A profile of the 1969 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Martin currently holds the record for most assists in an individual game at 15 in his junior season. Forward Don MacLean made his mark as a Bruin from the very beginning, starting as a freshman and averaging 18.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. in scoring, and placing himself on as one of the greatest Bruin scorers of his time (he is currently at No. His ability as a facilitator is apparent through other records such as: He is currently No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. As of 2011, he plays basketball in China. Wooden graduated from Purdue in 1932, after earning All-American honors as a guard on the school's basketball team that he captained during his junior and senior years. Edney was named the Bruins most valuable player his sophomore season with 13.6 points and 5.6 assists per game. He suffered a scratched left cornea on January 12, 1968, in a game against the California Golden Bears. Kansas State and Michigan also made the Final Four in 1964, with the Wildcats' making their fourth Final Four and Wolverines making their Final Four debut. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The 196768 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won a second consecutive NCAA national championship, the fourth in five years under head coach John Wooden, with a win over North Carolina.[2]. 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). NCAA Tournament: [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. ), -Sixth in rebounds per game for a sophomore: 9.4, -Fifth in career double-figure rebounding games: 42. He became a coach in 1998 and has been an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Bobcats. The Boilermakers won two Big Ten titles and the 1932 national championship during his years there. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He played a supporting role in UCLAs 1969 and 1970 NCAA Championships, scoring 15 points in the finals both years. Thompson decided to stay a Bruin for his senior season instead of enlisting in the NBA draft, having a phenomenal year averaging 18.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. He 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). Trivia: Afflalo, alongside teammate Ryan Hollins, helped the distraught Gonzaga star Adam Morrison off the court after UCLA defeated Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 in the 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. 41 on the all-time scoring list with 1149 points (10.1 avg.) All rights reserved. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. He is currently No. Here's everything you need to know about UCLA's first national championship team. 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. "[12], Neither Houston nor UCLA lost another game for the remainder of the regular season. UCLA defeated Bellarmine, but they lost to Gonzaga to finish in a tie for second. He also holds the individual season records of most league points scored (500-1986) and highest league scoring average (27.8-1986). Shipp is fourth in career three-point field goals made at 198, sixth in career steals with 179 and is eighth in career double-figure scoring games with 90. As a three-year starter at UCLA, Green averaged 14.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Putting up an impressive 13.2 points per game in his freshman season put him at No. The championship game was held in Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. Point guard Gail Goodrich was a key player in establishing UCLAs dynasty under John Wooden, leading the Bruins in scoring in 1964 and 1965 towards an NCAA Championship. 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster. Trivia: As of 2011, MacLean is an analyst for the UCLA ISP Sports Network during the UCLA basketball season. He was also known for his command of the court and his ability to facilitate plays, as well as for being a great leader. Three consecutive national championships for the Bruins, five in six years. 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. In a tight game in the 2006 NCAA tournament, Afflalo made a game-winning three-pointer against Alabama in the Round of 32. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Shooting guard John Green was a pivotal player in the years preceding John Woodens championship dynasty. Although Love only played one season with the Bruins, he finds himself scattered in the record books: -Seventh in career field goal percentage: 55.9 percent, -Sixth in individual season rebounds: 415 (10.6 avg. 37 on the all-time scoring list). In men's college basketball, the Game of the Century was a historic National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) game between the Houston Cougars and the UCLA Bruins played on January 20, 1968, at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Trivia: After playing with six different NBA franchises, Murray played basketball in Greece. Hazzards No. 2 Gail Goodrich, Los Angeles Lakers, No. 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. He won the first-ever John. He is currently fifth in career double-figure scoring games at 95 and fifth as well in career free throws made at 435. Murray established his name well in the Bruin record books in his three seasons at UCLA. [10] It was one of only two times in his UCLA career that he shot less than 50% from the field. Trivia: Foster was drafted in the second round of the 1983 NBA draft and played four seasons with the Phoenix Suns. Walton had 27 rebounds in one game twice. Pac-12 Basketball: UCLA Difficult to KO. 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. He showed off his passing abilities in his senior season, leading the team in assists with 108 (3.5 avg.). 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. The Bruins went undefeated, winning all 30 games. Bruins' third national championship in four years. Forward Marques Johnson helped the Bruins win their final NCAA Championship under John Wooden in 1975 as a sophomore. Name. Forward Mike Sanders was a versatile player in his three years as a starter at UCLA. 21 in career rebounds with 663 rebounds (7.4 avg.). All rights reserved. The Bruins opened with 25 wins, on a 41-game winning streak, but lost the regular season finale to rival USC on March 8, which snapped a home winning streak of 85 games. As a sophomore, Washington led the Bruins to their last NCAA championship under John Wooden, scoring 28 points with 12 rebounds in the Finals and earning the Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament award. Miller was a scoring machine as a Bruin, and is second all-time behind Lew Alcindor in both average points scored in a single season (25.9-1986) and most career 30-point games (16). ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan basketball will play UCLA on Tuesday in the Elite Eight for a spot in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. Lew Alcindor would suffer the first major injury of his athletic career. Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-20, 5-13 Big South) vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs (24-7, 16-2 Big South) Trivia: As of 2011, Dollar is the head coach of Seattle University, which he is attempting to revive in Division I basketball. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Davis was a consistent threat on both sides of the court, averaging 13.6 points per game in his career as a Bruin and leading the team in steals during both of his two seasons at UCLA. There were 25 teams in the 1969 NCAA tournament an increase of two from 1968. In his varsity debut against USC, Lew scored 56 points, immediately displaying his dominance as a collegiate athlete. 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. Point guard Darrick Martin was a quick, agile player who was able to make plays happen. 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Daye is currently No. [4] Nance put advertisements in the Cougar football programs touting the game as the "Game of the Century. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He is currently speckled throughout the UCLA record books: -Third in all-time career scoring: 2095 points (16.5 avg. The official 2018-19 Men's Basketball Roster for the UCLA Bruins. Jordan gives back to the community by hosting an annualbasketball campcalled Hoop Farmat UCLA. Bailey is one of two Bruins to achieve a triple-double (23 PTS 10 RB 10 AST). 36 on the all-time scoring list with 1210 points (11.1 avg.). 54 was retired at UCLA in 1996. Richardson performed as a passer and a shooter, turning on his offensive production in his senior year to average 15.2 points per game. 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 . 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. UCLA went 20-9 (7-5 AAWU) in the 1962-63 season,won the conference and the third-place game in the NCAA tournament against San Francisco. Dollar is also prevalently known for in-bounding the ball to Tyus Edneys 4.8-second game-winning drive against Missouri. 25 on the all-time scoring list at 1401 points (16.1 avg.). 1 team in both the AP and UPI polls. Bibby was honored as an All-American in his senior season. Do you have a sports website? 29 on the all-time scoring list with 1355 points (12.5 avg.). Trivia: In 1952, Moore led the Bruins in field goal percentage at a measly 38.6 percent. Gadzuric led the team in field goal percentage in each one of his season as a Bruin and led the team in rebounds and blocks in his final two seasons. 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. 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: McCoy played in the D-League for a bit with the Los Angeles D-Fenders, and was briefly on the rosters of the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers. 2007-2008 UCLA Men's Basketball Media Guide - PDF copy available at www.uclabruins.com. 2018-19 Men's Basketball Roster # Full Name Pos. Walt averaged 16.1 points per game in his career as a Bruin, peaking at 18.6 points per game in his senior season. In his four seasons as a varsity starter at UCLA, Gadzuric averaged 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. Won West Regional Final (101-79) versus Utah State This page was last edited on 22 January 2023, at 21:00. Won National Final (92-72) versus Purdue, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. 4 in average scoring for a freshman. Green led the Bruins in scoring twice, most notably in his senior season with 19.3 points per game. It was the Boilermakers' first Final Four and national championship game appearance. Greg Lee and Henry Bibby formed a solid back court, and forwards Keith Wilkes and Larry Farmer were double-digit scorers. UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba, left, is defended by Arizona forward Jordan Brown during a game on Feb. 18. Image. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 17 on the individual season rebounds list with 299 (10 avg.) He is currently No. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. [14] In 2008, Wooden stated, "I'm sorry I said that. Won West Regional Semifinal (53-38) versus New Mexico State The lowest-ever recorded team-leading field goal percentage for the Bruins was in 1948 by John Stanich29.6 percent. Up to that point, only NCAA post-season games had been broadcast nationally, so there was much skepticism regarding where the broadcast would take the non-profit organization's policy. Upset with Wooden's public comments implying that he did not want back into the game, Lacy quit the team. The Bruins avenged the loss in a rematch with Houston in the NCAA Final Four, by beating the Cougars 10169 to become the only team to win consecutive NCAA championships twice. He averaged an impressive 21.5 points per game in the 1964 season, surpassing that with 24.8 points per game in his final season as a Bruin. Bailey was a huge performer as a freshman in UCLAs victory in the 1995 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, scoring 26 points with nine rebounds in the championship game. 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. Lewis led his Phi Slama Jama teams to three consecutive Final Fours (19821984), advancing to the national championship game in 1983 and 1984. Trivia: Allen was drafted as the No. The team was honored forty years later in 2010, at halftime of the UCLA-Oregon game on February 27. 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. Leading the Bruins in assists in all of his four seasons at UCLA, Jackson is sixth in career assists with 523. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. UCLA won 100-64. Or write about sports? Won National Semifinal (85-82) versus Drake Trivia: Henry Bibby, father of NBA guard Mike Bibby, coached at USC for nine seasons. He led the team in points scored (429- 15.9 avg.) 9 BYU 76, March 13, 1965 (NCAA tournament) UCLA 101, San Francisco 93, March 19, 1965 (NCAA tournament) UCLA 108, Wichita State 89, March 20, 1965 (NCAA tournament) UCLA 91, No. In 2008, the NCAA deal with CBS to televise the entire tournament was worth $545 million.[24][25]. He was a crafty point guard with the ability to make split-second decisions look easy. Henderson currently sits at No. Do you have a blog? pg. Won National Final (80-69) versus Jacksonville, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. I was very disappointed. Eventually, most Final Fours were awarded only to host cities with domed stadiums. Scott Chandler . Trivia: Miller holds the UCLA individual season record for free throws made at 202 in 1986. 42 was retired in 1996. [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. During the season, UCLA was invited and participated in the Empire Classic at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. He currently operates a website that is dedicated to motivational speaking. 3 Minnesota 77, Jan. 30, 1965 UCLA 85, Loyola Chicago 72, Feb. 5, 1965 UCLA 93, Washington State 41, Feb. 13, 1965 UCLA 70, Washington State 68, March 5, 1965 UCLA 77, Southern California 71, March 6, 1965 UCLA 52, Southern California 50, March 12, 1965 (NCAA tournament) UCLA 100, No. His ability as a facilitator peaked his senior season, dishing out 6.8 assists per game. Forward J.R. Henderson was an immense offensive asset for the Bruins. Los Angeles Times, January 20, 2008, Wizig, Jerry - Madness began with one game. Each school received $125,000 for the game, four times the 1968 NCAA tournament payout of $31,781. The Bruins would reign as NCAA Champion that year, which would not have been possible if Edney had not performed in the clutch. 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. [20] UCLA won six more national championships under Wooden. 10 on the all-time scoring list. The Bruins finished the 2021-22 season with a 27-8 overall record and a conference record of 15-5. Big Men Are Big Again. UCLA Basketball Archives. He also holds the individual game blocks record of 11, which he achieved as a freshman. Trivia: Davis received a scholarship at Crossroads High School in Santa Monica, California. UCLA became the fifth DI men's basketball program to win back-to-back national championships, joining Oklahoma A&M, Kentucky, San Francisco and Cincinnati, after the Bruins won their second championship in 1965. . 15 in career rebounds with 775 (7.2 avg.). Coach: John Wooden [21] A look back at the UCLA Bruins men's basketball dynasty. 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 Do you have a blog? Forward Sidney Wicks was a great contributor to two back-to-back NCAA titles in his junior and senior seasons as a starter. 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. 1968-1969 UCLA Bruins . He also showed defensive proficiency by leading the team in steals (53) his freshman season. UCLA had prevailed against Houston 7358, and won their 3rd NCAA championship. Naulls was named a second-team All-American his senior season. Find out more. The Bruins defeated the Michigan Wolverines 91-80 in the latter's firstnational championship game appearance. This team was honored at the January 26, 2019 game against Arizona on its 50th anniversary. UCLA's 47-game winning streak came to an end in January when they were beaten by Houston and All-American Elvin Hayes in the Astrodome 7169; the game was known as the Game of the Century. The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:57 p.m. Tuesday. 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.). As a starter his senior season, Hamilton led the Bruins to the Elite Eight, previously putting up 16.8 points per game that season. Trivia: Sanders was selected by the Kansas City Kings (currently Sacramento Kings) as the 74th overall pick in the 1982 NBA draft. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He is currently No. Gail Goodrich scored 42 points to lead the Bruins in the final. 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. He has played in Germany, Ukraine, Israel, Russia and will play in France in 2011. 21 Keith Erickson, San Francisco Warriors, No. Here are the top matchups and tournaments to watch in the non-conference portion of the NCAA softball season. 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. Point guard Jordan Farmar played a big role in his sophomore season in helping the Bruins work their way into the NCAA Championship game. Big Lew Sidelined By Eye Injury Suffered in Game against Bears. He made a great defense impact as well, currently at No. Associate Head Coach. Shooting guard and small forward Toby Bailey was a big-time offensive producer as a Bruin from the very beginning. 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. The ban was revoked in 1976. In his first season as starter his junior year, Wicks was named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament during a year in which he averaged 18.6 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. . Love was a key inside component for the Bruins on their quest to the Final Four in 2008. Checkout the latest Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats for 1968-69 on Basketball-Reference.com. The Bruins later went on to face Florida in the Finals that year. In the Final Four at Louisville, Kentucky, UCLA had a two-point lead at halftime over #11 Drake and won 8582 to advance to the championship game against sixth-ranked Purdue. 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. . 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. He is currently No. UCLA won the L.A. Classic by defeating Wisconsin, Georgia Tech, and USC. We begin with the 1963-64 season, in the 26th year of the NCAA tournament and the 16th year of coach John Wooden's tenure at UCLA. Jeff Prugh - Big E Stands For End Of Bruin Streak. Dollar had eight assists and four steals in the game to help the Bruins win their first NCAA championship in 20 years. As a Bruin, Moso averaged 12 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. and No. 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 . The firstMagic Johnson. 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. Forward Matt Barnes maximized his two years as a starter at UCLA, having an immediate impact on both sides of the court, averaging 11.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals in his first year as a starter in his junior season. "Big Lew" was even more dominant in the title game, with 34 points and 16 boards in a win over North Carolina. 1970 Sidney Wicks received national co-player of the year honors from the. Mbah a Moutes offensive stats dont soar off the charts (career 8.7 points per game) but he was an aggressive defensive player, leading the team with 44 steals (1.1 avg. Foster in currently No. as well as steals (68- 2.5 avg.) 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. Record: 30-0 (15-0) Ivo Simovic. Trivia: Ernest Maurice Kiki Vandeweghe II, born in West Germany to a former NBA player and the winner of the 1952 Miss American pageant, served as interim head coach for the New Jersey Nets in the 2009-10 NBA Season.
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