This season has been wonky with many teams struggling through adversity. Lots of bad teams with net rankings way up there because their in the big 10. UCLA certainly hasn’t helped its cause with any big high quality wins. If they make it, it would feel gross... like the season Alford snuck in when it wasn’t deserved. I personally don’t think UCLA deserves to be in and it would be at the cost of other more deserving teams... but it happens every year and UCLA gets more votes due to their history instead of the actual metrics that are there to show otherwise
I only saw the last 5 minutes but was shocked at the lack of urgency by the Bruins. This sport is streaky so perhaps the Bruins are just in a lull. Or.... not.
Blowing double digit leads to lousy Oregon State now? This team loves to suck at the wrong time of the year. Cronin is 4-6 since February 1. That's horrible!
You want to have a debate on how lousy Oregon State is? Their conference record isn't good. Their Kenpom and NET ranking are not good. Yesterday was a bad loss for UCLA. The halftime score means nothing, remember? But yeah, keep tooting lousy Oregon State's horn over a meaningless halftime lead over Oregon. We were up by 11 at Oregon and lost. Oops.
If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen! Oregon will most likely make a run.....bragging about Oregon State winning in the 1st half is ridiculous. We were up by 9 with 10 minutes to play at Oregon.....look what happened. Their record and metrics don't get canceled out by a magical first half. Sorry!
I was going to say last night that Oregon State is not lousy. They have been a pretty average bunch that is playing very well last night and have some solid bigs, a decent PG and a couple of good shooters. UCLA blew the game, no doubt. But, the Beavs are not lousy, IMO.
ArmyBruin, their NET ranking is trash though. The loss yesterday to them was a really bad loss and the loss Oregon took from them tonight is a really bad loss. They seem to have caught lightning in a bottle....better hope they don't steal UCLA's bid by winning the Pac12 Tournament.
They have some young, athletic front line players that are improving. The pieces are jelling and they have now beaten the Ducks 2 out of 3 times. They were picked to finish last at the start of the season and ended up 5th. Alatishe, if I spelled that correctly, is a matchup nightmare.
I think oregon state always has a chance in the tournament. Saying someone is lousy is always debatable... saying their statistical and efficiency rankings are lousy is probably a bit more in line with what gib is saying. Osu metrics on paper this year is pretty lousy from what I see
Another very hard game to watch. Even when UCLA was ahead, you got the sense they would find a way to lose. And they did. Tyger was horrible--missing shots and turning the ball over at a critical time. Bernard managed to lose this game twice: once in regulation by missing another free throw and in overtime by throwing the ball away on a 3-on-1 fast break. Uggh.
If we don't make the tournament, I really can't say we were screwed. We don't look like a team that has earned that honor.
Bernard has had two bad finishes in a row, missing key free throws and making costly turnovers at crunch time. I don’t think getting into the tournament is a lock at this point. This was a bad loss. No escaping that. On a side note, it was also a tale of two halves for the SPTRs as well. The first half they let them play a little bit. The 2nd half was whistlemania. I don’t know why Juzang sat so long in the 2nd half.
In 5 minutes in the second half Juzang was a -13. It was....really bad. Honestly surprised he sat that long, though, especially when OSU kept moving forward on him.
So you’ve changed your opinion? “I doubt they’ll be left out nor should they be”... does that mean that you think it’s ok to change your opinions now? It’s usually not acceptable when I change mine... I’d like to understand the double standard.
That makes a lot of sense. I agree, my opinions are polarizing, irritating and annoying. I’ll try to be better at the antagonizing... I do not get joy out of UCLA losing. My emotions have a tendency to make me into an asshole
I think they’re still in, but it’s not a lock. Lots of games yet to be played. I’ve never thought they were going far with this roster. Enjoy your trolling.
I did ask a question in context to your post. You’ve clearly changed your opinion. I truly am interested to know when you think it’s ok to change your stance without being lambasted for it...
Goodnight baskets. Engage elsewhere. You’re a colossal bore who was leaving the site. You’re wisdom or lack thereof will take a few years to prove itself. Enjoy the loss. It seems like you enjoy them more than the wins. That is a personal issue that is beyond my paygrade.
I said that UCLA could lose their last 4 games in a row and won’t make the tournament. I got laughed out of these threads, but we will see who is laughing on Sunday. I certainly won’t be laughing because I do hate to see UCLA in this state and do want the best for the basketball program. To all the haters, maybe, just maybe I do know something about basketball. I certainly do watch a lot of college basketball, and I am wrong a lot... but I’ve seen what good basketball looks like and this ain’t it.
I said from the beginning prior to when smith was injured that this team looked like it had taken a huge regression. With losses to SDSU and Ohio st showing the glaring inadequacies from the players to the staff.
This season ucla has one quality win against CU that seems more like a fluke at this point.
I’ve talked next season to death, but the fact UCLA is banking on hopium of a transfer pg doesn’t sit well with me. UCLA was once a proud program and now it’s back in the dumps.
My last comment is that I’ve said mick is a good coach, not a great coach all season. In high states of emotion I said he was a bad coach which wasn’t fair. I am changing my opinion of mick after this putrid finish to the season to average. Mick is an average coach with a seemingly great moral and ethical compass. I no longer think he’s a good coach. Here’s hoping UCLA looks better than this two years from now... if not, you’ll all start to agree with what I’ve said, it’s time for a new coach
I don’t think I ever fully understood where the third scholarship came from... is this because Mac played this year in what would have been smiths spot? And because Mac moved a year his scholarship becomes available?
Etienne took the scholarship that would have gone to Daishen Nix. UCLA is operating under the assumption they could have three scholarships available this year.
With Smith leaving and everyone else returning, the Bruins will be at 13 scholarships with Watson and McClendon coming in.
What's been puzzling me is that not only are the Bruins talking to the Auburn transfer Powell, but they've had offers on the table since last year to Jaden Hardy, Hunter Sallis and Quaran McPherson. That was a 3rd scholarship they do not have to offer (as of yet). Were they already on high alert that Jalen Hill would potentially be leaving the program?
I think there is a belief that there will be some transfers out of the program. And yeah there was already a real possibility that Hill was going to leave for the NBA when the season started.
"Powell told 247Sports that he has been in contact with the following schools: Arkansas, Baylor, Dayton, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Gonzaga, Kentucky, Louisville, Memphis, NC State, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, TCU, Texas A&M, UCLA, UConn, Virginia, Wake Forest and Western Kentucky."
I don’t get why this is a bad post. I made a bunch of statements that categorize the season. I think this was the end of the season as I predicted it would be. Because I think it’s the end of the season, I feel the season summary is appropriate. Just because it’s negative doesn’t make it inaccurate. I didn’t direct this post at anybody in particular. As I stated, my analysis was pretty right on in losing the last 4 games. 10 other people laughed and said UCLA was a good team that would make the tournament. I said it wouldn’t. I still have the option to be wrong, but my opinion is looking much closer to reality than anybody else’s that posts in these threads.
I prefer to look at stats, efficiencies, net rankings, and many other data points to come to my conclusions. Just because those things look negatively on UCLA doesn’t mean they aren’t reality.
Whatever Baskets. I think we've been at it long enough. I don't hate you, though I find your constant negativity a little irritating. Maybe we should bury the hatchet.
Sounds like a plan... I truly do love UCLA basketball even though I know it doesn’t seem like it. I will try to be better and bury the hatchet. I think it’s safe to say we all want UCLA to be better. Nobody is happy with this season.
Just stop! You lost all credibility once you started rooting for UCLA to lose. You want a new coach, name one! You refuse to do that. Why is it I can't call you out, but you can keep on posting your relentless negativity? This page has become bullshit central.
Come on gib! I’ve already answered the questions about a coach. It’s why I’ve said mick will be here for 5 years. Nobody wants to coach at UCLA anymore. It’s no longer the dream job it once was. It’s where coaches go to ruin their career... it’s where they peak.
It’s negative, but feel free to point out where it’s wrong. This game was the same we’ve seen all season. They’re really hasn’t been any growth. It’s why I sound like a broken record as army pointed out... because the same thing happens game after game
What's the matter? You can't say time for a new coach, and then not name your preference. That's not a solution. Maybe you have no coach in mind, you just like to complain.
I actually thought the D2 coach that someone talked about was interesting. High octane offensive shooting coach. Good brand of basketball, but ultimately another short term solution. I liked the idea of tennesse coach for a short term solution Rick Barnes. In hindsight, I hate Rick pittino, but he would have been an interesting option. The programs already in the dumps, what’s the worst he could do.
Jamie Dixon is a wash
We waited too long to pull the trigger on others and got wide eyes for nba coaches... mick cronin was 10th on the list... that’s really not a successful hire in my book
Barnes used UCLA to get a raise. Dixon could not get his buyout resolved. If the fire Cronin and bring in Earl, a suggestion I have seen on Facebook, I think it could be worse!
I agree with that... it could be a lot worse. Alford was terrible. And to strengthen your stance, as I’ve said before, I think that cronin was the best option they had... I’ve just said from the beginning that I hope he doesn’t last. That’s where we differ in our opinions.
He certainly did... on the way, many people said that he needed time. He needed to get his own set of recruits. He did, and he did have time... it didn’t result in a better program though. UCLA fans are saying the exact same thing with cronin. Just give him time. Just let his brand of players come in and it will all magically get better.
To me it looks like the same comments happening all over again and it makes me worries
I feel like this game showed he’s more than willing to bench Johnny for poor play. Juzang only saw 5 minutes in the second half after an incredibly-rough start.
The Tyger play is, imo, more driven by available personnel than anything else. Tyger is an extremely flawed PG, but he’s also the only real PG on the team, which means Cronin is forced into playing him even his play is bad.
Honestly the guy who gets away with stuff the most might be Jaime, who really only sits when he’s in foul trouble. Again, I think personnel plays a factor here, but it’s something to consider.
So many low basketball IQ plays in the last 4 games it boggles the mind. Tyger was 2-10 FGs plus only 5 assists...not going to get the job done. We are better off not getting in the Tourney, packing it all up and regrouping for next season. Plus Cronin should get an EKG.
There are still 3 more days of basketball prior to selection Sunday. While my thoughts are well know... UCLA might still make it as long as there aren’t too many upsets in conference tournaments.
If any non top 4 program in the Pac-12 wins the conference tournament though for example, I think they would take a spot that may have been available for UCLA.
March madness is just that for a reason though, and I expect some conference tournament winners to change what was possible... Michigan state did lose today as well... 12 loss Michigan state shouldn’t be in the tournament over UCLA as they aren’t a good team this year
It’d be good in that Southern Cal lost and screw them, but it wouldn’t have much of an effect on UCLA. Utah isn’t close enough to bump up a quadrant with a win.
Lunardi had UCLA as a 10 seed before the game today. I think the loss puts them in the 11-12 seed range.....dangerously close to the bubble. Only 1 quality win, a NET ranking close to 50, and mediocre defensive efficiency. UCLA definitely won't be in a favorable bracket in they get in.
I would expect this team to be in one of the NCAA tournament play-in games, if they’re lucky enough to get an at-large bid. Unlike last season, this team has totally regressed and is moving in the wrong direction. Poor play, poor coaching, and poor refereeing are each contributing to the disappointing 4-game losing streak and their unexpected one-and-done exit from the Pac-12 tourney.
Old Bruin Alum, fan, and subscriber here posting for the first time so; a couple of topics I would like to comment upon.
First, to the person here who claims to love Bruin basketball but seems more like a S$C fan who delights in putting down everything to do with our basketball program, your claim of being a true Bruin fan is disingenuous. I would suggest that the other Bruin commenters here ignore and do not reply to posts which are obviously for the purpose to irritate and gloat.
Second, I can remember few teams that made runs in the NCAA tournament without very good talent. Coach had outstanding talent through his stream of national championships. Last year, Cronin was Pac 12 coach of the year ; a year later, some here are throwing him under the bus. I choose to believe that if Cronin had not lost Nix, Smith, and Hill, we would not be looking at a NCAA bid from the outside and perhaps contending for the Pac 12 championship. We have no legitimate Big except for Riley who took a beating against all the Bigs of OSU. (Etiene shows promise but he is still a high school player)
Finally, when UCLA was up 16 points towards the end of the first half and playing good defense, they suddenly had four unforced turnovers which resulted in OSU cutting the lead to 10 at the half. I mentioned to my wife at that point that UCLA was going to lose the game based on the turnovers, fatigue, and the obviously bad body language. I do not know what Cronin tells the players in the locker room but if I have one positive suggestion, some type of emotional/enthusiastic psychology is needed because the players looked like they had given up starting the second half.
And BTW, I was on campus while Pauley Pavilion was being built and have seen all the ups and downs of UCLA basketball in person. I remember when fans were calling out Jim Harrick for not being able to coach the year before his national championship. I choose to believe that we will do better in the next few seasons and how much better will depend on how well Cronin and staff recruit.
Anger problems? Why? Because I don't like getting trolled? Oregon State is playing on a magical level....they still suck. If they hold on it will be a terrible loss for Oregon! Any NET after 50ish is garbage.
I’m confused why you keep calling me out when we have no history... it’s ok you don’t like my opinions, you think I’m irritating and gloat with my comments, but come on... you’re starting a new comment directly referencing me instead of the actual storyline... seems like you’re trying to pick a fight and I’ve never even said anything to you
Troll? I am a devoted UCLA fan forever. You and Baskets are pathetic posters and that is why I have not posted since the Mighty Bruin was established and I subscribed. Thank you very much and I bid you ado. Get some anger management help.
Dude, you're out of line. You jerk. You're not qualified to diagnose me with anger management problems. You trolled my comment. Baskets and I are passionate posters. Seriously, go back to your safe space if you can't handle a good debate. Terrible losses for UCLA and Oregon against a lousy Oregon State team.
So if you say OSU is "lousy" then you must say Oregon Ducks are total "garbage". You obviously have some problems and are not a true UCLA supporter That being said, I say enjoy your fighting with Baskets--you deserve each other.. I bid goodbye and trust you will get some psychological help.
Excuse me? I have been defending Cronin for two years. Wake up. You're trolling and you expect me to take your shit? You keep posting ridiculous crap. Idiot.
Never thought I’d be defending gib, but hurling personal insults about physiological help is inappropriate. You’ve said that you’re an alum... you can do better than that
Again, why are you calling me a pathetic poster in a brand new topic on this thread. If you’re going to bash me and my comments, at least have the decency to do it in line and give me a chance to defend myself... as it sits, you’ve started a new post calling me out as a pathetic poster is disappointing to say the least
Baskets, he doesn't like passionate fans posting. He's purposely trying to piss me off by implying that I have anger problems and get me to react with anger. Where's Dmitri on this shit? This is the type of bullshit he said wouldn't be tolerated.
Haha! Calm down gib! We are both passionate... regardless of what anyone says I’m always a fan. If someone thinks I’m not, oh well...
It’s definitely strange to start your presence by hurling personal insults IMO... doesn’t feel like a good look to start fighting with everyone... I guess that’s my job. Pot calling the kettle black on my part
Trolling? I am a devoted UCLA fan. I am calling out all the comments by you and others attacking my school. you obviously have some anger management problems with UCLA and Baskets. So I say again, have a nice day and I bid you adieu.
Acl recovery is a long road. Just like Adams and Singleton breaking their leg. Haven’t looked the same since.
When tyger tore his acl, he didn’t look up to speed the next season.
I worry if he comes back he won’t be at full strength until the seasons over
I’m currently leaning towards Smith leaving atm, even given the ACL injury. Nothing informing that beyond gut feeling.
This season has been wonky with many teams struggling through adversity. Lots of bad teams with net rankings way up there because their in the big 10. UCLA certainly hasn’t helped its cause with any big high quality wins. If they make it, it would feel gross... like the season Alford snuck in when it wasn’t deserved. I personally don’t think UCLA deserves to be in and it would be at the cost of other more deserving teams... but it happens every year and UCLA gets more votes due to their history instead of the actual metrics that are there to show otherwise
I only saw the last 5 minutes but was shocked at the lack of urgency by the Bruins. This sport is streaky so perhaps the Bruins are just in a lull. Or.... not.
They opened the 2nd half with a lack of urgency....
Blowing double digit leads to lousy Oregon State now? This team loves to suck at the wrong time of the year. Cronin is 4-6 since February 1. That's horrible!
"Lousy Oregon State"? They are leading Oregon Ducks by 10 at the half. Ducks also having problems with their Bigs--just like UCLA with only one Big
You want to have a debate on how lousy Oregon State is? Their conference record isn't good. Their Kenpom and NET ranking are not good. Yesterday was a bad loss for UCLA. The halftime score means nothing, remember? But yeah, keep tooting lousy Oregon State's horn over a meaningless halftime lead over Oregon. We were up by 11 at Oregon and lost. Oops.
First, why the hostility? The fact is that OSU is outplaying the Ducks--whatever you think, that is the reality.
If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen! Oregon will most likely make a run.....bragging about Oregon State winning in the 1st half is ridiculous. We were up by 9 with 10 minutes to play at Oregon.....look what happened. Their record and metrics don't get canceled out by a magical first half. Sorry!
Oregon State is ranked 101st in the NET....but you're right, they're not lousy. LMAO!
I was going to say last night that Oregon State is not lousy. They have been a pretty average bunch that is playing very well last night and have some solid bigs, a decent PG and a couple of good shooters. UCLA blew the game, no doubt. But, the Beavs are not lousy, IMO.
ArmyBruin, their NET ranking is trash though. The loss yesterday to them was a really bad loss and the loss Oregon took from them tonight is a really bad loss. They seem to have caught lightning in a bottle....better hope they don't steal UCLA's bid by winning the Pac12 Tournament.
They have some young, athletic front line players that are improving. The pieces are jelling and they have now beaten the Ducks 2 out of 3 times. They were picked to finish last at the start of the season and ended up 5th. Alatishe, if I spelled that correctly, is a matchup nightmare.
I think oregon state always has a chance in the tournament. Saying someone is lousy is always debatable... saying their statistical and efficiency rankings are lousy is probably a bit more in line with what gib is saying. Osu metrics on paper this year is pretty lousy from what I see
Another very hard game to watch. Even when UCLA was ahead, you got the sense they would find a way to lose. And they did. Tyger was horrible--missing shots and turning the ball over at a critical time. Bernard managed to lose this game twice: once in regulation by missing another free throw and in overtime by throwing the ball away on a 3-on-1 fast break. Uggh.
If we don't make the tournament, I really can't say we were screwed. We don't look like a team that has earned that honor.
Bernard has had two bad finishes in a row, missing key free throws and making costly turnovers at crunch time. I don’t think getting into the tournament is a lock at this point. This was a bad loss. No escaping that. On a side note, it was also a tale of two halves for the SPTRs as well. The first half they let them play a little bit. The 2nd half was whistlemania. I don’t know why Juzang sat so long in the 2nd half.
In 5 minutes in the second half Juzang was a -13. It was....really bad. Honestly surprised he sat that long, though, especially when OSU kept moving forward on him.
It seemed like a long time to sit your leading scorer. We definitely need some new players and some front court depth.
So you’ve changed your opinion? “I doubt they’ll be left out nor should they be”... does that mean that you think it’s ok to change your opinions now? It’s usually not acceptable when I change mine... I’d like to understand the double standard.
Baskets, I would like to understand why you're allowed to get away with relentless negativity.
Because my negative comments have some underlying validity to the context of this loss
Any valid criticisms that you may have get lost in your joy of UCLA losing. That’s why people respond negatively to your comments.
That makes a lot of sense. I agree, my opinions are polarizing, irritating and annoying. I’ll try to be better at the antagonizing... I do not get joy out of UCLA losing. My emotions have a tendency to make me into an asshole
I think they’re still in, but it’s not a lock. Lots of games yet to be played. I’ve never thought they were going far with this roster. Enjoy your trolling.
I did ask a question in context to your post. You’ve clearly changed your opinion. I truly am interested to know when you think it’s ok to change your stance without being lambasted for it...
Goodnight baskets. Engage elsewhere. You’re a colossal bore who was leaving the site. You’re wisdom or lack thereof will take a few years to prove itself. Enjoy the loss. It seems like you enjoy them more than the wins. That is a personal issue that is beyond my paygrade.
I said that UCLA could lose their last 4 games in a row and won’t make the tournament. I got laughed out of these threads, but we will see who is laughing on Sunday. I certainly won’t be laughing because I do hate to see UCLA in this state and do want the best for the basketball program. To all the haters, maybe, just maybe I do know something about basketball. I certainly do watch a lot of college basketball, and I am wrong a lot... but I’ve seen what good basketball looks like and this ain’t it.
I said from the beginning prior to when smith was injured that this team looked like it had taken a huge regression. With losses to SDSU and Ohio st showing the glaring inadequacies from the players to the staff.
This season ucla has one quality win against CU that seems more like a fluke at this point.
I’ve talked next season to death, but the fact UCLA is banking on hopium of a transfer pg doesn’t sit well with me. UCLA was once a proud program and now it’s back in the dumps.
My last comment is that I’ve said mick is a good coach, not a great coach all season. In high states of emotion I said he was a bad coach which wasn’t fair. I am changing my opinion of mick after this putrid finish to the season to average. Mick is an average coach with a seemingly great moral and ethical compass. I no longer think he’s a good coach. Here’s hoping UCLA looks better than this two years from now... if not, you’ll all start to agree with what I’ve said, it’s time for a new coach
I don’t think I ever fully understood where the third scholarship came from... is this because Mac played this year in what would have been smiths spot? And because Mac moved a year his scholarship becomes available?
Etienne took the scholarship that would have gone to Daishen Nix. UCLA is operating under the assumption they could have three scholarships available this year.
With Smith leaving and everyone else returning, the Bruins will be at 13 scholarships with Watson and McClendon coming in.
What's been puzzling me is that not only are the Bruins talking to the Auburn transfer Powell, but they've had offers on the table since last year to Jaden Hardy, Hunter Sallis and Quaran McPherson. That was a 3rd scholarship they do not have to offer (as of yet). Were they already on high alert that Jalen Hill would potentially be leaving the program?
Bruin Gold, hopefully Cronin keeps after it. Would be great if he signed with UCLA.
I think there is a belief that there will be some transfers out of the program. And yeah there was already a real possibility that Hill was going to leave for the NBA when the season started.
"Powell told 247Sports that he has been in contact with the following schools: Arkansas, Baylor, Dayton, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Gonzaga, Kentucky, Louisville, Memphis, NC State, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, TCU, Texas A&M, UCLA, UConn, Virginia, Wake Forest and Western Kentucky."
All the usual suspects.
https://247sports.com/Article/Justin-Powell-schools-in-contact-timeframe-Arkansas-Baylor-Gonzaga-Kentucky-Louisville-Memphis-NC-State-Nebraska-Oklahoma-Oklahoma-State-Oregon-UCLA-Virginia-Wake-Forest-162231704/
I don’t get why this is a bad post. I made a bunch of statements that categorize the season. I think this was the end of the season as I predicted it would be. Because I think it’s the end of the season, I feel the season summary is appropriate. Just because it’s negative doesn’t make it inaccurate. I didn’t direct this post at anybody in particular. As I stated, my analysis was pretty right on in losing the last 4 games. 10 other people laughed and said UCLA was a good team that would make the tournament. I said it wouldn’t. I still have the option to be wrong, but my opinion is looking much closer to reality than anybody else’s that posts in these threads.
I prefer to look at stats, efficiencies, net rankings, and many other data points to come to my conclusions. Just because those things look negatively on UCLA doesn’t mean they aren’t reality.
Calling out your haters.
Isn’t that what happened? If you look at the history of my comments, there are a lot of people that hate my opinions... thus “haters”
Whatever Baskets. I think we've been at it long enough. I don't hate you, though I find your constant negativity a little irritating. Maybe we should bury the hatchet.
Sounds like a plan... I truly do love UCLA basketball even though I know it doesn’t seem like it. I will try to be better and bury the hatchet. I think it’s safe to say we all want UCLA to be better. Nobody is happy with this season.
Just stop! You lost all credibility once you started rooting for UCLA to lose. You want a new coach, name one! You refuse to do that. Why is it I can't call you out, but you can keep on posting your relentless negativity? This page has become bullshit central.
Come on gib! I’ve already answered the questions about a coach. It’s why I’ve said mick will be here for 5 years. Nobody wants to coach at UCLA anymore. It’s no longer the dream job it once was. It’s where coaches go to ruin their career... it’s where they peak.
It’s negative, but feel free to point out where it’s wrong. This game was the same we’ve seen all season. They’re really hasn’t been any growth. It’s why I sound like a broken record as army pointed out... because the same thing happens game after game
What's the matter? You can't say time for a new coach, and then not name your preference. That's not a solution. Maybe you have no coach in mind, you just like to complain.
I actually thought the D2 coach that someone talked about was interesting. High octane offensive shooting coach. Good brand of basketball, but ultimately another short term solution. I liked the idea of tennesse coach for a short term solution Rick Barnes. In hindsight, I hate Rick pittino, but he would have been an interesting option. The programs already in the dumps, what’s the worst he could do.
Jamie Dixon is a wash
We waited too long to pull the trigger on others and got wide eyes for nba coaches... mick cronin was 10th on the list... that’s really not a successful hire in my book
Barnes used UCLA to get a raise. Dixon could not get his buyout resolved. If the fire Cronin and bring in Earl, a suggestion I have seen on Facebook, I think it could be worse!
I agree with that... it could be a lot worse. Alford was terrible. And to strengthen your stance, as I’ve said before, I think that cronin was the best option they had... I’ve just said from the beginning that I hope he doesn’t last. That’s where we differ in our opinions.
Alfraud put this program in the dumps, not Cronin.
He certainly did... on the way, many people said that he needed time. He needed to get his own set of recruits. He did, and he did have time... it didn’t result in a better program though. UCLA fans are saying the exact same thing with cronin. Just give him time. Just let his brand of players come in and it will all magically get better.
To me it looks like the same comments happening all over again and it makes me worries
I feel like this game showed he’s more than willing to bench Johnny for poor play. Juzang only saw 5 minutes in the second half after an incredibly-rough start.
The Tyger play is, imo, more driven by available personnel than anything else. Tyger is an extremely flawed PG, but he’s also the only real PG on the team, which means Cronin is forced into playing him even his play is bad.
Honestly the guy who gets away with stuff the most might be Jaime, who really only sits when he’s in foul trouble. Again, I think personnel plays a factor here, but it’s something to consider.
It will that way with any coach, just so you know.
So many low basketball IQ plays in the last 4 games it boggles the mind. Tyger was 2-10 FGs plus only 5 assists...not going to get the job done. We are better off not getting in the Tourney, packing it all up and regrouping for next season. Plus Cronin should get an EKG.
There are still 3 more days of basketball prior to selection Sunday. While my thoughts are well know... UCLA might still make it as long as there aren’t too many upsets in conference tournaments.
If any non top 4 program in the Pac-12 wins the conference tournament though for example, I think they would take a spot that may have been available for UCLA.
March madness is just that for a reason though, and I expect some conference tournament winners to change what was possible... Michigan state did lose today as well... 12 loss Michigan state shouldn’t be in the tournament over UCLA as they aren’t a good team this year
Usc in overtime with Utah at the moment... is a Utah win good or bad for UCLA at this point?
It’d be good in that Southern Cal lost and screw them, but it wouldn’t have much of an effect on UCLA. Utah isn’t close enough to bump up a quadrant with a win.
Lunardi had UCLA as a 10 seed before the game today. I think the loss puts them in the 11-12 seed range.....dangerously close to the bubble. Only 1 quality win, a NET ranking close to 50, and mediocre defensive efficiency. UCLA definitely won't be in a favorable bracket in they get in.
Boise state loss to Nevada is good for UCLA for sure
He also just said he still thinks UCLA is in and not even a play in... but also possible they fall there
Okay. So we'll see on Sunday. If we're an 11 that means we'll be facing a 6. Probably gonna be a tough opponent.
Texas be Texas tech is just a good basketball game
I would expect this team to be in one of the NCAA tournament play-in games, if they’re lucky enough to get an at-large bid. Unlike last season, this team has totally regressed and is moving in the wrong direction. Poor play, poor coaching, and poor refereeing are each contributing to the disappointing 4-game losing streak and their unexpected one-and-done exit from the Pac-12 tourney.
Old Bruin Alum, fan, and subscriber here posting for the first time so; a couple of topics I would like to comment upon.
First, to the person here who claims to love Bruin basketball but seems more like a S$C fan who delights in putting down everything to do with our basketball program, your claim of being a true Bruin fan is disingenuous. I would suggest that the other Bruin commenters here ignore and do not reply to posts which are obviously for the purpose to irritate and gloat.
Second, I can remember few teams that made runs in the NCAA tournament without very good talent. Coach had outstanding talent through his stream of national championships. Last year, Cronin was Pac 12 coach of the year ; a year later, some here are throwing him under the bus. I choose to believe that if Cronin had not lost Nix, Smith, and Hill, we would not be looking at a NCAA bid from the outside and perhaps contending for the Pac 12 championship. We have no legitimate Big except for Riley who took a beating against all the Bigs of OSU. (Etiene shows promise but he is still a high school player)
Finally, when UCLA was up 16 points towards the end of the first half and playing good defense, they suddenly had four unforced turnovers which resulted in OSU cutting the lead to 10 at the half. I mentioned to my wife at that point that UCLA was going to lose the game based on the turnovers, fatigue, and the obviously bad body language. I do not know what Cronin tells the players in the locker room but if I have one positive suggestion, some type of emotional/enthusiastic psychology is needed because the players looked like they had given up starting the second half.
And BTW, I was on campus while Pauley Pavilion was being built and have seen all the ups and downs of UCLA basketball in person. I remember when fans were calling out Jim Harrick for not being able to coach the year before his national championship. I choose to believe that we will do better in the next few seasons and how much better will depend on how well Cronin and staff recruit.
Anyone know what the hell happened to Jalen Hill? grades?
Left the team, rumors are it was a mental health issue. Not going to speculate any further beyond that.
You obviously have some anger management problems. You and Baskets diverse each other. Have a great day and so long to you.
Anger problems? Why? Because I don't like getting trolled? Oregon State is playing on a magical level....they still suck. If they hold on it will be a terrible loss for Oregon! Any NET after 50ish is garbage.
I’m confused why you keep calling me out when we have no history... it’s ok you don’t like my opinions, you think I’m irritating and gloat with my comments, but come on... you’re starting a new comment directly referencing me instead of the actual storyline... seems like you’re trying to pick a fight and I’ve never even said anything to you
Baskets, he's an idiot, that's why.
Troll? I am a devoted UCLA fan forever. You and Baskets are pathetic posters and that is why I have not posted since the Mighty Bruin was established and I subscribed. Thank you very much and I bid you ado. Get some anger management help.
Dude, you're out of line. You jerk. You're not qualified to diagnose me with anger management problems. You trolled my comment. Baskets and I are passionate posters. Seriously, go back to your safe space if you can't handle a good debate. Terrible losses for UCLA and Oregon against a lousy Oregon State team.
So if you say OSU is "lousy" then you must say Oregon Ducks are total "garbage". You obviously have some problems and are not a true UCLA supporter That being said, I say enjoy your fighting with Baskets--you deserve each other.. I bid goodbye and trust you will get some psychological help.
Excuse me? I have been defending Cronin for two years. Wake up. You're trolling and you expect me to take your shit? You keep posting ridiculous crap. Idiot.
The NET rankings and other metrics do not agree with you.....but keep trying to be a smart ass because Oregon State got lucky two games in a row.
Never thought I’d be defending gib, but hurling personal insults about physiological help is inappropriate. You’ve said that you’re an alum... you can do better than that
Baskets, this is ridiculous. He's being an ass, but we're pathetic. SMH.
You are talking shit and I need psychological help? Fuck you.
Again, why are you calling me a pathetic poster in a brand new topic on this thread. If you’re going to bash me and my comments, at least have the decency to do it in line and give me a chance to defend myself... as it sits, you’ve started a new post calling me out as a pathetic poster is disappointing to say the least
Baskets, he doesn't like passionate fans posting. He's purposely trying to piss me off by implying that I have anger problems and get me to react with anger. Where's Dmitri on this shit? This is the type of bullshit he said wouldn't be tolerated.
Haha! Calm down gib! We are both passionate... regardless of what anyone says I’m always a fan. If someone thinks I’m not, oh well...
It’s definitely strange to start your presence by hurling personal insults IMO... doesn’t feel like a good look to start fighting with everyone... I guess that’s my job. Pot calling the kettle black on my part
UCLA4EVER, thanks for the trolling. I needed a good laugh.
Trolling? I am a devoted UCLA fan. I am calling out all the comments by you and others attacking my school. you obviously have some anger management problems with UCLA and Baskets. So I say again, have a nice day and I bid you adieu.