), -Third in individual season free throws made: 198, -Second highest freshman points per game: 17.5, -First in freshman rebounds per game: 10.6, -First in single-season double-scoring games: 39. In the end, the Cougars pulled the upset, 7169, ending the Bruins' 47-game winning streak. Bibby was honored as an All-American in his senior season. [11] Wooden had benched him after 11 minutes, and he never re-entered the game. Watson was also an alert defender, and currently holds the all-time career for most steals at 235. Checkout the latest Los Angeles Stars Roster and Stats for 1968-69 on Basketball-Reference.com In his two seasons as a starter, Washington averaged 15.9 and 20.1 points per game respectively. 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 Cal's Place in the NET Rankings is Not Much of a Head-Scratcher. [7], Three days after the game, UCLA starting forward Edgar Lacy quit the team. Bruins' third national championship in four years. Do you have a sports website? 44 on the all-time list. The Bruins finished the 2021-22 season with a 27-8 overall record and a conference record of 15-5. Ivo Simovic. 12 in individual season rebounds with 318 during his freshman season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 1 team in both the AP and UPI polls. Greg Lee and Henry Bibby formed a solid back court, and forwards Keith Wilkes and Larry Farmer were double-digit scorers. Three consecutive national championships for the Bruins, five in six years. He also holds the individual season records of most league points scored (500-1986) and highest league scoring average (27.8-1986). The "Game of the Century" proved that a national audience would watch college basketball games during the regular season. Josh Giddey is a traditional point guard (even if he is 6-foot-8). Love was a key inside component for the Bruins on their quest to the Final Four in 2008. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Center Dan Gadzuric was a threat for opponents on both sides of the court. Find out more. 3 Michigan 80, Jan. 3, 1964 UCLA 88, Washington State 83, Jan. 4, 1964 UCLA 102, Washington State 77, Jan. 31, 1964 UCLA 107, UC-Santa Barbara 76, Feb. 1, 1964 UCLA 87, UC-Santa Barbara 59, Feb. 10, 1964 UCLA 79, Southern California 59, Feb. 11, 1964 UCLA 78, Southern California 71, Feb. 29, 1964 UCLA 93, Washington State 56, March 6, 1964 UCLA 91, Southern California 81, March 13, 1964 (NCAA tournament) UCLA 95, Seattle 90, March 14, 1964 (NCAA tournament) UCLA 76, San Francisco 72, March 20, 1964 (NCAA tournament) UCLA 90, Kansas State 84, March 21, 1964 (NCAA tournament) UCLA 98, No. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. That season, Vandeweghe led the Bruins to the NCAA Finals for the first time with a team that was not coached by John Wooden. Dollar is also prevalently known for in-bounding the ball to Tyus Edneys 4.8-second game-winning drive against Missouri. Lewis led his Phi Slama Jama teams to three consecutive Final Fours (1982-1984), advancing to the national championship game in 1983 and 1984. 10 on the all-time scoring list. [7] TVS signed up 120 stations, many of which would preempt regularly scheduled network programming. 2 Gail Goodrich, Los Angeles Lakers, No. The Michael Price Family UCLA Men's Head Basketball Coach. Here's everything you need to know about UCLA's first national championship team. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. United States: University of Illinois Press, 2013. Trivia: As of 2011, Charles OBannon plays in the Japanese Basketball League for the Panasonic Trians. (12 avg.). "[12], Neither Houston nor UCLA lost another game for the remainder of the regular season. Center Jelani McCoy showed his dominance in the paint as soon as he stepped on the court his freshman year. Trivia: Henderson currently plays basketball in Japan and has changed his name to J.R. Forward Tracy Murray turned it on offensively in his sophomore and junior seasons, averaging over 21 points in both seasons, making himself a hot asset for the 1992 NBA draft and earning second place for average points in a sophomore season with 21.2, behind Lew Alcindor. The team opened the season as the No. Eventually, most Final Fours were awarded only to host cities with domed stadiums. Last season for the 7-foot-1 and 1/2-inch center, On the 40th anniversary, the team was honored at halftime of UCLA's Senior Day game, March 7, 2009, at. His performance placed him on the All-Tournament Team that year. Trivia: According to Sports Business Daily, Hamilton worked as a commentator for a few years after his short NBA stint, later becoming the Vice President of Production and Coordinating at the Fox Sports Network. The Final Four was played in Louisville, Kentucky, where UCLA defeated Houston (73-58) and . Guard John Vallely was a junior-transfer from junior college who was a two-year starter for the Bruins. In his senior season, Naulls helped the Bruins win the conference with a perfect 16-0 record. [5] Hayes took a shot and was fouled by Bruins reserve Jim Nielsen. . 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Freddie Goss, 6-1, guard: 7.2 ppg, 3.1 rpg, Dave Waxman, 6-6, forward: 5.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg, Jim Milhorn, 5-9, guard: 3.9 ppg, 1.1 rpg, Larry Gower: 5-10, guard: 0.0 ppg, 0.3 rpg, Dec. 14, 1963 UCLA 74, No. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. The teams met again in the 1968 NCAA Tournament semifinals, with the then-No. Three other players averaged in double figures, including sophomore guard Lucius Allen and junior Mike Warren. Title. He became a coach in 1998 and has been an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Bobcats. The 196869 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won an unprecedented third consecutive NCAA National Basketball Championship, the fifth in six years under head coach John Wooden with a win over Purdue, coach Wooden's alma mater. He was also known for his command of the court and his ability to facilitate plays, as well as for being a great leader. The 196667 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won UCLA's third NCAA national championship under head coach John Wooden with a win over Dayton. 1968-1969 UCLA Bruins . Center Kevin Love was dominant in his one season as a Bruin, averaging 17.5 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. On the last possession, UCLA's All-American guard Mike Warren committed a rare mental error deflecting out of bounds a pass meant for UCLA's star shooter Lynn Shackelford, who was unguarded in the corner.[4]. With the combination of Hazzard and Gail Goodrich on the floor, who averaged 21.5 points in the 1964, the Bruins were destined for success. Rowe is also No. Shooting guard Roy Hamilton was a three-time starter in the very beginning of the post-Wooden era. 8 in individual season blocks. Miller scored only six of those points from behind the arc despite the three-point lines establishment in the NCAA in 1987. 34 on the all-time scoring list with 1235 points (14.2 avg.). Trivia: At UCLA, Westbrook shared a dorm with teammate and current Minnesota Timberwolves player Kevin Love. In those three seasons, Bibby averaged 14.4 points per game in his career at UCLA and is at No. Guard Walt Torrence was very resourceful as a guard, leading the team in rebounds in each of his three seasons as a starter at UCLA. Coach: John Wooden Mick Cronin. Trivia: Allen was drafted as the No. Trivia: In 1952, Moore led the Bruins in field goal percentage at a measly 38.6 percent. Trivia: In 2003, Martin played for the Harlem Globetrotters. Scott Chandler . Under two different head coaches, Greenwood helped lead the Bruins into three consecutive Sweet 16 campaigns. 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). He is also ninth in career three-point field goals made with 133. Trivia: Foster was drafted in the second round of the 1983 NBA draft and played four seasons with the Phoenix Suns. ), -Seventh in individual season rebounds: 410 (14.6 avg-1956), -Third in average points scored for a senior: 23.6, -Fifth in career double-figure rebounding game: 42. Bailey is one of two Bruins to achieve a triple-double (23 PTS 10 RB 10 AST). That season, he helped the Bruins win the conference and finish fourth in the NCAA. (Ringo H.W. Do you have a blog? 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. Associate Head Coach. In fact, Watsons points-per-game stat decreased in his junior season only to have his assists per game increase (from 4.6 to 5.9). 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. UCLA roster situation: Who is arriving, who might be departing and staying UCLA basketball players (from left) Mac Etienne, Tyger Campbell and Jules Bernard celebrate after an NCAA. Leading the Bruins in assists in all of his four seasons at UCLA, Jackson is sixth in career assists with 523. He got struck by Ted Henderson of Cal in a rebound battle. Trivia: OBannon returned to UCLA in 2011 to finish his bachelors degree, which he is expected to finish later in the year. The lowest-ever recorded team-leading field goal percentage for the Bruins was in 1948 by John Stanich29.6 percent. Yr. pg. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Bibby was also known for being accurate from the free throw line and ranks seventh in career free throw percentage at 82.3 percent. 13 on the all-time rebounding list with 796 rebounds (8.8 avg.). Find out more. Trivia: Farmar also holds the record for most turnovers in an individual season (since 1979) with 135 in his sophomore season, an average of 3.6 turnovers per game. Martin currently holds the record for most assists in an individual game at 15 in his junior season. Guard Cameron Dollar is best known for filling in for the injured Tyus Edney in the 1995 NCAA Men's Basketball championship game versus Arkansas. 14 in career 20-point games as a Bruin with 25 and was honored as an all-American in his junior season. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. He is currently fifth in career double-figure scoring games at 95 and fifth as well in career free throws made at 435. Point guard Lucius Allen, alongside Lew Alcindor and Mike Warren, was considered to be part of the greatest college basketball team in history in 1968, when UCLA took home its second out of seven consecutive NCAA titles. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. McCoys 10.4 points per game as Bruin was accompanied the highest career field goal percentage in UCLA history at 69.4 percent. 1970 Sidney Wicks received national co-player of the year honors from the. 1 Michigan 80. Shooting guard Jason Kapono was one of the most consistent shooting machines in recent Bruin history, coming out of the gates his freshman year scoring 16 points per game and averaging 16.5 in his career at UCLA. Trivia: Fields was selected in the first round of the 1984 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and played four seasons in the NBA. Choose a Player: Go. Trivia: As of 2011, Washington is No. "[4], The game was televised nationally via a syndication package through the TVS Television Network, with Dick Enberg announcing and Bob Pettit providing color commentary. 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. 23 in career rebounds with 650 (6 avg. 32 was retired at UCLA in 1990. Won National Semifinal (85-82) versus Drake He is also tied for sixth on the all-time steals list at 179 and second on the individual season steals list at 217. and is eighth in career field goal percentage at 55.5 percent. He also led the Bruins in steals in his freshman and sophomore seasons. His consistent scoring years as a Bruin leave him at No. Forward Jrme Moso showed great potential before enlisting in the 2000 NBA draft. He is also scattered in the UCLA record books in various categories: -Seventh in career double-figure scoring games: 92. Won West Regional Final (101-79) versus Utah State Point guard Rod Foster saw the NCAA Finals in his freshman season as a starter. In three seasons with the Bruins, Alcindor contributed greatly to a NCAA Championship. The 196970 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won its fourth consecutive NCAA National Basketball Championship, the sixth in seven years under head coach John Wooden,[1] despite the departure of Lew Alcindor to the NBA, with a win over Jacksonville.[2]. NCAA Tournament: During the season, UCLA was invited and participated in the Empire Classic at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. SGA is a modern point guard. With greats like Moore setting the bar higher for future Bruins, the foundation was laid for the dynasty to come. 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Trivia: Miller holds the UCLA individual season record for free throws made at 202 in 1986. 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. The Bruins later went on to face Florida in the Finals that year. This was the first year in which the Athletic Association of Western Universities officially adopted the name Pacific-8 Conference, although that name had been used unofficially since the 196465 season after Oregon and Oregon State joined the conference. 1 UCLA and No. Arron Afflalo played a vital role on three Bruin teams that contributed to the recent revival of UCLA Mens Basketball under Ben Howland, whose first recruit was Afflalo. Do you have a blog? Trivia: Henry Bibby, father of NBA guard Mike Bibby, coached at USC for nine seasons. He is currently No. Los Angeles Times, January 14, 1968, Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:57, Athletic Association of Western Universities, 196768 NCAA University Division men's basketball rankings, Funeral in Downey today for UCLA player Edgar Lacey, "USBWA > Awards > Oscar Robertson Trophy", "1968 NBA Draft on databaseBasketball.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=196768_UCLA_Bruins_men%27s_basketball_team&oldid=1141980587. Shooting guard John Green was a pivotal player in the years preceding John Woodens championship dynasty. Assistant Coach. Trivia: Kevins uncle, Mike Love, is a singer for The Beach Boys. 122 Year by Year results. He put solid offensive numbers as a Bruin, averaging 13.8 points per game. Michael Douchant. Foster put up consistent scoring numbers in his four seasons as a varsity starter for the Bruins, averaging 12.1 points per game and being an extremely accurate free throw shooter at 88 percent, which is the highest in UCLA history. Green led the Bruins in scoring twice, most notably in his senior season with 19.3 points per game. Forward Kenny Fields was part of some rather unsuccessful NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament teams, but did notlet that bog him down. In his two years on the varsity squad, Allen averaged 15.3 points per game. The ban was revoked in 1976. Gadzuric is currently No. Houston Chronicle, The Home Court, March 26, 1995. Trivia: When he was asked to express what the return of the dunk [in 1976] meant to him It was like I was reborn, Johnson responded (Inside Sports Magazine: College Basketball. Moore is No. In his junior season, Goodrich was part of a team that went in the record books by becoming the first team in UCLA history to have a perfect record of 30-0 in 1964, which led the Bruins to their first NCAA Championship in school history. UCLA won its third national championship in a row and fifth in six years in 1969, when the Lew Alcindor-led Bruins defeated Purdue 92-72 in the championship game. UCLA won 10064. Pac-12 Basketball: UCLA Difficult to KO. 2 on the career blocks list with 184. Big Lew Sidelined By Eye Injury Suffered in Game against Bears. MacLean is the current all-time leading scoring in UCLA basketball history with 2,608 points (Lew Alcindor had 2,325 in three seasons played. 33 was retired at UCLA in 1990. The Bruins went undefeated, winning all 30 games. Record: 30-0 (15-0) Bill Walton was one of the best all-around centers to play college basketball with the combination of his skilled offense and intimidating defense. As a red-shirt sophomore and junior, Shipp helped the Bruins reach the Final Four two consecutive years, winning the Pacific-10 as well. Upset with Wooden's public comments implying that he did not want back into the game, Lacy quit the team. 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 The Bruins would have loved to have the first-team All-American and Pac-10 Player of the year around for a few more seasons to have a run at an NCAA Championship. OBannon was named on the first team All-Pacific-10 in 1996 and 1997. 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. He was honored as an All-American his junior season on a team that went to the Final Four. Trivia: Goodrich was originally considering attending USC after the legacy of his father but was swayed by John Woodens interest in him to attend UCLA. This team ushered in a new era of college hoops when it played and lost to Houston in a regular-season game at Houston Astrodome that was seen by a national television audience. Visible Ink Press, 1998). Second consecutive national championship; fourth in five years. March 1, 1969: UCLA 84, Cal 77 OT. in his senior season. Princeton and Wichita State both made their first Final Four in the 1965 NCAA tournament, with the Tigers winning the third-place game. Join our linker program. Fields is also No. 13 on the all-time scoring list with 1721 points (14.6 avg.) UCLA won the L.A. Classic by defeating Wisconsin, Georgia Tech, and USC. UCLA fell at the cavernous Astrodome and had its 47-game winning streak stopped. 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. Trivia: Collison holds the Bruin record for most consecutive free throws at 43 in his senior season over a 15-game stretch. He also hold a plethora of other UCLA records, including: -Most points averaged by a freshman: 18.6, -Most career double-figure scoring games: 123 (68 straight). In the 1972 and 1973 seasons, Walton spearheaded two teams that went a combined 60-0, winning the NCAA Championship in both years with an average scoring margin of 30 points. [2] Houston Cougars coach Guy Lewis wanted to prove his program's worth to his critics, so he decided to schedule UCLA. Name. 2 Houston closed with the Cougars up by three points. MacLean went on to average 20.5 points per game, peaking in his junior season with 23 points per game. 1968-1969 UCLA Bruins Roster # Player Class Pos HT WT Birth Date . Naulls was named a second-team All-American his senior season. )his freshman year. Won West Regional Semifinal (53-38) versus New Mexico State Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He received the USBWA Player of the Year award that year as well. Freshmen werent allowed to play on the varsity squad until 1972.) It established college basketball as a sports commodity on television and paved the way for the modern "March Madness" television coverage. Sophomore Bill Walton lived up to his advance billing, leading the Bruins to a 30-0 record and the National Championship while averaging a double-double (21.1 PPG, 15.5 RPG). The first half between the AP Poll's No. Valley was named on the NCAA All-Tournament Team in both of those years as well. He also showed defensive proficiency by leading the team in steals (53) his freshman season. He also holds the individual season record for highest free throw percentage at an amazingly accurate 95 percent (1982).
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