Alcindor, a senior, was named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player for the third consecutive year, while Purdue's Rick Mount led all scorers with 122 points in the tournament. 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. Do you have a sports website? In his two years on the varsity squad, Allen averaged 15.3 points per game. In his two seasons as a starter, Washington averaged 15.9 and 20.1 points per game respectively. The Bruins avenged the only loss in the Final Four, thrashing the Cougars behind Lew Alcindor's 19 points and 18 rebounds. He has played in Germany, Ukraine, Israel, Russia and will play in France in 2011. [18], The 1971 NCAA Tournament was held at the Astrodome following the success of the game and drew more than 31,000 spectators for both the semifinals and championship. Freshmen werent allowed to play on the varsity squad until 1972.) Bill Walton was one of the best all-around centers to play college basketball with the combination of his skilled offense and intimidating defense. He was also known for his free throw shooting, ranking seventh in career free throws made (404) and second in free throws made in an individual season (201). His ability as a facilitator peaked his senior season, dishing out 6.8 assists per game. UCLA went 20-9 (7-5 AAWU) in the 1962-63 season,won the conference and the third-place game in the NCAA tournament against San Francisco. UCLA had prevailed against Houston 7358, and won their 3rd NCAA championship. Lew Alcindor, School Record, Most season Points: 870 (1967), Lew Alcindor, School Record, Highest season Scoring Average: 29.0 (1967), Lew Alcindor, School Record, Most season Field Goals: 346 (1967), Lew Alcindor, School Record, Most season Free Throw Attempts: 274 (1967), Lew Alcindor, School Record, Most single game field goals: 26 (vs. Washington State, 2/25/67), This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:58. [2][3] The Final Four was played in Louisville, Kentucky, where UCLA defeated Houston (7358) and Dayton (7964).[4]. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. Point guard Rod Foster saw the NCAA Finals in his freshman season as a starter. The West Regional was hosted by UCLA in Pauley Pavilion, and they defeated #12 New Mexico State 5338 and third-ranked Santa Clara 9052. His consistent scoring years as a Bruin leave him at No. Sidney Wicks was named to the 1970 All-America roster's second team. Trivia: Kevins uncle, Mike Love, is a singer for The Beach Boys. Trivia: As of 2011, Green holds the record for most free throws made in an individual game21 in his senior season. Edney was an All-Pacific-10 player three years in-a-row and won the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award his senior season as the nations best player under six feet tall. 10 Kansas 54, Dec. 27, 1963 UCLA 98, No. Goodrich was named on the NCAA All-Tournament Team both of those years and was honored an All-American his senior year. He is also No. Collison had a solid career at UCLA, averaging 11.6 points, 4.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game in his four seasons. Find out more. MacLean went on to average 20.5 points per game, peaking in his junior season with 23 points per game. Daye showed great improvement in his senior season, averaging 15.7 points and six rebounds per game, helping the Bruins win the Pacific-10 and play in the 1983 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. He also hold a plethora of other UCLA records, including: -Most points averaged by a freshman: 18.6, -Most career double-figure scoring games: 123 (68 straight). Trivia: Henry Bibby, father of NBA guard Mike Bibby, coached at USC for nine seasons. Mick Cronin. Associate Head Coach. He played a supporting role in UCLA's 1969 and 1970 NCAA Championships, scoring 15 points. We begin with the 1963-64 season, in the 26th year of the NCAA tournament and the 16th year of coach John Wooden's tenure at UCLA. The streak ended at 221 weeks in January 1980. Forward Josh Shipp was notslowed down after having hip surgery and having to red-shirt his sophomore season. 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. The 1965 NCAA tournament had two fewer teams, 23, than the previous year's tournament, which featured 25 schools. UCLA won 10064. Trivia: Farmar also holds the record for most turnovers in an individual season (since 1979) with 135 in his sophomore season, an average of 3.6 turnovers per game. Yr. The Bruins would have loved to have the first-team All-American and Pac-10 Player of the year around for a few more seasons to have a run at an NCAA Championship. Trivia: In 1952, Moore led the Bruins in field goal percentage at a measly 38.6 percent. Johnson continued to excel under new head coach Gene Bartow, putting up 17.3 points per game in his junior season. This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:55. Point guard Darren Collison was one of the scrappiest players in UCLA Mens Basketball history. Los Angeles Times, January 20, 2008, Wizig, Jerry - Madness began with one game. ), -Ninth in career rebounds: 894 (9.9 avg. Shipp is fourth in career three-point field goals made at 198, sixth in career steals with 179 and is eighth in career double-figure scoring games with 90. Fields is also No. He also holds the individual game blocks record of 11, which he achieved as a freshman. The ban was revoked in 1976. 1 Michigan 80. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. A look back at the UCLA Bruins men's basketball dynasty. He performed well in the 1972 NCAA championship game, playing the entire game and scoring 18 points. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Forward J.R. Henderson was an immense offensive asset for the Bruins. . [2] Houston Cougars coach Guy Lewis wanted to prove his program's worth to his critics, so he decided to schedule UCLA. He also showed defensive proficiency by leading the team in steals (53) his freshman season. In his senior season, he averaged 20.4 points and 8.3 per game, worthy of the USBWA College Player of the Year. It hurt him, and that's why he quit. and senior (14.6 avg.) [23], Previously, only NCAA post-season games were broadcast on national television. 39 on the all-time scoring list. The 196869 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won an unprecedented third consecutive NCAA National Basketball Championship, the fifth in six years under head coach John Wooden with a win over Purdue, coach Wooden's alma mater. He put solid offensive numbers as a Bruin, averaging 13.8 points per game. and is dotted across the records books: -Third in career rebounds: 1022 (8.7 avg), -Second in individual season blocked shots: 76 (1979), -Third in career double-figure rebounding games: 52. Over his three-year career at UCLA, Wilkes averaged 15 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, earning him No. He averaged 15.3 and 8.5 rebounds per game as a Bruin, earning him No. [12][13] "I've never enjoyed playing for that man," Lacy said of Wooden after quitting. Forward Tracy Murray turned it on offensively in his sophomore and junior seasons, averaging over 21 points in both seasons, making himself a hot asset for the 1992 NBA draft and earning second place for average points in a sophomore season with 21.2, behind Lew Alcindor. 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. One new team enters after the opening weekend. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Moso is currently No. 2022-23 Season Roster | Roster (PDF) Schedule | Schedule (PDF) Quick Facts (PDF) 2021-22 Season Statistics (HTML . Miller scored only six of those points from behind the arc despite the three-point lines establishment in the NCAA in 1987. In 1969, NBC became the first major network to broadcast the championship game, at a cost of more than $500,000. 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. [4] Hayes, playing with four fouls in the second half, scored two free throws. "[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. 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. 3 Duke 83, No. 13 on the all-time scoring list with 1721 points (14.6 avg.) This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:53. It was the first NCAA regular season game broadcast nationwide in prime time. Davis was a consistent threat on both sides of the court, averaging 13.6 points per game in his career as a Bruin and leading the team in steals during both of his two seasons at UCLA. Vandeweghe shined the most in his senior season, averaging 19.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. His overall record as a coach was 77-47. and blocks (55- 1.7 avg.) 23 in career rebounds with 650 (6 avg. Shooting guard John Green was a pivotal player in the years preceding John Woodens championship dynasty. 10 in average rebounds for a freshman with 5.8 rebounds per game. Rowe had a key performance in the 1970 NCAA Finals, scoring 19 points with eight rebounds, and was later named to the All-Tournament Team that 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. 8 on the all-time scoring list with 1,798 points (14.3 avg.). He is currently fifth in career double-figure scoring games at 95 and fifth as well in career free throws made at 435. Jerry Wizig - UH Stuns Mighty UCLA 71-69. 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. Won West Regional Final (101-79) versus Utah State Or write about sports? Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Here is the schedule, scores and game times for the 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, running Feb. 23-26. Trivia: Greenwood was the second pick in the 1979 NBA draft. Cal's Place in the NET Rankings is Not Much of a Head-Scratcher. [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Conference Finish: 1st. Lew Alcindor would suffer the first major injury of his athletic career. Here are the top matchups and tournaments to watch in the non-conference portion of the NCAA softball season. Naulls was named a second-team All-American his senior season. Mick Cronin. 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. 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. Chiu / Associated Press) Then: Nwuba barely played over the first month as the. Leading the team in rebounds his first two seasons, Mbah a Moute is currently No. Trivia: In 2003, Martin played for the Harlem Globetrotters. Hazzards No. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [7], The January 1968 cover of Sports Illustrated depicted the game, with Hayes shooting over Alcindor. On the precipice of what looks like an exciting 2011-12 season for UCLA Mens Basketball, lets take a look back at the greatest players in the history of the program. He got struck by Ted Henderson of Cal in a rebound battle. Forward Kiki Vandeweghe thrived as a starter in his junior and senior seasons as a Bruin. SGA is a modern point guard. Each school received $125,000 for the game, four times the 1968 NCAA tournament payout of $31,781. Love was a key inside component for the Bruins on their quest to the Final Four in 2008. Lewis led his Phi Slama Jama teams to three consecutive Final Fours (1982-1984), advancing to the national championship game in 1983 and 1984. Murrays name constantly pops up the Bruins record book in offensive stats, including: -Sixth in career three-point percentage: 41.1 percent, -Ninth in individual season field goals: 247. Wilson helped lead the Bruins to the Sweet Sixteen in his senior season, averaging 17.2 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He also maintains the fifth-highest career field goal percentage at 57 percent. [4] Morgan had insisted to TVS owner Eddie Einhorn that TVS use Enberg, the Bruins' play-by-play announcer. Mbah a Moutes offensive stats dont soar off the charts (career 8.7 points per game) but he was an aggressive defensive player, leading the team with 44 steals (1.1 avg. [19], UCLA and Houston played again in 1969 at Pauley Pavilion for the regular-season rematch. Furthermore, it was telecast not by a Big Three Network but rather by the independent TVS Television Network. Trivia: Fields was selected in the first round of the 1984 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and played four seasons in the NBA. Eventually, most Final Fours were awarded only to host cities with domed stadiums. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. Washington exploded as a junior, averaging 20.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. 32 on the all-time scoring list with 1293 points. After UCLA went 30-0 in the 1963-64 season and won its first national championship, the Bruins lost eight players from their roster, most notably second-leading scorer Walt Hazzard, who was the second pick in the 1964 NBA Draft. 1965-66 UCLA Bruins Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 18-8 (12-4, 2nd in AAWU MBB ) Coach: John Wooden PS/G: 83.9 (41st of 186) PA/G: 72.7 (64th of 186) SRS: 16.64 (7th of 181) SOS: 5.37 (14th of 181) UCLA (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats The "Money Man", John Vallely, scored 29 points and Alcindor had 25 points at the semi-final game. Under two different head coaches, Greenwood helped lead the Bruins into three consecutive Sweet 16 campaigns. In the 1995 NCAA Final, OBannon took the Bruins on his back, scoring 30 points and pulling in 17 rebounds, earning him the Most Outstanding Player award of the Tournament. With greats like Moore setting the bar higher for future Bruins, the foundation was laid for the dynasty to come. 1 team in both the AP and UPI polls. Checkout the latest Los Angeles Stars Roster and Stats for 1968-69 on Basketball-Reference.com Trivia: The dunk was banned in college basketball after 1967 predominantly due to Alcindors dominant use of it in his first collegiate season. 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. and is eighth in career field goal percentage at 55.5 percent. Big Men Are Big Again. Watson was also an alert defender, and currently holds the all-time career for most steals at 235. He is also No. 26 on the all-time scoring list with 1,380 points (12.2 avg). Trivia: Rowe played eight seasons in the NBA, averaging 11.6 points per game and becoming an All-Star in 1976. Shooting guard Roy Hamilton was a three-time starter in the very beginning of the post-Wooden era. [7], Three days after the game, UCLA starting forward Edgar Lacy quit the team. His performance placed him on the All-Tournament Team that year. Trivia: After two season in the NBA, Thompson went abroad to play basketball. His No. Ht. Dollar is ninth in career assists at 451. The 1968-69 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won an unprecedented third consecutive NCAA National Basketball Championship, the fifth in six years under head coach John Wooden with a win over Purdue, coach Wooden's alma mater. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. That season, he helped the Bruins win the conference and finish fourth in the NCAA. Trivia: Wilkes was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 1975, was a three-time All-Star and won four championship rings with the Los Angeles Lakers. 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. Greg Lee and Henry Bibby formed a solid back court, and forwards Keith Wilkes and Larry Farmer were double-digit scorers. 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. ), -Second in career three-point field goal percentage: 44.6 percent, -First in career three-point field goals made: 317, -Fifth in free throw percentage: 83 percent, -Second in career double-figure scoring games: 107 (out of 127), Trivia: Kapono has won the Three-Point Shootout twice in the NBA, and is known to be one of the most accurate three-point shooters in NBA history (ranked fifth all-time in NBA as of 2011 [43.7 percent]). Afflalo was also awarded Pac-10 Player of the Year that season with 17.4 points per game and a reputation as one of the best defenders in the NCAA of the season. It was the Boilermakers' first Final Four and national championship game appearance. 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. A four-year starter, Fields averaged 15 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, displaying dominance his senior year with 17.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. As a red-shirt sophomore and junior, Shipp helped the Bruins reach the Final Four two consecutive years, winning the Pacific-10 as well. 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 Shooting guard Reggie Miller had some memorable moments in his career as a Bruin, including a game against Louisville in his senior season in which he scored a career-high 42 points, scoring 33 points alone in the second half. In the NCAA West Regional at Corvallis, Oregon, the Bruins beat Wyoming (10960) and Pacific (8064). ), which was also a great deal during his time in Bruin history. his sophomore year. The Cougars were also undefeated since the last meeting between the two teams. Join our linker program. Leading the Bruins in assists in all of his four seasons at UCLA, Jackson is sixth in career assists with 523. during his sophomore season, earning him No. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. The Sons of Westwood: John Wooden, UCLA, and the Dynasty That Changed College Basketball. 28 on the all-time scoring list with 1355 points (12.5 avg.). It's been 50 years since the University of Houston beat the UCLA Bruins, 71-69, in front of 52,693 in the Astrodome. Rod Palmer. The Bruins avenged the only loss in the Final Four, thrashing the Cougars behind Lew Alcindors 19 points and 18 rebounds. Trivia: As of 2011, Dollar is the head coach of Seattle University, which he is attempting to revive in Division I basketball. Foster put up consistent scoring numbers in his four seasons as a varsity starter for the Bruins, averaging 12.1 points per game and being an extremely accurate free throw shooter at 88 percent, which is the highest in UCLA history. He is one of two Bruins to achieve a single-game triple-double (15 PTS 10 RB 11 BLK). Trivia: Watson holds the all-time record for minutes played with 4,371 minutes (33 mpg over 129 games). 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. In his four seasons as a starter, Shipp averaged 12.3 points and 1.3 steals per game. 2018-19 Men's Basketball Roster # Full Name Pos. OBannon shined as a senior at UCLA, becoming an All-American while leading the Bruins to their first NCAA Championship in 20 years.