by 4, 49-45. They are a real threat this year for a FF IMO. Not sure if I would say I have great confidence with their sideline (coach) but you would think they will progress and should be a monster by tourney time

Lute4God · Post by **Lute4God** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:35 am

Alford stepping back and just being a threat to come off screens has helped them a lot : )

Great battle at the point in the first half! UCLA just seemed a little put off by the pressure.

BigSkyCatinMT · Post by **BigSkyCatinMT** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:53 am

Leaf as good as Lauri?

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:00 pm

BigSkyCatinMT wrote:Leaf as good as Lauri?

No.

But this might be the best freshman class that I can remember

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:04 pm

Leaf looks really good. Super athletic and flows nice.

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:07 pm

They can shoot the shit outta the ball. Tough matchup for a team like UK

michcat · Post by **michcat** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:09 pm

Impressed by ucla. Taking it to U.K. In rupp.

They look like the better coached team right now. U.K. Is settling for quick jump shots.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:17 pm

Main Event wrote:They can shoot the shit outta the ball. Tough matchup for a team like UK

They will be a tough match up for everyone

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:18 pm

Look at all the white guys on the floor. It looks like a tall Harvard team.

Lute4God · Post by **Lute4God** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:29 pm

UCLA having no problem whatsoever handling pressure in the 2nd and spreading the floor. They can shoot or attack from all over.

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:33 pm

Please stop showing his wife.

Lute4God · Post by **Lute4God** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:35 pm

If I were coaching UCLA I would have them attack the rim more - they have been in the bonus for like 10 minutes with no free throws. But I guess that's a minor point.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:42 pm

They are good... very good

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:46 pm

Some awful end of game management

BigSkyCatinMT · Post by **BigSkyCatinMT** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:47 pm

that oughta do it.

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:48 pm

YoDeFoe wrote:>if ucla wins and Ball shoots over 40% from deep, YDF's head might explode.

Truth.

>we aren't as athletic as they are and our defense will allow them to keep pace fairly easy

You think they're going to try to keep pace with your scoring. That's rich.

>Im curious what the o/u will be open as. They may score 180+ combined.

Kenpom has it as a 171pt o/u.

Ball didn't shoot 40%

Kentucky couldn't keep pace with UCLA's offense

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:50 pm

RC97 is going to be pretty insufferable now. We'll more so than usual

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:52 pm

Peaking too early?

Will be interested more in how UCLA handles its next opponent--back at Pauley, with no spotlight and no national TV.

Regardless, a signature win for the Pac-12 today.

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:55 pm

The next game is vs Michigan on ESPN next Saturday

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:57 pm

YoDeFoe wrote:
azcat49 wrote:The Bruins have been very impressive. Ball is the real deal. I think they will beat Kentucky when they play
Oops, don't let that hatred of a rival get in the way of good observations

UCLA will lose by double digits.

Olsondogg wrote:

azcat49 wrote:The Bruins have been very impressive. Ball is the real deal. I think they will beat Kentucky when they play
They have looked good, but won't against UK...

Oops, you are not wrong often but the Bruins are really good. Top 5 good

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:06 pm

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:09 pm

Sorry Oregon, this is the frontrunner. Wow.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:17 pm

Leaf was really good but he excels in an up and down game like that. Moving Junior off the point has been the biggest change. He is a 2 guard and now they all believe.

The have scorers on the wings and the bigs (Welsh and Leaf) can shoot. Tge benchnus very serviceable. Ball had arguably his worst game yet and they win at #1 somewhat easily.

The Bruins might run the conference, 18-0. You better hope to catch them on an off shooting night

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:27 pm

Meh, I'm not sold on this version of UCLA just yet. "Hero ball" also includes playing like all-World at No. 1 and against Arizona, of course.

Like I said, fantastic win for the conference, but it was still just one game. Let's see if the Bruins can hit that level consistently before we start drawing any conclusions.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:30 pm

G, they have played even better than today, albeit against lessor comp. They have scored over 100 a bunch of times.

They will beat Michigan next week by 20. They can really score the basketball and put so much pressure on you offensively and are very unselfish with the rock

Likely they will drop a few but it is going to take an off shooting night from them to lose IMO

Lute4God · Post by **Lute4God** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:37 pm

azcat49 wrote:
YoDeFoe wrote:
azcat49 wrote:The Bruins have been very impressive. Ball is the real deal. I think they will beat Kentucky when they play
Oops, don't let that hatred of a rival get in the way of good observations

UCLA will lose by double digits.
Olsondogg wrote:
Signature win but without losses will the voters move them up that far?

azcat49 wrote:The Bruins have been very impressive. Ball is the real deal. I think they will beat Kentucky when they play
They have looked good, but won't against UK...
Oops, you are not wrong often but the Bruins are really good. Top 5 good

Signature win but without losses will the voters move them up that far? They should!

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:37 pm

Classifying this year's ucla team as hero ball means you've probably watched about 5 minutes of ucla basketball. They are unselfish to a fault.

Defense is not elite however

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:41 pm

If we don't have people back ucla will roll us

dirtbags · Post by **dirtbags** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:48 pm

nice win by the bruins. great for the conference. has big alf been in a position where he's taking every team's best shot week in and week out, every game like it's their opponent's FF?

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:51 pm

dirtbags wrote:nice win by the bruins. great for the conference. has big alf been in a position where he's taking every team's best shot week in and week out, every game like it's their opponent's FF?

Nope. Portland was saving their best for Colorado

BigSkyCatinMT · Post by **BigSkyCatinMT** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 2:15 pm

At least the Kentucky 40-0 talk stopped before it started.

az91 · Post by **az91** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 3:51 pm

ASUHATER! wrote:If we don't have people back ucla will roll us

Agreed. The Bruins look like a Final Four team this year.

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