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  1. Posted

    Career Game #464

     

    Dec 31, 2013: #3 UCLA (11-1, 1-0) @ Arizona St (7-4, 1-0)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: normal pace, balanced, motion
    • Defense: m2m, only presses in close and late situations
    • Key Players: Jr PF Andy Denson 11.8 ppg, 6.9 rpg
    • Notes: Has won 5 of their last 6

    1st Half

     

    AZST can claim some success in slowing our running game, which made the match close for the most part.  However we found other ways to score towards the latter part of the 1st half, in particular establishing our post and penetration plays
     
     

    Halftime: Up 41-26

     

    Key stat(s)

    • Paint: UCLA 30, AZST 14
    • Asts: UCLA 11, AZST 5

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG Mark Pettway 11 pts, 2 blks

     

    2nd Half

     

    When we started getting some pts in transition, that was the beginning of the end of for AZST

     

     

    Final Score: UCLA - 85, Arizona St - 59

     

    Box Scores

    Pettway 25, 7, 1, 3 blks, 3 3s (*)
    Burton 14, 5, 2, 3 stls
    Walton 12, 4, 3, 3 tos, 2 3s
    McCutcheon 11, 6, 0
    Lucas 7, 5, 0
    Wright 4, 2, 4, 3 tos
    Smith 4, 1, 2, 3 stls
    Tucker 4, 1, 2
    Crayton 4, 1, 0
    Jones 0, 1, 2
    Cotton 0, 0, 2
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 56-44%

    Rebs: +7

    TOs: -6

    Pts in paint: +24

    2nd chance: +6

    Fast break: +1

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): Good production from our big men today, esp in the 1st half
     
    Pac 12 Standings
    1. Arizona, 2-0 (W2)
    2. Oregon, 2-0 (W2)
    3. Oregon St, 2-0 (W2)
    4. UCLA, 2-0 (W2)
    5. Arizona St, 1-1 (L1)
    6. Colorado, 1-1 (W1)
    7. Utah, 1-1 (L1)
    8. Stanford, 1-1 (W1)
    9. California, 0-2 (L2)
    10. USC, 0-2 (L2)
    11. Washington, 0-2 (L2)
    12. Washington St, 0-2 (L2)

     

  2. Posted

    Career Game #463

     

    Start of conference games

     

    Dec 28, 2013: #3 UCLA (10-1, 0-0) @ USC (5-4, 0-0)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: normal pace, inside, 5 out
    • Defense: m2m, presses on occasion
    • Key Players: Sr SG Nate Morris 16.6 ppg, 
    • Notes: SCAL averaging 16.6 topg

    1st Half

     

    Game became a track fest, and SCAL not able to catch up
     
     

    Halftime: Up 44-27

     

    Key stat(s)

    • Fast break: UCLA 20, SCAL 6
    • TOs: UCLA 8, SCAL 14

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG Mark Pettway 18 pts, 3 3s

     

    2nd Half

     

    SCAL shot a good percentage of their shots, esp in the 2nd half.  They just couldn't make stops

     

     

    Final Score: UCLA - 84, USC - 69

     

    Box Scores

    Pettway 28, 4, 5, 3 stls, 4 tos, 4 3s (*)
    Lucas 17, 2, 3, 7-8 FG
    Burton 8, 8, 1
    McCutcheon 8, 5, 0
    Jones 8, 2, 2, 6 stls
    Smith 5, 1, 2
    Walton 4, 0, 2
    Crayton 3, 2, 0
    Wright 3, 0, 2
    Tucker 0, 1, 1, 3 tos
    Cotton 0, 0, 0
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 58-53%

    Rebs: +5

    TOs: -6

    Pts in paint: +36

    2nd chance: +5

    Fast break: +20

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): Our transition game was effective today, with 28 fast break points
    • (-): Our 16 turnovers a little too much for comfort

     

    Pac 12 Standings
    1. Arizona, 1-0 (W1)
    2. Oregon, 1-0 (W1)
    3. Arizona St, 1-0 (W1)
    4. Oregon St, 1-0 (W1)
    5. UCLA, 1-0 (W1)
    6. Utah, 1-0 (W1)
    7. California, 0-1 (L1)
    8. Stanford, 0-1 (L1)
    9. Washington, 0-1 (L1)
    10. Washington St, 0-1 (L1)
    11. USC, 0-1 (L1)
    12. Colorado, 0-1 (L1)

     

  3. Posted

    Career Game #462

     

    Dec 21, 2013: St John's (5-4) @ #4 UCLA (9-1)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: fast pace, balanced, 5 out
    • Defense: m2m, only press in close and late situations
    • Key Players: So PG Mike Cyrus 14.1 ppg, 3.6 apg
    • Notes: 

    1st Half

     

    We showcased our complete arsenal in offense - drives, low post, and a good dose of outside shooting
     
     

    Halftime: Up 50-26

     

    Key stat(s)

    • FG: UCLA 64%, STJO 32%
    • Paint: UCLA 24, STJO 6

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG Mark Pettway 20 pts, 2 stls

     

    2nd Half

     

    Statisticians had to work hard filling up the stat sheet for SG Mark Pettway

     

     

    Final Score: St John's - 57, UCLA - 87

     

    Box Scores

    Pettway 33, 5, 2, 4 stls, 2 blks, 3 3s (*)
    Burton 10, 14, 1
    T Jones 9, 2, 0, 3 stls
    Wright 9, 1, 1, 3 3s
    Walton 7, 3, 2
    Lucas 5, 3, 1
    Smith 4, 2, 0, 2 blks
    McCutcheon 4, 2, 0
    Tucker 2, 3, 4, 3 stls
    Crayton 2, 2, 0
    B Jones 2, 1, 1
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 54-37%

    Rebs: +9

    TOs: -8

    Pts in paint: +42

    2nd chance: Even

    Fast break: +22

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): With SG Dickey Walton, SG TJ Jones, and PG Clint Wright, we probably have the best outside shooting 2nd team in the country

  4. Posted

    Career Game #461

     

    Las Vegas Winter Jam Finals

     

    Dec 18, 2013: (7) Mississippi St (4-6) vs (1) #9 UCLA (8-1)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: fast pace, balanced, flex
    • Defense: m2m, only press in close and late situations
    • Key Players: So PF Quadree Blizzard 16.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg
    • Notes: 

    1st Half

     

    Relatively quiet 1st half for SG Mark Pettway, but our team is built to have multiple scoring options.  Our defense was also unforgiving
     
     

    Halftime: Up 43-18

     

    Key stat(s)

    • FG: UCLA 51%, MSST 30%
    • Paint: UCLA 28, MSST 14

    Key Players

    • UCLA: PF Chris Lucas 12 pts, 6-7 FG

     

    2nd Half

     

    Game didn't provide much excitement, but I am glad to know we have plenty of players who can step in and produce when needed

     

     

    Final Score: Mississippi St - 48, UCLA - 85

     

    Box Scores

    Pettway 23, 1, 1, 5 stls, 3 3s (*)
    Lucas 12, 7, 0, 3 blks
    Burton 10, 13, 2
    Walton 8, 4, 2
    Cotton 8, 1, 1, 2 3s
    Wright 7, 2, 5
    McCutcheon 5, 3, 2, 2 stls
    Crayton 4, 5, 1
    Smith 4, 3, 1
    T Jones 2, 0, 1, 2 stls
    Tucker 2, 0, 0, 5 tos
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 47-33%

    Rebs: +5

    TOs: -13

    Pts in paint: +32

    2nd chance: +11

    Fast break: +6

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): Our points in the paint (52) more than total output of MSST

  5. Posted

    Career Game #460

     

    Las Vegas Winter Jam Semifinals

     

    Dec 17, 2013: (5) Rutgers (5-4) vs (1) #9 UCLA (7-1)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: fast pace, balanced, triangle
    • Defense: 1-3-1, presses on occasion
    • Key Players: Fr SG Nathaniel Durham 19.4 ppg
    • Notes: 

    1st Half

     

    Getting the ball across the timeline is already an ordeal for RUT.  When we're not scoring easy fast break pts, our big men are powering their way inside
     
     

    Halftime: Up 44-26

     

    Key stat(s)

    • Paint: UCLA 30, RUT 4
    • Fast break: UCLA 22, RUT 4

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG Mark Pettway 18 pts, 5 stls

     

    2nd Half

     

    RUT didn't pose much of a challenge in the 2nd half.  Our reserves got a little more time than usual

     

     

    Final Score: Rutgers - 43, UCLA - 83

     

    Box Scores

    Pettway 25, 5, 2, 7 stls, 3 3s (*)
    Burton 12, 6, 1, 2 stls
    Lucas 9, 6, 2
    T Jones 9, 2, 0, 2 stls
    Smith 8, 4, 1, 2 blks
    Walton 7, 1, 3
    B Jones 4, 0, 0
    Wright 3, 2, 4
    McCutcheon 2, 4, 0
    Tucker 2, 3, 1
    Crayton 2, 2, 0
    Cotton 0, 2, 4, 2 stls
    Fuhs 0, 1, 0
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 49-33%

    Rebs: +14

    TOs: -14

    Pts in paint: +44

    2nd chance: +7

    Fast break: +26

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): Huge advantage on fast break points, 32 to 6

  6. Posted

    Career Game #459

     

    Las Vegas Winter Jam

     

    Dec 16, 2013: (8) Texas (5-3) vs (1) #9 UCLA (6-1)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: slow pace, outside, motion
    • Defense: 1-3-1, only press in close and late situations
    • Key Players: So SF Jerry Cohen 12.4 ppg
    • Notes: TX shooting 40.7% 3PT

    1st Half

     

    Our big men contributing a significant portion of our offense this time around.  SG Mark Pettway quiet at the start, but exploded towards the end, scoring 9 of our last 13 pts
     
     

    Halftime: Up 45-27

     

    Key stat(s)

    • Paint: UCLA 28, TX 12
    • TOs: UCLA 3, TX 14

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG Mark Pettway 13 pts, 6 stls

     

    2nd Half

     

    Our lead quickly grew to 24, and coasted our way to an easy win

     

     

    Final Score: Texas - 60, UCLA - 87

     

    Box Scores

    Petteway 22, 2, 3, 8 stls, 2 3s (*)
    Smith 14, 2, 2
    Lucas 11, 7, 0
    McCutcheon 8, 3, 1
    Burton 7, 4, 2
    Tucker 7, 2, 5
    T Jones 6, 1, 2
    B Jones 4, 1, 1
    Crayton 2, 7, 0
    Wright 2, 2, 3
    Walton 2, 2, 0
    Cotton 2, 1, 1
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 50-45%

    Rebs: +6

    TOs: -16

    Pts in paint: +28

    2nd chance: +3

    Fast break: +16

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): Plenty of high percentage shots; 50 points in the paint

  7. Posted

    Career Game #458

     

    Dec 14, 2013: #18 Southern Illinois (6-3) @ #9 UCLA (5-1)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: slow pace, heavy inside, shuffle
    • Defense: 2-3, only press in close and late situations
    • Key Players: Fr SF Gregory Taylor 16.3 ppg, 5.4 rpg
    • Notes: Scheduling error; we already faced them earlier and won, 66-56

    1st Half

     

    Our guards have scored 43 of our 45 pts
     
     

    Halftime: Up 45-28

     

    Key stat(s)

    • 3PT: UCLA 9-17, SILL 3-7
    • TOs: UCLA 2, SILL 12

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG Mark Pettway 27 pts, 4 stls, 5 3s

     

    2nd Half

     

    Our offense running on all cylinders, fueled by our outside shooting.  PG Clint Wright, 5-6 3PT

    11:47, Up 69-39

     

    Our defense even got tighter in the 2nd half despite our big lead; good killer instinct

     

     

    Final Score: Southern Illinois - 46, UCLA - 84

     

    Box Scores

    Petteway 33, 2, 3, 4 stls, 7 3s (*)
    Wright 17, 0, 4, 5 3s
    T Jones 9, 2, 1, 3 stls
    Smith 8, 2, 2, 3 stls
    Lucas 8, 2, 1
    Walton 7, 5, 0, 3 stls
    Burton 2, 5, 0
    McCutcheon 0, 5, 0
    Tucker 0, 2, 1
    Crayton 0, 2, 1
    Cotton 0, 0, 0
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 47-34%

    Rebs: -10

    TOs: -20

    Pts in paint: +24

    2nd chance: -7

    Fast break: +12

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): Shot 14-31 3PT (45%).  But the better news is that we only had 3 turnovers

  8. Posted

    Career Game #457

     

    Dec 7, 2013: #2 Maryland (6-2) @ #10 UCLA (4-1)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: normal pace, balanced, flex
    • Defense: m2m, press about half the game
    • Key Players: Sr C Kevin Nicholson 16.0 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2-time All American
    • Notes: Maryland's defense allowing just 36.4% opp FG (#4 Nat'l)

    1st Half

     

    MD having all sorts of trouble against our pressure defense
     
     

    Halftime: Up 36-17

     

    Key stat(s)

    • FG: UCLA 50%, MD 26%
    • TOs: UCLA 6, HOU 16

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG Mark Pettway 16 pts, 4 rebs, 5 stls

     

    2nd Half

     

    MD now with 20 turnovers

    11:25, Up 51-30

     

    A much better 2nd half for MD, but still far from offsetting the big lead we built i the 1st half

     

     

    Final Score: Maryland - 49, UCLA - 71

     

    Box Scores

    Petteway 25, 7, 3, 7 stls, 4 tos (*)
    Lucas 12, 5, 0
    Walton 10, 3, 2, 2 3s
    Crayton 6, 2, 0
    Burton 4, 1, 2, fouled out
    McCutcheon 4, 1, 0
    T Jones 4, 0, 0
    Tucker 3, 3, 1
    Wright 3, 3, 0, 3 tos
    Smith 0, 2, 0
    Cotton 0, 1, 4
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 48-31%

    Rebs: -9

    TOs: -13

    Pts in paint: +26

    2nd chance: -2

    Fast break: +11

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): Another game where our pressure defense did a lot of damage, 13 steals, and 23 MD turnovers

  9. Posted

    Career Game #456

     

    Nov 30, 2013: #5 Houston (4-1) @ #11 UCLA (3-1)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: very fast pace, balanced, high post
    • Defense: m2m, only press in close and late situations
    • Key Players: Fr SG Russell Hobbs 15.8 ppg
    • Notes: HOU dishing out 18.6 apg (#5 Nat'l)

    1st Half

     

    Our guards making a lot of passing errors, feeding off the running game of HOU.  We went down by as many as 8.  We established our inside game to get back
     
     

    Halftime: Up 39-35

     

    Key stat(s)

    • FG: UCLA 50%, HOU 41%
    • Paint: UCLA 24, HOU 14

    Key Players

    • UCLA: C Anthony Burton 11 pts, 4 rebs
    • HOU: SG Russell Hobbs 15 pts, 3 3s

     

    2nd Half

     

    Both teams improving on their defense, forcing the other to take tough shots

    11:48, Up 51-46

     

    HOU has also committed several passing turnovers.  Whichever team can minimize their turnovers on the last few mins should win.  Both teams in the penalty

    6:26, Up 63-57

     

    HOU getting consecutive stops.  Timeout

    2:42, Up 65-63

     

    SG Mark Pettway able to draw a foul, but could only split his FTs.  Up 3.  HOU had 2 shots on their next possession; both missed.  C Bruce McCutcheon got fouled, and he splits his FTs as well.  We have missed 9 Fts already.  Up 4.  HUO scores on the low post.  Up 2.  We missed a 3, but got the offensive rebound.  However we turned the ball over, and HOU scored on the break.  Timeout

    1:24, Tied at 67

     

    PF Chris Lucas powers his way inside and scores.  Up 2.  Foul on C Anthony Burton.  1-and-1 for HOU.  Makes the 1st, missed the 2nd.  Up 1, less than a min left.  SG Mark Pettway drives, and scores!  Timeout HOU

    0:49, Up 71-68

     

    Traveling on HOU, their 233rd turnover of the game.  HOU fouls.  PG Troy Cotton hits 2 FTs.  Up 5.  W get a steal.  Cotton seals the game with 2 more FTs.  We almost dropped this one.

     

     

    Final Score: Houston - 68, UCLA - 75

     

    Box Scores

    Pettway 21, 1, 0, 10 stls, 2 3s (*)
    Burton 11, 5, 0
    Walton 10, 2, 2, 8-8 FT
    McCutcheon 9, 6, 0, 3 stls
    Lucas 7, 9, 0
    Wright 7, 4, 2, 2 stls
    Smith 4, 2, 1
    Tucker 4, 1, 1, 2 stls, 4 tos
    Cotton 2, 0, 0
    Crayton 0, 1, 0
    T Jones 0, 1, 0
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 40-41%

    Rebs: -4

    TOs: -9

    Pts in paint: +6

    2nd chance: -5

    Fast break: Even

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): We picked up 17 steals.  SG Mark Pettway is leading the nation with 7.0 spg

  10. Posted

    Career Game #455

     

    Nov 26, 2013: Southern Illinois (1-2) @ #9 UCLA (2-1)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: slow pace, heavy inside, shuffle
    • Defense: 2-3, only press in close and late situations
    • Key Players: Fr SF Gregory Taylor 19.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.0 spg

     

    1st Half

     

    Our outside shooting not as consistent as compared to our last game, but we're forcing SILL to a lot of turnovers to compensate
     
     

    Halftime: Up 39-24

     

    Key stat(s)

    • Fast break: UCLA 16, SILL 8
    • TOs: UCLA 4, SILL 15

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG Mark Pettway 17 pts, 7 stls

     

    2nd Half

     

    Our shots not dropping, opening up a window of opportunity for SILL

    10:44, Up 46-36

     

    SILL kept themselves close for the most part, but they couldn't come up with a big run because of their turnovers.  

     

     

    Final Score: Southern Illinois - 56, UCLA - 66

     

    Box Scores

    Pettway 29, 5, 3, 10 stls, 5 3s (*)
    Lucas 9, 6, 1, 3 stls, 2 blks
    Burton 8, 5, 1, fouled out
    T Jones 6, 0, 0
    Smith 4, 1, 2, 2 stls
    Tucker 4, 1, 2
    Wright 4, 1, 0
    Cotton 2, 1, 1
    McCutcheon 0, 3, 0, 2 blks, fouled out
    Crayton 0, 2, 0
    Walton 0, 1, 1, 4 tos
    B Jones 0, 1, 0
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 36-42%

    Rebs: -10

    TOs: -20

    Pts in paint: +8

    2nd chance: +3

    Fast break: +13

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): 30 turnovers committed by SILL
    • (-): Shot just 5-18 3PT (28%)

  11. Posted

    Career Game #454

     

    Nov 23, 2013: #9 UCLA (1-1) @ Arkansas (1-1)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: slow pace, balanced, flex
    • Defense: 2-3, presses on occasion
    • Key Players: Fr SF Bo Smith 16.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg, #7 recruit

     

    1st Half

     

    Our outside shooting and running game easily dissecting ARK's zone defense
     

     

    Halftime: Up 52-29

     

    Key stat(s)

    • 3PT: UCLA 6-9, ARK 2-9
    • TOs: UCLA 6, ARK 10

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG Mark Pettway 20 pts, 4-4 3PT

     

    2nd Half

     

    SG Mark Pettway continues to shoot well, reaching his career high, just midway into the 2nd half.

    10:53, Up 80-50

     

    I didn't see the need to bring back SG Mark Pettway

     

     

    Final Score: UCLA - 93, Arkansas - 66

     

    Box Scores

    Pettway 39, 4, 1, 4 stls, 15-21 FG, 9-10 3PT (*)
    Burton 14, 6, 1, 2 blks, 6-7 FG
    Walton 9, 2, 2
    Wright 8, 2, 6, 2 3s
    Smith 7, 0, 0
    Tucker 6, 3, 4
    Lucas 2, 7, 1
    Crayton 2, 3, 0
    Cotton 2, 1, 4
    McCutcheon 2, 1, 2, 2 stls
    Jones 2, 1, 0, 4 tos
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 58-48%

    Rebs: +8

    TOs: -6

    Pts in paint: +8

    2nd chance: Even

    Fast break: +4

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): Superb outside shooting today, 13-20 3PT (65%)

  12. Posted

    Career Game #453

     

    Nov 19, 2012: #24 Louisville (1-0) @ #5 UCLA (0-1)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: normal pace, balanced, triangle
    • Defense: m2m, presses on occasion
    • Key Players: Sr C Lloyd Lund 10 pts, 10 rebs in their 1st game

     

    1st Half

     

    Our defense forcing LVILLE into a lot of turnovers, but our shooting hasn't done much to move us forward
     

     

    Halftime: Tied at 29

     

    Key stat(s)

    • FG: UCLA 34%, LVILLE 39%
    • TOs: UCLA 4, LVILLE 12

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG Mark Pettway 14 pts, 5 stls

     

    2nd Half

     

    SG Mark Pettway with an offensive explosion at the start of the 2nd half, scoring 19 pts as part of a 21-0 run!

    14:30, Up 50-29

     

    That run took the fight our of LVILLE, and they were not able to recover afterwards

     

     

    Final Score: Louisville - 51, UCLA - 74

     

    Box Scores

    Pettway 33, 6, 1, 8 stls, 6 3s (*)
    McCutcheon 7, 6, 1
    Lucas 6, 4, 0, 3 blks
    Walton 6, 1, 2
    Smith 6, 1, 0
    Burton 5, 7, 1, 3 blks
    Fuhs 3, 2, 0
    B Jones 3, 1, 0
    Tucker 3, 0, 0
    Crayton 2, 2, 0
    Wright 0, 1, 6, 3 tos
    Cotton 0, 1, 1
    T Jones 0, 1, 0
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 43-33%

    Rebs: -2

    TOs: -14

    Pts in paint: +18

    2nd chance: -1

    Fast break: +8

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): We forced 22 turnovers on LVILLE, mostly because of our back court pressure

  13. Posted

    Career Game #452

     

    Start of Season

     

    Nov 15, 2012: #5 UCLA (0-0) @ #7 Duke (0-0)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: normal pace, balanced, shuffle
    • Defense: m2m, only press in close and late situations
    • Key Players: So C Anthony Walker
    • Notes:

     

    1st Half

     

    It was only during the midway point of the 1st half where we started forcing turnovers on DUKE, and opened up a gap.  However, DUKE had a strong finish to significantly cut our lead from a high of 14
     
     

    Halftime: Up 44-38

     

    Key stat(s)

    • Fast break: UCLA 9, DUKE 2
    • TOs: UCLA 4, DUKE 7

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG Mark Pettway 12 pts, 3 rebs
    • DUKE: PG Andy Moore 17 pts, 3 3s

     

    2nd Half

     

    We're having turnover problems; 5 already here in the 2nd half

    10:36, Up 56-53

     

    Our bench has been a huge factor today, and has come up with clutch plays to keep us on top

    6:51, Up 65-59

     

    DUKE has tightened up their interior defense to keep themselves close

    3:37, Up 69-66

     

    Both of our last 2 possessions resulted in turnovers.  DUKE scored 2 from the line.  We're in the penalty.  Timeout

    2:38, Up 69-68

     

    Another turnover; traveling on PF Chris Lucas.  C Anthony Burton comes away with a block on the other end.  We get the ball back.  Lucas gets the ball again down low.  Lucas puts up a shot.  Missed.  DUKE with the ball.  DUKE's PG Andre Moore drives, and scores!  Moore with 25 pts.   Timeout

    1:19, Down 69-70

     

    We go inside again, this time to C Bruce McCutcheon.  Missed.  DUKE gets the rebound.  DUKE gets a 3!  Timeout

    0:50, Down 69-73

     

    We took a 3.  Miss.  Off rebound.  Follow up.  Missed.  Another offensive board.  Put back is no good.  DUKE finally gets the rebound.  We gave up a foul.  DUKE hits 2 FTs.  We missed a couple more shots from 3.  Game over.  Not a good start to defend the title, but we expect teams to play their A-game against us the whole season

     

     

    Final Score: UCLA - 69, Duke - 75

     

    Box Scores

    Burton 14, 4, 3
    Pettway 12, 6, 2, 3 stls, 3 tos, 2 3s
    McCutcheon 10, 7, 0, 2 stls
    Walton 8, 8, 3, 2 3s
    Lucas 6, 4, 2
    Cotton 6, 0, 2
    Jones 4, 1, 1
    Wright 3, 0, 1, 3 tos
    Smith 2, 1, 1
    Crayton 2, 1, 1
    Tucker 2, 0, 1
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 43-47%

    Rebs: Even

    TOs: -1

    Pts in paint: +14

    2nd chance: Even

    Fast break: +8

     

    Post game observations

    • (-): Poor execution towards the end

  14. Posted

    2013-14 UCLA Lineup

     

    Starters

    • 1: Sr PG Eugene Tucker, 6-0, 3.5/4.5 (Greenwood, SC)
    • 2: So SG Mark Pettway, 6-1, 4.5/5.0 (Gaithersburg, MD) (*)
    • 3: So SF Andre Smith, 6-6, 4.0/5.0 (Livonia, LA)
    • 4: So PF Chris Lucas, 6-8, 4.0/5.0 (Seattle, WA) (*)
    • 5: Sr C Anthony Burton, 7-1, 4.0/4.0 (Pine Bluff, AR)

    Reserves

    • 2/3: Sr SG Dickey Walton, 6-4, 4.0/5.0 (San Jose, CA)
    • 4/5: So C Bruce McCutcheon, 6-9, 3.5/4.5 (Sells, AZ)
    • 1/2: Fr PG Clint Wright, 6-1, 2.5/5.0 (Enterprise, MS) (*)
    • 4/5: Fr C Sam Crayton, 6-9, 3.0/5.0 (Richfield, MN)
    • 3: Sr SF Dave Fuhs, 6-8, 3.0/4.0 (Tahoe City, NV)
    • 1/2: Jr SG TJ Jones, 6-3, 3.0/4.0 (Whiteriver, AZ)
    • 1/2: Jr PG Troy Cotton, 6-1, 3.5/4.0 (Watkins, CO)
    • 4/5: Fr C Brian Jones, 6-8, 1.5/5.0 (Greenville, SC)

    Walk-ons

    • 2/3: Jr SG Tyler Frazier, 6-5, 1.5/3.5 (Los Angeles, CA)
    • 3/4: Sr PF Ronald George, 6-7, 2.0/3.5 (San Bruno, CA)

    (*) Norton candidate

  18. Posted

    Graduating Players

     

    1. PG Keith Holliway

    • Regular season: 53 G, 1.2 ppg, 1.6 apg, 6 3s, 46% FG, 73% FT
    • Post season: 7 G, 0.6 ppg, 1.3 apg
    • GPA: 3.3

    2. SF Jordan Milton

    • Regular season: 48 G, 4.3 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 15 3s, 42% FG, 70% FT
    • Post season: 4 G, 4.0 ppg, 50% FG
    • GPA: 3.3

    3. C Aaron Lappas

    • Awards: Pac 12 DPOY (2013), Pac 12 1st Team (2013), Pac 12 2nd Team (2012)
    • Regular season: 62 G, 11.7 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.8 bpg, 56% FG, 53% FT
    • Post season: 10 G, 10.9 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.6 spg, 1.4 bpg, 52% FG, 43% FT
    • GPA: 4.0

  19. Posted

    2012-13 Team Stats, Rankings, +/- from last season

     

    Team

    • Points: 83.1 (#1), +6.6
    • Rebounds: 35.7 (#13), +2.1
    • Assists: 16.7 (#8), +1.1
    • Steals: 8.9 (#8), +2.0
    • Blocks: 5.3 (#3), +1.2
    • TOs: 11.3 (#1), -1.4
    • FG%: 51.6 (#1), +2.6
    • 3PT%: 39.4 (#19), +11.1
    • FT%: 71.8 (#175), -1.4

    Opposition

    • Points: 59.4 (#17), -6.5
    • FG%: 39.0 (#14), -3.2
    • 3PT%: 32.0 (#47), -4.9
    • TOs: 17.9 (#6), +1.6

    Efficiency

    • Offense: 60.7 (#1), +5.7
    • Defense: 43.4 (#72), -4.0

  20. Posted

    2012-13 Individual Stats and Rankings (Nat'l Rank)

     

    Points

    • SG Mark Pettway - 20.8 ppg (#14)
    • C Aaron Lappas - 13.4
    • SG Dickey Walton - 10.8
    • PF Chris Lucas - 10.0
    • C Anthony Burton - 8.3
    • PG Eugene Tucker - 5.3
    • SF Dave Fuhs - 3.9
    • PG Troy Cotton - 3.8
    • SG TJ Jones - 3.5
    • C Bruce McCutcheon - 3.1
    • SF Andre Smith - 2.6

    Rebounds

    • C Aaron Lappas - 8.8 rpg (#13)
    • PF Chris Lucas - 5.3
    • SG Mark Pettway - 4.8
    • C Anthony Burton - 4.8
    • SG Dickey Walton - 3.8

    Assists

    • PG Eugene Tucker - 3.8 apg
    • PG Troy Cotton - 3.4
    • SG Mark Pettway - 3.0

    Steals

    • SG Mark Pettway - 2.2 spg (#16)
    • C Aaron Lappas - 1.1

    Blocks

    • C Aaron Lappas - 2.2 bpg (#7)

    Turn overs

    • SG Mark Pettway - 2.1 topg

    3pt shots made

    • SG Mark Pettway - 104 (#27)
    • SG Dickey Walton - 24
    • PG Troy Cotton - 13
    • SG TJ Jones - 9
    • PG Eugene Tucker - 5
    • SF Andre Smith - 2
    • PF Chris Lucas - 1
    • PG Keith Holliway - 1
    • SF Dave Fuhs - 1

    FG % (min: 30 FGA)

    • C Anthony Burton - 66.5% (113 of 170)
    • C Aaron Lappas - 58.1
    • PF Chris Lucas - 58.1
    • SG TJ Jones - 57.1
    • C Bruce McCutcheon - 57.1
    • SF Dave Fuhs - 55.0
    • SF Andre Smith - 52.6
    • PG Eugene Tucker - 50.0
    • PG Troy Cotton - 48.2
    • SG Mark Pettway - 45.5
    • SG Dickey Walton - 43.1

    FT% (min: 20 FTA)

    • SG Dickey Walton - 88.7% (63 of 71)
    • PG Troy Cotton - 84.8
    • SG Mark Pettway - 84.4
    • PG Eugene Tucker - 83.3
    • C Anthony Burton - 76.9
    • PF Chris Lucas - 60.0
    • C Aaron Lappas - 54.2
    • SF Dave Fuhs - 52.4

    3PT% (min: 10 3PA)

    • PG Troy Cotton - 44.8% (13 of 29)
    • SG Mark Pettway - 44.4
    • SG TJ Jones - 39.1
    • SG Dickey Walton - 36.4
    • PG Eugene Tucker - 27.8
    • SF Dave Fuhs - 10.0

    Minutes

    • SG Mark Pettway - 29.5 mpg
    • C Aaron Lappas - 26.9
    • PF Chris Lucas - 26.2
    • SG Dickey Walton - 23.8
    • PG Troy Cotton - 19.3
    • PG Eugene Tucker - 18.8
    • C Anthony Burton - 17.9
    • SF Dave Fuhs - 14.0
    • SG TJ Jones - 7.0
    • C Bruce McCutcheon - 6.6
    • SF Andre Smith - 6.5

  22. Posted

    Career Game #451

     

    2013 NCAA Tournament National Finals

     

    Apr 3, 2013: (1) #1 UCLA (37-0, 18-0) vs (2) #7 North Carolina (28-8, 13-5)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: slow pace, heavy outside, triangle
    • Defense: m2m, press most of the time
    • Key Players: Fr SF Tevis Temple 17.8 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.7 bpg, #6 recruit; Fr PF Kurt Hayes 12.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg
    • Notes: For the 3rd time in this tournament, we go up against a team that we have faced earlier in the season.  We won against UNC in our previous meeting, 83-63; we shot 58% FG in that game.  UNC not a good shooting team at 39.5% FG (#349 Nat'l) and 27.8% 3PT (#342).  But they make it up on defense, giving just 57.1 opp ppg (#11) and 38.6% opp FG (#11).  So yes, this is a battle of offense vs defense; offense prevailed before, but this is totally different environment

    How they got here

    • Automatic selection (Champs, ACC tournament)
    • (Round 2) Def Central Connecticut, 52-43 (Temple 10 pts, 4 rebs, 3 blks)
    • (Round 3) Def Brigham Young, 57-45 (Temple 18 pts, 6 rebs, 3 stls)
    • (Sweet 16) Def #16 St John's, 67-61 (Hayes 19 pts, 11 rebs)
    • (Elite 8) Def #5 Kentucky, 73-68 (Temple 17 pts, 6 rebs)
    • (Final 4) Def #4 Oklahoma, 72-67 (Temple 21 pts, 7 rebs, 3 stls)

    Comparison (tournament averages):

    • Points For: UCLA 76, UNC 64
    • Points Opp: UCLA 56, UNC 57
    • Rebounds: UCLA 34, UNC 34
    • Turnovers: UCLA 8.8, UNC 12.6
    • Steals: UCLA 12.2, UNC 7.6
    • Blocks: UCLA 4.4, UNC 5.4
    • 3PT%: UCLA 19-54 (35%), UNC 32-105 (30%)
    • 2nd chance pts: UCLA 10, UNC 12
    • Fast break pts: UCLA 26, UNC 9

     

    1st Half

     

    Both teams cancelling each other out with 5 turnovers each.  UNC's SF Tevis Temple picking up 2 quick fouls
    13:23, Tied at 8
     
    Had to sit down C Aaron Lappas to settle down; Lappas called for steps at least 3 times already.  PF Chris Lucas taking care of our inside scoring, while PG Eugene Tucker scoring 6 pts off the bench.  Both teams with 9 turnovers.  UNC already in the penalty
    6:56, Up 20-12
     
    We also got into penalty, and UNC able to take advantage to get themselves back in the game.  UNC's offensive rebounding has also been a huge factor.  Whichever team can solve their turnover problems in the 2nd half has a better chance of winning.  Both teams with 12 errors
     
     

    Halftime: Up 30-27

     

    Key stat(s)

    • FG: UCLA 55%, UNC 30%
    • 2nd chance: UCLA 0, UNC 7

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG Mark Pettway 10 pts, 5 stls
    • UNC: PF Kurt Hayes 8 pts, 3 rebs, 2 stls

     

    2nd Half

     

    SG Mark Pettway scored our 1st 7 pts of the 2nd half, plus 2 more steals.  UNC's PG Jason Tilmon also exploding with 8 of his 10 pts here in the 2nd half.  More sloppy plays for both teams

    13:38, Up 43-39

     
    C Anthony Burton has stepped up big time, replacing struggling C Aaron Lappas.  Burton scoring all  of his 6 pts here in the 2nd half.  The last 3 by SG Mark Pettway punctuated a 9-0 run, forcing UNC to call an early timeout
    10:59, Up 52-39
     
    We extended our lead to 20, while allowing me to steal some rest time for SG Mark Pettway.  It is now a 16-0 run!  Our defense has smothered UNC's offensive flow for the last 7 minutes!
    6:51, Up 59-39 
     
    UNC extending their drought.  It is now an 19-0 run, and we lead by 23.  UNC in the penalty.  Fans beginning to celebrate, but still too early.  UNC's SF Tevis Temple got fouled, and his 2 FTs finally breaking their silence.  Temple has had a rough day, 9 pts on 1-11 FG
    5:41, Up 62-41
     
    SG Mark Pettway now has 13 steals!  UNC has a mountain to climb
    2:56, Up 66-44
     
    UNC's last 3 baskets were from 3pt territory.  Too late for them though, as we're still up by 16 with a minute left.  It didn't matter that UNC hit 2 more 3s in the dying seconds of the game.  Not a pretty game based from the number of turnovers (UCLA 24, UNC 26), but were able to capitalize on their mistakes more
     
    UCLA wins it's 1st National Title!
     
     

    Final Score: UCLA - 67, North Carolina - 56

     

    Box Scores

    Pettway 27, 2, 2, 13 stls, 7 tos, 2 3s (*)
    Burton 8, 6, 0
    Tucker 8, 3, 3
    Fuhs 6, 2, 1, 2 stls, 5 tos
    Lucas 6, 2, 0
    McCutcheon 5, 4, 1
    Walton 4, 2, 1
    Lappas 3, 8, 1, 2 stls, 2 blks, 5 tos
    Cotton 0, 0, 3, 3 tos
    Jones 0, 0, 0
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 51-30%

    Rebs: -2

    TOs: -2

    Pts in paint: +26

    2nd chance: -8

    Fast break: +10

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): A roller coaster performance by SG Mark Pettway, but just like in our Final 4 game, he was at the forefront of a big run and that was all we need to take the trophy home

  23. Posted

    Career Game #450

     

    2013 NCAA Tournament National Semifinals (Final 4)

     

    Apr 1, 2013: (1) #1 UCLA (36-0, 18-0) vs (2) #6 Georgia Tech (27-7, 15-3)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: fast pace, balanced, princeton
    • Defense: m2m, press most of the time
    • Key Players: Fr C Marquis Barnes 9.0 ppg, 9.2 rpg, #1 recruit; Fr PF Josh Boythe 19.6 ppg, 10.0 rpg (#4 Nat'l), 3.2 bpg (#1), #2 recruit; Fr SF Scott Lyons 11.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg, #3 recuit
    • Notes: We face again the team with one of the best recruiting class ever (#1, #2, #3 recruits this season).  In our meeting earlier this season, we forced this freshman-laden team to 23 turnovers, and we won 79-63.  GT one of the best rebounding teams in the country at 37.0 rpg (#5 Nat'l)

    How they got here

    • At-large selection (1st place, ACC regular season)
    • (Round 2) Def Columbia, 68-44 (Boythe 19 pts, 8 rebs, 3 blks)
    • (Round 3) Def Indiana, 83-75 (Boythe 26 pts, 13 rebs)
    • (Sweet 16) Def #14 Auburn, 75-60 (Boythe 27 pts, 14 rebs)
    • (Elite 8) Def #3 Villanova, 78-70 (Boythe 26 pts, 10 rebs, 6 blks)

    GT has 4 freshmen in their starting lineup, including SG Marlon Watson.  Over the last 4 games, the "Far Four" has accounted for 75% of both of GT's total points and rebounds

     

     

    1st Half

     

    SG Mark Pettway with 3 fouls less than 6 mins into the game.  GT a much improved team since the last time we faced them; playing better defense, and able to handle our pressure defense easily.  
    12:03, Down 8-13
     
    We can't get anything much against GT's interior defense (7 blks).  With SG Mark Pettway on the bench, we don't have much perimeter scoring either
    6:07, Down 14-23
     
    We tried to stay close, with SG TJ Jones providing some scoring help.  The thing that worried me after he 1st half is that GT's Fab Four didn't do much scoring; their bench provided half of their total pts
     
     

    Halftime: Down 30-34

     

    Key stat(s)

    • FT: UCLA 2-5, GT 11-14
    • Paint: UCLA 18, GT 4

    Key Players

    • UCLA: SG TJ Jones 7 pts
    • GT: PF Josh Boythe 2 pts, 6 rebs, 5 blks

     

    2nd Half

     

    SG Mark Pettway beginning to take charge, scoring 9 of his 11 pts here in the 2nd half.  Problem is, we already have 6 team fouls

    14:38, Up 41-40

     
    GT scored 5 unanswered pts, and on the next play, SG Mark Pettway called for a charge, and that's his 4th foul.  I was furious on the call
    13:51, Down 41-45
     
    We are getting hammered down low, and yet no call.  And yet, soft fouls are being called on the other end.  I am very close from being assessed with a technical
    11:37, Down 43-49
     
    Deficit grew to 10.  I had no choice but to bring back SG Mark Pettway and PF Chris Lucas, both with 4 fouls.  We are able to cut down our deficit to 6 a couple of times, but can't sustain our momentum because GT is being rewarded a lot FTs (31 already in the game)
    6:28, Down 54-62
     
    We get a steal, and SG Mark Pettway scored on the break.  After a GT miss, Pettway hits a 3.  Another miss by GT.  Pettway with the rebound.  Pettway hits another 3 to tie the game!
    4:53, Tied at 62
     
    A turnover by GT!  However, SG Dickey Walton missed a potential basket that could have given us the lead.  GT with the ball.  Another miss by GT.  Walton with the rebound.  Walton looking for SG Mark Pettway,  Pettway gets the ball.  Pettway fires up a 3 from the right corner.  BANG!  Pettway has scored 11 straight pts.  Timeout GT
    3:33, Up 65-62
     
    GT feeling the pressure now.  SG Mark Pettway with a steal!  We set up a play inside.  C Aaron Lappas was blocked by GT's PF Josh Boythe.  Still no foul.  That is Boythe's 10th block of the game.  Loose ball in favor of GT.  Boythe double teamed in the corner, and puts up a forced shot.  Missed.  We get the rebound.  Timeout
    2:26, Up 65-62
     
    Can't get the ball to SG Mark Pettway,  We went to PF Chris Lucas down low.  Lucas had a good look, but can't get it to drop.  Rebound GT.  GT's Josh Boythe puts up a long jumper.  Miss.  Long rebound grabbed by Boythe.  GT reset.  They go to Boythe again.  The jumper by Boythe is good!  Boythe has a triple double.  Timeout
    1:39, Up 65-64
     
    SG Mark Pettway got himself momentarily open at the corner.  Pettway fakes a 3, moves closer, pulls up a jump shot.  Pettway scores!  Up 3.  GT goes back to PF Josh Boythe, and Boythe nails a pressure-packed jump shot from about 18 feet.  Timeout
    0:56, Up 67-66
     
    We dump the ball to C Aaron Lappas.  Our players are spaced well, leaving Lappas against a single coverage.  Lappas goes strong inside, and Lappas scores!  Timeout GT
    0:47, Up 69-66
     
    Refs called a foul on SG Mark Pettway way beyond the 3pt line.  There was nothing much into it and I wanted to argue, but I couldn't afford a technical now.  That was Pettway's 5th foul.  Pettway has scored 26 of his 28 pts here in the 2nd half, including 13 of our last 15.  GT's SG Marlon Watson goes to the line.  Watson splits.  C Aaron Lappas grabs the board.  I called my last timeout
    0:35, Up 69-67
     
    GT had to give up 2 fouls to get into penalty.  PF Chris Lucas goes to the line.  Makes the 1st.  The 2nd FT would give us a 2 possession lead.  Lucas makes the 2nd!  Timeout GT
    0:25, Up 71-67
     
    We disrupted them on the back court to waste some time.  SG Dickey Walton called up for a foul.  Not part of the pan, but the calls have not been kind to us today.  GT's SG Marlon Watson heads back to the line, who earlier splits his FTs.  Missed the 1st!  Makes the 2nd
    0:20, Up 71-68
     
    GT immediately fouls.  PG Eugene Tucker to the line for a 1-and-1,  Makes the important 1st.  And also the 2nd.  Timeout GT
    0:17, Up 73-68
     
    GT's PF Josh Boythe takes a desperation 3.  Missed.  That should do it!  What a gritty win.  A big test, and we passed it!
     
    A fine performance from GT's Josh Boythe with 12 pts, 10 rebs, and 10 blks
     
     

    Final Score: UCLA - 73, Georgia Tech - 68

     

    Box Scores

    Pettway 28, 4, 1, 4 stls, 3 tos, 4 3s, fouled out (*)
    Lappas 11, 6, 0
    Jones 7, 1, 0
    Lucas 6, 6, 1
    Tucker 6, 1, 7
    Fuhs 5, 1, 0
    Burton 4, 4, 1
    Walton 4, 2, 3, 3 tos
    Cotton 2, 1, 3
    McCutcheon 0, 3, 0
    Smith 0, 0, 1
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 46-41%

    Rebs: -5

    TOs: -7

    Pts in paint: +26

    2nd chance: -2

    Fast break: +12

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): SG Mark Pettway just put our team on his back, and did every thing he could to put us in a position to win, before fouling out.  Our defense did the rest, limiting GT to just 6 pts in the last 6 minutes of the game

  25. Posted

    Career Game #449

     

    2013 NCAA Tournament West Regional Finals (Elite 8)

     

    Mar 26, 2013: (7) North Texas (23-9, 11-5) vs (1) #1 UCLA (35-0, 18-0)

     

    Scouting Report

    • Offense: very slow pace, inside, triangle
    • Defense: 1-3-1, presses on occasion
    • Key Players: Jr SG Chris Williams 20.7 ppg
    • Notes: NTX getting the proverbial "luck of the draw", never facing a single-digit seed in their 1st 3 games of the tournament.  NTX one of the best teams in forcing trunovers, averaging 9.3 spg (#4 Nat'l) and 16.9 opp topg (#15)
    •  

    How they got here

    • At-large selection (4th place, Big 12 regular season)
    • (Round 2) Def Northern Iowa, 69-63 (Williams 27 pts, 5 rebs) 
    • (Round 3) Def Radford, 75-62 (Williams 21 pts, 5 asts)
    • (Sweet 16) Def Florida, 67-59 (Williams 22 pts, 7 rebs)

    1st Half

     

    We've got ourselves plenty of steals to help dictate the tempo.  Aside from 5 3s, there's not much offensive highlights for NTX.  On the other end, we have been very successful with our inside plays; the top 3 big men in our rotation combined for 32 pts on 15-17 FG.
     
     

    Halftime: Up 49-29

     

    Key stat(s)

    • Paint: UCLA 36, NTX 10
    • Stls: UCLA 10, NTX 1

    Key Players

    • UCLA: C Aaron Lappas 14 pts, 6 rebs

     

    2nd Half

     

    NTX's interior defense continues to look helpless against our inside plays

    11:19, Up 63-38

     
    We even limited NTX's looks from beyond the arc, taking away the only weapon they can use to mount a rally
     
     

    Final Score: North Texas - 59, UCLA - 83

     

    Box Scores

    Lappas 22, 10, 1, 2 blks 10-12 FG (*)
    Lucas 20, 6, 1, 10-13 FG
    Pettway 13, 3, 5, 4 stls
    Tucker 10, 0, 2
    Burton 8, 4, 2, 2 stls 2 blks
    Walton 6, 6, 3, 2 stls, 2 blks
    Smith 2, 3, 0
    Holliway 2, 0, 0
    Cotton 0, 1, 5, 3 tos
    Fuhs 0, 1, 0, 2 blks
    McCutcheon 0, 1, 1
    Jones 0, 0, 1
     

    Team Stats

    FG: 54-48%

    Rebs: +10

    TOs: -12

    Pts in paint: +44

    2nd chance: +6

    Fast break: +16

     

    Post game observations

    • (+): Our 62 points in the paint is more than the entire output of NTX