25 on the all-time scoring list at 1401 points (16.1 avg.). Collison was a dynamic player, always exercising his best effort on the court. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Barnes scored 792 points in his two years as a starter out of his total 1,066 (8.8 avg. 1 Cougars. Center Kevin Love was dominant in his one season as a Bruin, averaging 17.5 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. 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. With greats like Moore setting the bar higher for future Bruins, the foundation was laid for the dynasty to come. 32 on the all-time scoring list with 1293 points. 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. . All rights reserved. Foster in currently No. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Point guard Jordan Farmar played a big role in his sophomore season in helping the Bruins work their way into the NCAA Championship game. Darren Savino. 10 Kansas 54, Dec. 27, 1963 UCLA 98, No. Pac-12 Basketball: UCLA Difficult to KO. Find out more. 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. [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. The lowest-ever recorded team-leading field goal percentage for the Bruins was in 1948 by John Stanich29.6 percent. UCLA won the L.A. Classic by defeating Wisconsin, Georgia Tech, and USC. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. 1969-70 UCLA Bruins Men 's Roster and Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com via Sports Logos.net About logos 1969-70 UCLA Bruins Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 28-2 (12-2, 1st in Pac-8 MBB ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP Poll Coach: John Wooden More School Info NCAA Champion Pac-8 Reg Season Champ Bill Walton was one of the best all-around centers to play college basketball with the combination of his skilled offense and intimidating defense. 13 on the all-time rebounding list with 796 rebounds (8.8 avg.). In his four seasons as a varsity starter at UCLA, Gadzuric averaged 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. Leading the team in rebounds his first two seasons, Mbah a Moute is currently No. Watson was also an alert defender, and currently holds the all-time career for most steals at 235. (15.8 avg. He has played in Germany, Ukraine, Israel, Russia and will play in France in 2011. The championship game was held in Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. Vandeweghe shined the most in his senior season, averaging 19.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. 8 on the all-time scoring list with 1,798 points (14.3 avg.). 36 on the all-time scoring list with 1210 points (11.1 avg.). The Final Four was played in Louisville, Kentucky, where UCLA defeated Houston (73-58) and . 61 Post Season Scoring Recaps, Ron Rapoport - 1968: Houston vs. UCLA at the Astrodome - The game that took college basketball to a new level. 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. 2018-19 Men's Basketball Roster # Full Name Pos. He also led the Bruins in steals in his freshman and sophomore seasons. Although Love only played one season with the Bruins, he finds himself scattered in the record books: -Seventh in career field goal percentage: 55.9 percent, -Sixth in individual season rebounds: 415 (10.6 avg. UCLA basketball scores, news, schedule, players, stats, photos, rumors, depth charts on RealGM.com . He became a coach in 1998 and has been an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Bobcats. In his four seasons at UCLA, he averaged 14.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, capping out in his senior season at 19 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Dollar is ninth in career assists at 451. 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. Lew Alcindor would suffer the first major injury of his athletic career. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Do you have a sports website? His performance placed him on the All-Tournament Team that year. Washington exploded as a junior, averaging 20.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. The UCLA records books are filled with Wicks name: -Twenty-fourth all-time scorer: 1,423 pts. 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Dollar had eight assists and four steals in the game to help the Bruins win their first NCAA championship in 20 years. This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:55. In three seasons with the Bruins, Alcindor contributed greatly to a NCAA Championship. Davis ended his career as a Bruin after the 1999 season, being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets as the third overall pick. Trivia: In 2003, Martin played for the Harlem Globetrotters. 2 on the career blocks list with 184. 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. Naulls dominance in the key is echoed by the record books. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Daye is currently No. Averaging 15.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, Rowe helped the Bruins win three consecutive championships. The 1982 tournament was held at the Louisiana Superdome. His ability as a facilitator is apparent through other records such as: He is currently No. Gail Goodrich scored 42 points to lead the Bruins in the final. 20 on the all-time rebounds list with 667 (6.1 avg). He is currently No. He performed well in the 1972 NCAA championship game, playing the entire game and scoring 18 points. Won West Regional Final (101-79) versus Utah State March 1, 1969: UCLA 84, Cal 77 OT. Conference Finish: 1st. He is also No. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Trivia: Rowe played eight seasons in the NBA, averaging 11.6 points per game and becoming an All-Star in 1976. Bibby was also known for being accurate from the free throw line and ranks seventh in career free throw percentage at 82.3 percent. The three-year starter was a two-time All-American and was named Most Outstanding Player of the 1964 NCAA Tournament. UCLA defeated Bellarmine, but they lost to Gonzaga to finish in a tie for second. in scoring, and placing himself on as one of the greatest Bruin scorers of his time (he is currently at No. NBA 1969 Playoffs: Won NBA Western Division Semifinals (4-2) versus San Francisco Warriors . 71 Ken Washington, San Francisco Warriors, Walt Hazzard, 6-2, guard: 18.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, Jack Hirsch, 6-3, forward: 14.0 ppg, 7.6 rpg, Fred Slaughter, 6-5, center: 7.9 ppg, 8.1 rpg, Kim Stewart, 6-5, forward: 2.2 ppg, 2.0 rpg, Mike Huggins, 5-11, guard: 1.6 ppg, 1.0 rpg, Chuck Darrow, 5-11, guard: 1.6 ppg, 1.2 rpg, Steve Brucker, 6-4, forward: 4.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, Kent Graham, 6-3, forward: 2.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg, Dec. 11, 1964 UCLA 107, Arizona State 76, Dec. 12, 1964 UCLA 68, Oklahoma State 52, Dec. 19, 1964 UCLA 115, Boston College 93, Dec. 22, 1964 UCLA 84, Southern California 75, Dec. 29, 1964 UCLA 93, No. Love was a key inside component for the Bruins on their quest to the Final Four in 2008. The Bruins went undefeated, winning all 30 games. Yr. He averaged 12.7 points, 4.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game that season, in which the Bruins went to the Final Four. This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:53. [21] Center Lew Alcindor had a total of 33 points in the two games. His other feats in Bruin record books include: -Fourth in career rebounds: 1,001 (7.9 avg. Shooting guard John Green was a pivotal player in the years preceding John Woodens championship dynasty. [7], Three days after the game, UCLA starting forward Edgar Lacy quit the team. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. (Ringo H.W. UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba, left, is defended by Arizona forward Jordan Brown during a game on Feb. 18. UCLA became the first school to have a top winner in both basketball and football in the same year with quarterback, Three days after he was benched by Coach Wooden during the "Game of the Century" on January 20, Edgar Lacey, a high school All-American at, Lew Alcindor, First Team All-American; Lucius Allen, Second Team, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:57. During his first season as a Bruin, McCoy averaged 3.3 blocks per game and currently holds the record for all-time blocks at 188. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. during his sophomore season, earning him No. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 33 on the all-time scoring list with 1287 points and is No. 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. He is also No. Trivia: Henry Bibby, father of NBA guard Mike Bibby, coached at USC for nine seasons. and blocks (55- 1.7 avg.) 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. Won National Final (80-69) versus Jacksonville, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Each school received $125,000 for the game, four times the 1968 NCAA tournament payout of $31,781. Trivia: Greenwood was the second pick in the 1979 NBA draft. In his two seasons as a starter, Washington averaged 15.9 and 20.1 points per game respectively. . Green led the Bruins in scoring twice, most notably in his senior season with 19.3 points per game. ), which was also a great deal during his time in Bruin history. Shooting guard and small forward Dijon Thompson averaged 15.6 points per game in his three seasons as a starter at UCLA, placing him at No. Thompson decided to stay a Bruin for his senior season instead of enlisting in the NBA draft, having a phenomenal year averaging 18.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. He suffered a scratched left cornea on January 12, 1968, in a game against the California Golden Bears. 37 on the all-time scoring list). UCLA and Houston played again in 1969 at Pauley Pavilion for the regular-season rematch. 1 team in both the AP and UPI polls. The Boilermakers won two Big Ten titles and the 1932 national championship during his years there. The Michael Price Family UCLA Men's Head Basketball Coach. 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. He was also known for his command of the court and his ability to facilitate plays, as well as for being a great leader. The streak ended at 221 weeks in January 1980. He is currently fifth in career double-figure scoring games at 95 and fifth as well in career free throws made at 435. Drake made its first Final Four in 1969, while North Carolina made its fifth. As a three-year starter at UCLA, Green averaged 14.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. His ability as a facilitator peaked his senior season, dishing out 6.8 assists per game. 8 on the career rebounds list with 896. UCLA had prevailed against Houston 7358, and won their 3rd NCAA championship. [10] It was one of only two times in his UCLA career that he shot less than 50% from the field. 1968-69 UNC Basketball Roster UNC Basketball Rosters 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | All Rosters UNC Basketball Rosters The team was honored forty years later in 2010, at halftime of the UCLA-Oregon game on February 27. 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. Men's Basketball - Coaching Staff. [7], The January 1968 cover of Sports Illustrated depicted the game, with Hayes shooting over Alcindor. 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). NCAA Tournament: Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Trivia: Henderson currently plays basketball in Japan and has changed his name to J.R. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Jan 26, 2023 10:02 PM EST. He is one of two Bruins to achieve a single-game triple-double (15 PTS 10 RB 11 BLK). In his senior season, he averaged 20.4 points and 8.3 per game, worthy of the USBWA College Player of the Year. Forward Ed OBannon had a rocky start to his career as a Bruin, severely injuring his knee and subsequently having surgery before his freshman season at UCLA. Miller scored only six of those points from behind the arc despite the three-point lines establishment in the NCAA in 1987. Johnson continued to excel under new head coach Gene Bartow, putting up 17.3 points per game in his junior season. [8] The basketball floor actually came from the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.[4]. [9] The broadcast drew a vast television audience in addition to the 52,693 fans who had filled the Astrodome for its first basketball game. Associate Head Coach. 42 on the all-time scoring list with 1148 points (14.2 avg.). 2022-23 Season . Trivia: Wicks earned Academic All-American honors in 1971, earning a degree in sociology. Walt averaged 16.1 points per game in his career as a Bruin, peaking at 18.6 points per game in his senior season. His overall record as a coach was 77-47. Under two different head coaches, Greenwood helped lead the Bruins into three consecutive Sweet 16 campaigns. UCLA Basketball Archives. Point guard Darrick Martin was a quick, agile player who was able to make plays happen. 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. Cohen, born in 1969, joins former football reporter Kelly Whiteside on the committee, giving the 13-member group two women for the first time. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Lew Alcindor's father played trombone with the UCLA band during the championship game. ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan basketball will play UCLA on Tuesday in the Elite Eight for a spot in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. Point guard Earl Watson was a very unselfish player, only focusing on the ultimate goal of scoring points regardless of which player scored. In his two years on the varsity squad, Allen averaged 15.3 points per game. 2022-23 Season Roster | Roster (PDF) Schedule | Schedule (PDF) Quick Facts (PDF) 2021-22 Season Statistics (HTML . He currently holds the record for most steals in a game (11), ranks second in career assists (652), and ranks twentieth on the all-time scoring list. 2 ranked Bruins winning 10169 against the No. 10 in assists in an individual season. Murray established his name well in the Bruin record books in his three seasons at UCLA. Hamilton is ranked seventh in career assists (512) and seventeenth in career 20-point games (23). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. UCLA won 10064. He got struck by Ted Henderson of Cal in a rebound battle. Alcindor scored 37 points with 20 rebounds in the championship game.[5]. Forward Kiki Vandeweghe thrived as a starter in his junior and senior seasons as a Bruin. He averaged 11.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in his career as a Bruin, leading the team in average scoring in his junior (15.4 PPG) and senior (14.4 PPG) seasons. 54 was retired at UCLA in 1996. That season, Vandeweghe led the Bruins to the NCAA Finals for the first time with a team that was not coached by John Wooden. Princeton and Wichita State both made their first Final Four in the 1965 NCAA tournament, with the Tigers winning the third-place game. MacLean went on to average 20.5 points per game, peaking in his junior season with 23 points per game. 17 on the individual season rebounds list with 299 (10 avg.) McCoy also maintains the record for highest individual season field goal percentage as an astonishing 75.6 percent, which is 8.9 percent greater than the runner-upLew Alcindor. and is eighth in career field goal percentage at 55.5 percent. Trivia: At UCLA, Westbrook shared a dorm with teammate and current Minnesota Timberwolves player Kevin Love. The Bruins avenged the only loss in the Final Four, thrashing the Cougars behind Lew Alcindors 19 points and 18 rebounds. 1968-69 UCLA Bruins Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 29-1 (13-1, 1st in Pac-8 MBB ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP Poll Coach: John Wooden More School Info NCAA Champion Pac-8 Reg Season Champ UCLA (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats Per Game