He was named to the All-Tournament Team that year despite losing to Louisville in the championship. Ht. 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. 1969 Naismith Winner: Lew Alcindor Share 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. Moso is currently No. It was the first NCAA regular season game broadcast nationwide in prime time. Or write about sports? totaled a career-high five rebounds in a career-best 20 minutes in UCLA's 51-49 win over Michigan in the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight (March 30) had three rebounds and one block in 15 minutes during the team's 73-62 win against BYU in the NCAA Tournament's . In the fall of 1964, UCLA added the following players to its varsity roster: UCLA won its second national championship in a row in 1965, part of a run of 10 national titles in 12 years. Trivia: Bailey has played on 14 different teams in his 11-year professional playing career, including teams in Italy, Belgium, Germany, Greece, China and Spain. In his two years on the varsity squad, Allen averaged 15.3 points per game. Trivia: Walton earned Academic All-American honors in all three of his varsity seasons at UCLA (1972, 1973, 1974). 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. Although UCLA would have liked to see him in a Bruin uniform for two more years, Westbrooks time in Westwood was maximized, as he holds the record for most minutes played in an individual season with 1318 minutes (34 avg.). Won National Semifinal (85-82) versus Drake Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 61 Post Season Scoring Recaps, Ron Rapoport - 1968: Houston vs. UCLA at the Astrodome - The game that took college basketball to a new level. UCLA Basketball Archives. He is also ninth in career three-point field goals made with 133. The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:57 p.m. Tuesday. Murray established his name well in the Bruin record books in his three seasons at UCLA. His other feats in Bruin record books include: -Fourth in career rebounds: 1,001 (7.9 avg. He showed off his passing abilities in his senior season, leading the team in assists with 108 (3.5 avg.). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The 1966-67 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won UCLA's third NCAA national championship under head coach John Wooden with a win over Dayton.The Bruins went undefeated, winning all 30 games. Although the Bruins were not very successful as a team during Millers UCLA career, he led the team to a NIT Championship in 1985 and was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. Alcindor scored 37 points with 20 rebounds in the championship game.[5]. Collison was a dynamic player, always exercising his best effort on the court. Jordan gives back to the community by hosting an annualbasketball campcalled Hoop Farmat UCLA. Three consecutive national championships for the Bruins, five in six years. UCLA and Houston played again in 1969 at Pauley Pavilion for the regular-season rematch. He suffered a scratched left cornea on January 12, 1968, in a game against the California Golden Bears. Dollar is also prevalently known for in-bounding the ball to Tyus Edneys 4.8-second game-winning drive against Missouri. A look back at the UCLA Bruins men's basketball dynasty. [9] The broadcast drew a vast television audience in addition to the 52,693 fans who had filled the Astrodome for its first basketball game. Hayes, a 6-foot-9 forward, was not directly matched against the 72 Alcindor, but he did block three of Alcindor's shots, and the crowd roared his nickname, "Big E."[4], With two minutes remaining in the game, the score was tied at 69 after the Bruins' Lucius Allen made a pair of free throws. The official 2018-19 Men's Basketball Roster for the UCLA Bruins. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Michael Douchant. Hometown / High School; 0: Alex Olesinski: F: 6-10: 220: R-Jr. Roswell, N.M. / La Lumiere School [IN] 1: Moses Brown: C: 7-1: 245 . 196970 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team, Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:53, 196970 NCAA University Division men's basketball rankings, 196970 UCLA Bruins men's basketball season, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=196970_UCLA_Bruins_men%27s_basketball_team&oldid=1141980064. 29 on the all-time scoring list with 1355 points (12.5 avg.). Trivia: Watson holds the all-time record for minutes played with 4,371 minutes (33 mpg over 129 games). Darren Savino. Sakuragi when he became a naturalized Japanese citizen. As a Bruin, Moso averaged 12 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Join our linker program. [7], Three days after the game, UCLA starting forward Edgar Lacy quit the team. ), -Second in career three-point field goal percentage: 44.6 percent, -First in career three-point field goals made: 317, -Fifth in free throw percentage: 83 percent, -Second in career double-figure scoring games: 107 (out of 127), Trivia: Kapono has won the Three-Point Shootout twice in the NBA, and is known to be one of the most accurate three-point shooters in NBA history (ranked fifth all-time in NBA as of 2011 [43.7 percent]). 71 Ken Washington, San Francisco Warriors, Walt Hazzard, 6-2, guard: 18.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, Jack Hirsch, 6-3, forward: 14.0 ppg, 7.6 rpg, Fred Slaughter, 6-5, center: 7.9 ppg, 8.1 rpg, Kim Stewart, 6-5, forward: 2.2 ppg, 2.0 rpg, Mike Huggins, 5-11, guard: 1.6 ppg, 1.0 rpg, Chuck Darrow, 5-11, guard: 1.6 ppg, 1.2 rpg, Steve Brucker, 6-4, forward: 4.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, Kent Graham, 6-3, forward: 2.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg, Dec. 11, 1964 UCLA 107, Arizona State 76, Dec. 12, 1964 UCLA 68, Oklahoma State 52, Dec. 19, 1964 UCLA 115, Boston College 93, Dec. 22, 1964 UCLA 84, Southern California 75, Dec. 29, 1964 UCLA 93, No. 2022-23 Season Roster | Roster (PDF) Schedule | Schedule (PDF) Quick Facts (PDF) 2021-22 Season Statistics (HTML . 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During his three starting seasons, Greenwood proved his dominance on the court averaging a career-high 19.9 points 10.3 rebounds per game in his senior season. Center Dan Gadzuric was a threat for opponents on both sides of the court. Conference Finish: 1st. He holds the record for most rebounds in a single game (28-1956) amongst others: -Thirty-fifth in all-time scoring: 1225 pts (15.5 avg), -Sixth in all-time rebounds: 900 (11.4 avg. Point guard Tynus Edney is best known for his game-winning drive down the court with 4.8 seconds left against Missouri in the second round of the 1995 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. 15 in career rebounds with 775 (7.2 avg.). 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 23 on the all-time scoring list with 1,449 points. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 25 on the all-time scoring list at 1401 points (16.1 avg.). Chiu / Associated Press) Then: Nwuba barely played over the first month as the. Lew Alcindor's father played trombone with the UCLA band during the championship game. [3][15] Assistant coach Jerry Norman was credited by Wooden for devising the diamond-and-one defense that the Bruins used to contain Hayes, who was averaging 37.7 points per game but was held to only 10. He is one of two Bruins to achieve a single-game triple-double (15 PTS 10 RB 11 BLK). 12 in individual season rebounds with 318 during his freshman season. He also holds the individual game blocks record of 11, which he achieved as a freshman. Conference: Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU) UCLA basketball scores, news, schedule, players, stats, photos, rumors, depth charts on RealGM.com . 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. Forward Jrme Moso showed great potential before enlisting in the 2000 NBA draft. His No. [20] UCLA won six more national championships under Wooden. He received the USBWA Player of the Year award that year as well. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. A three-year starter, Jackson, averaged 8.4 points per game, peaking his senior year with 12.5 points per game. Lewis led his Phi Slama Jama teams to three consecutive Final Fours (19821984), advancing to the national championship game in 1983 and 1984. Eventually, most Final Fours were awarded only to host cities with domed stadiums. Martin currently holds the record for most assists in an individual game at 15 in his junior season. It hurt him, and that's why he quit. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Trivia: Jackson played one game in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers, recording two points, one rebound, four assists and two steals. Miller scored only six of those points from behind the arc despite the three-point lines establishment in the NCAA in 1987. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. UCLA defeated Bellarmine, but they lost to Gonzaga to finish in a tie for second. [7], The January 1968 cover of Sports Illustrated depicted the game, with Hayes shooting over Alcindor. 16 on the all-time scoring list and has his name on plenty of other record lists, including: -Fourth in career three-point percentage: 43.5 percent, -Third in career free throw percentage: 85.1 percent, -First in individual season three-point percentage: 52.5 percent (2008), -Fourth in career double-figure scoring games: 97. He played a supporting role in UCLA's 1969 and 1970 NCAA Championships, scoring 15 points. Alcindor holds an immense amount of records at UCLA, including: Alcindors No. Image. Walton was showered in awards as a collegiate athlete, including: -Naismith College Player of the Year (1972-74), -USBWA College Player of the Year (1972-74), -Most Outstanding Player in NCAA Tournament (1972, 1973), -Second-highest field goal percentage: .651, -Third-highest career scoring average: 20.3. Checkout the latest Los Angeles Stars Roster and Stats for 1968-69 on Basketball-Reference.com He received many accolades as a collegiate athlete, including: -Most Outstanding Player in NCAA Tournament (1967-69), -Naismith College Player of the Year (1969-first year awarded). The Bruins would reign as NCAA Champion that year, which would not have been possible if Edney had not performed in the clutch. Trivia: Jerome Pooh Richardsons nickname came from his grandmother, who thought Richardson resembled Winnie the Pooh. At the conclusion of the season, the team collectively signed a letter to President Nixon condemning the Vietnam War and the administration's actions at home. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE Won National Final (92-72) versus Purdue, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. With greats like Moore setting the bar higher for future Bruins, the foundation was laid for the dynasty to come. He was inducted into the UCLA Hall of Fame in 2009, represented by his widow, Ada, and his son, Gregory. Coach: John Wooden Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. Richardsons assists per game climbed each season during his four years as a Bruin, reaching an amazing 7.6 in his senior year and leaving him with an average on 6.8 in his career. He averaged 15.3 and 8.5 rebounds per game as a Bruin, earning him No. [1], The UCLA Bruins were the dominant NCAA men's basketball program of the era, having won Division I championships in 1964, 1965, and 1967. R. Wooden Award in 1977. The "Money Man", John Vallely, scored 29 points and Alcindor had 25 points at the semi-final game. He was a crafty point guard with the ability to make split-second decisions look easy. Starting with the 1997 tournament, only domed stadiums have hosted the Final Four. Won West Regional Final (101-79) versus Utah State 28 on the all-time scoring list with 1355 points (12.5 avg.). 54 was retired at UCLA in 1996. UCLA became the first school to have a top winner in both basketball and football in the same year with quarterback, Three days after he was benched by Coach Wooden during the "Game of the Century" on January 20, Edgar Lacey, a high school All-American at, Lew Alcindor, First Team All-American; Lucius Allen, Second Team, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:57. The first half between the AP Poll's No. [21], In 2006, Hayes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Lew Alcindor) and Wooden were inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame,[22] followed by Lewis in 2007. [8] The basketball floor actually came from the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.[4]. Point guard Pooh Richardson is arguably the greatest facilitator in UCLA recorded history. Wicks continued to excel in his senior season, averaging an impressive 21.3 points and 12.8 rebounds per game during a season that brought home another NCAA title to the Bruins. Lew Alcindor, School Record, Most season Points: 870 (1967), Lew Alcindor, School Record, Highest season Scoring Average: 29.0 (1967), Lew Alcindor, School Record, Most season Field Goals: 346 (1967), Lew Alcindor, School Record, Most season Free Throw Attempts: 274 (1967), Lew Alcindor, School Record, Most single game field goals: 26 (vs. Washington State, 2/25/67), This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:58. His overall record as a coach was 77-47. The Michael Price Family UCLA Men's Head Basketball Coach. ), which was also a great deal during his time in Bruin history. The firstMagic Johnson. Charting UCLA's roster for next season may not require much effort UCLA guard Tyger Campbell celebrates after making a basket during the first half against Gonzaga in the Final Four of the. In his four seasons at UCLA, he averaged 14.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, capping out in his senior season at 19 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Trivia: Collison holds the Bruin record for most consecutive free throws at 43 in his senior season over a 15-game stretch. [18], The 1971 NCAA Tournament was held at the Astrodome following the success of the game and drew more than 31,000 spectators for both the semifinals and championship. 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. Trivia: At UCLA, Westbrook shared a dorm with teammate and current Minnesota Timberwolves player Kevin Love. 13 on the all-time rebounding list with 796 rebounds (8.8 avg.). Forward Darren Daye was a two-time starter at UCLA, averaging 10.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in his four-year career. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Point guard Darrick Martin was a quick, agile player who was able to make plays happen. 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. It's been 50 years since the University of Houston beat the UCLA Bruins, 71-69, in front of 52,693 in the Astrodome. Princeton's Bill Bradley was both the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player and the NCAA tournament's leading scorer with 177 points. In 1969, NBC became the first major network to broadcast the championship game, at a cost of more than $500,000. He maintains the seventh-highest scoring average for a junior and has the sixth-most field goals scored for an individual season with 276. UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba, left, is defended by Arizona forward Jordan Brown during a game on Feb. 18. [5][6] Einhorn paid $27,000 for the broadcast rights on TVS. 14 in career 20-point games as a Bruin with 25 and was honored as an all-American in his junior season. He is also No. Visible Ink Press, 1998). 42 on the all-time scoring list with 1148 points (14.2 avg.). 1 team in both the AP and UPI polls. 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). [23], Previously, only NCAA post-season games were broadcast on national television. Jeff Prugh - Big E Stands For End Of Bruin Streak. 10 in assists in an individual season. UCLA won 100-64. 32 was retired at UCLA in 1990. Trivia: According to the L.A. Times, Wilson was dismissed from his high school team in 1985 due to violations of team rules and his continued disregard of [their] program and its objectives. The All-American high school star returned to the team a few months later after resolving his differences with his teammates and coach. Trivia: As of 2011, Green holds the record for most free throws made in an individual game21 in his senior season. In his two season as Bruin before declaring for the NBA Draft in 2006, Farmar averaged 13.3 points and 5.2 points per game. 30 on the all-time scoring list with 1,349 points (15 avg.) Trivia: Hazzard came back to the UCLA Basketball program to coach from 1985-88. Cal's Place in the NET Rankings is Not Much of a Head-Scratcher. In a tight game in the 2006 NCAA tournament, Afflalo made a game-winning three-pointer against Alabama in the Round of 32. Join our linker program. Lew Alcindor of UCLA was a talented player who was credited with reviving interest in college basketball, with Bruin games selling out arenas. 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