Up next for UCLA: Thursday at No. 6 Arizona

Up next for UCLA: Thursday at No. 6 Arizona

Bruins and Wildcats are both chasing Oregon in Pac-12 race.

Bill Walton never takes a timeout from talking

Former UCLA great still loves basketball and honors John Wooden's memory, but he doesn't like what he sees from the Bruins these days.

UCLA men's basketball sees second-half leads wither away

Coach Ben Howland says he would like the Bruins to not relinquish leads but that it is a good problem to have. Despite letting opponents back in games, UCLA is 5-0 in the Pac-12 and plays Oregon next.

UCLA men's basketball veterans come through at crunch time

Senior Larry Drew II and junior Travis Wear have calmly stepped up at key moments to help the Bruins clinch wins. Experience has taught them what to do.

Smiling or scowling, UCLA Coach Ben Howland is a man of many faces

Howland has had success, but his prickly personality and Bruins' playing style draw criticism, and several players have left his program. He's a hard guy to figure out.

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Crawford, a guard on the Clippers, uses the dribble move to get away from defend...

Crawford, a guard on the Clippers, uses the dribble move to get away from defenders.

UCLA delivers loud message with 78-75 win at Colorado

UCLA delivers loud message with 78-75 win at Colorado

Bruins celebrate with plenty of screaming in locker room after beating the Buffaloes to improve to 4-0 in Pac-12 Conference play.

Ben Howland's high-flying UCLA offense no surprise to ex-player

Ben Howland's high-flying UCLA offense no surprise to ex-player

The Bruins' scoring machine reminds Ross Land of the days he played for Howland at Northern Arizona.

Up next for UCLA: Oregon on Saturday

Up next for UCLA: Oregon on Saturday

All five Oregon starters average in double figures, led by guard Damyean Dotson (12.0). The Ducks have won four of the last six meetings between the two teams.

Bruins finally arrive with win over Utes, 57-53

Bruins finally arrive with win over Utes, 57-53

After a shaky bus ride through a blizzard, UCLA holds off Utah for eighth win in a row and 3-0 start in Pac-12.

USC, UCLA to play weeknight home games in 2013 football season

USC, UCLA to play weeknight home games in 2013 football season

The Trojans will play Arizona at the Coliseum on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Bruins play host to Washington at the Rose Bowl on Friday, Nov. 15. UCLA plays consecutive road games at Stanford and Oregon in October.

Shabazz Muhammad knows he will hear it this week

Shabazz Muhammad knows he will hear it this week

Bruins play their first true road games of the season and fans probably will razz UCLA's star freshman.

UCLA's Jim Mora reportedly contacted by San Diego Chargers

UCLA's Jim Mora reportedly contacted by San Diego Chargers

The Chargers are said to have reached out to the Bruins coach about their head-coaching vacancy through his representatives. Mora led the Bruins to a 9-5 record in his first season as the coach.

UCLA beats Stanford, 68-60, for seventh win in a row

UCLA beats Stanford, 68-60, for seventh win in a row

Bruins continue on a roll after a stunning loss to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in November. A much-improved defense has led the turnabout.

UCLA freshman Kyle Anderson leads team in rebounding

UCLA freshman Kyle Anderson leads team in rebounding

The 6-foot-9 point guard says rebounding is a form of playing hard. Anderson had 12 rebounds in the Bruins' 79-65 win against California on Thursday.

Shabazz Muhammad's 'killer instinct' at play

Shabazz Muhammad's 'killer instinct' at play

Muhammad uses his fierce competitive drive to push himself and his UCLA teammates to excel.

L.A. sports rankings: Underachievers, achievers and overachievers

L.A. sports rankings: Underachievers, achievers and overachievers

The Times' year-end Los Angeles sports rankings group the city's major teams into three categories. Worst underachiever? USC football. Best overachiever? Read on.

Shabazz Muhammad helps lift UCLA past No. 7 Missouri

Shabazz Muhammad helps lift UCLA past No. 7 Missouri

The freshman forward makes a go-ahead three-pointer with 1:01 left in overtime of a 97-94 victory, the Bruins' fifth in a row.

Shine came off UCLA's season, and much fault can be laid on line

Shine came off UCLA's season, and much fault can be laid on line

Baylor exploited a major Bruins weakness, the offensive line, in Holiday Bowl. Finishing with three straight losses was deflating for UCLA, but help is on way.

Bruins' flat showing in Holiday Bowl takes fizz out of UCLA's season

Bruins' flat showing in Holiday Bowl takes fizz out of UCLA's season

The Bruins' weak performance in a 49-26 loss to Baylor casts Coach Jim Mora's debut season in a much less flattering light.