Dollar had eight assists and four steals in the game to help the Bruins win their first NCAA championship in 20 years. This page was last edited on 22 January 2023, at 21:00. 122 Year by Year results. Lewis led his Phi Slama Jama teams to three consecutive Final Fours (19821984), advancing to the national championship game in 1983 and 1984. Three other players averaged in double figures, including sophomore guard Lucius Allen and junior Mike Warren. It's been 50 years since the University of Houston beat the UCLA Bruins, 71-69, in front of 52,693 in the Astrodome. . 29 on the all-time scoring list with 1355 points (12.5 avg.). Forward Dave Greenwood excelled greatly in a starting role during his sophomore season as a Bruin. 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. 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: Gadzuric was born in The Hague, Netherlands. Won West Regional Final (101-79) versus Utah State Point guard Rod Foster saw the NCAA Finals in his freshman season as a starter. Jordan gives back to the community by hosting an annualbasketball campcalled Hoop Farmat UCLA. 15 in career rebounds with 775 (7.2 avg.). The lowest-ever recorded team-leading field goal percentage for the Bruins was in 1948 by John Stanich29.6 percent. [20] UCLA won six more national championships under Wooden. He also maintains the ninth-highest scoring average for a freshman with 11.5 points per game. Freshmen werent allowed to play on the varsity squad until 1972.) 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]. Won National Semifinal (93-77) versus New Mexico State Wt. He averaged 11.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in his career as a Bruin, leading the team in average scoring in his junior (15.4 PPG) and senior (14.4 PPG) seasons. 1 Cougars. 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. After playing on the freshman team under then NCAA rules, Alcindor dominated at the varsity level as a sophomore, leading UCLA to an undefeated 300 record while averaging 29.0 points and 15.5 rebounds. Point guard Pooh Richardson is arguably the greatest facilitator in UCLA recorded history. Big Lew Sidelined By Eye Injury Suffered in Game against Bears. Forward Sidney Wicks was a great contributor to two back-to-back NCAA titles in his junior and senior seasons as a starter. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. Here's everything you need to know about UCLA's first national championship team. Miller scored only six of those points from behind the arc despite the three-point lines establishment in the NCAA in 1987. Lew Alcindor's father played trombone with the UCLA band during the championship game. as well as steals (68- 2.5 avg.) 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. UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba, left, is defended by Arizona forward Jordan Brown during a game on Feb. 18. 10 in assists in an individual season. Won West Regional Semifinal (53-38) versus New Mexico State In his four seasons as a starter, Shipp averaged 12.3 points and 1.3 steals per game. [4] The second half saw the tension between the squads highlighted within the matchup of Houston's Elvin Hayes and UCLA's Lew Alcindor (later known as Kareem Abdul Jabbar). 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. 12 in individual season rebounds with 318 during his freshman season. Trivia: As of 2011, Dollar is the head coach of Seattle University, which he is attempting to revive in Division I basketball. 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. Here are the 1969 NCAA tournament leaders (number of games in parentheses): Andy Wittry has written for Stadium, SI.com, Sporting News, the Indianapolis Star, Louisville Courier-Journal and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Wilkes was named an All-American in his junior and senior seasons. and is eighth in career field goal percentage at 55.5 percent. Point guard Jordan Farmar played a big role in his sophomore season in helping the Bruins work their way into the NCAA Championship game. 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. Davis came out strong in his freshman year and was named Pac-10 Freshman of the Year. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Los Angeles Times, January 20, 2008, Wizig, Jerry - Madness began with one game. Edgar was a fine boy. While its undeniably difficult to juxtapose and numerically rank such Bruin greats as Lew Alcindor and Ed OBannon, heres a look at the top 50 players in Bruin basketball history based upon their individual merit and accomplishments in an UCLA uniform: Guard Ralph Jackson was best known for his ability to spray the ball around the court, averaging 4.7 assists during his four-year career at UCLA. In three seasons with the Bruins, Alcindor contributed greatly to a NCAA Championship. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Putting up an impressive 13.2 points per game in his freshman season put him at No. March 1, 1969: UCLA 84, Cal 77 OT. Princeton and Wichita State both made their first Final Four in the 1965 NCAA tournament, with the Tigers winning the third-place game. 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. 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. UCLA fell at the cavernous Astrodome and had its 47-game winning streak stopped. 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. He also holds the individual season records of most league points scored (500-1986) and highest league scoring average (27.8-1986). NBA 1969 Playoffs: Won NBA Western Division Semifinals (4-2) versus San Francisco Warriors . 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. Trivia: In 2003, Martin played for the Harlem Globetrotters. ), -Ninth in career rebounds: 894 (9.9 avg. Forward Jrme Moso showed great potential before enlisting in the 2000 NBA draft. 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. 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. 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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. 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. Guard John Vallely was a junior-transfer from junior college who was a two-year starter for the Bruins. Collectable is offering shares of a 1968-1969 UCLA Bruins jacket from the famed Sports Immortals collection. He was mostly known for his gritty defense, currently holding the record for most steals in an individual season (82-1997) and ranks fourth overall in all-time steals with 214. UCLA basketball scores, news, schedule, players, stats, photos, rumors, depth charts on RealGM.com . 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. 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. 21 in career rebounds with 663 rebounds (7.4 avg.). Assistant Coach. Trivia: Allen was drafted as the No. Title. ), -Seventh in average points scored for a senior: 21.3, -Fourth in rebounds averaged for a senior: 12.8. He maintains the seventh-highest scoring average for a junior and has the sixth-most field goals scored for an individual season with 276. ), which positions him at No. 1965-66 UCLA Bruins Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 18-8 (12-4, 2nd in AAWU MBB ) Coach: John Wooden PS/G: 83.9 (41st of 186) PA/G: 72.7 (64th of 186) SRS: 16.64 (7th of 181) SOS: 5.37 (14th of 181) UCLA (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats Forward Josh Shipp was notslowed down after having hip surgery and having to red-shirt his sophomore season. Trivia: Naulls went on to be a four-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics. In the NCAA West Regional at Corvallis, Oregon, the Bruins beat Wyoming (10960) and Pacific (8064). Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Valley was named on the NCAA All-Tournament Team in both of those years as well. As of 2011, he plays basketball in China. He is currently No. 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. Checkout the latest Los Angeles Stars Roster and Stats for 1968-69 on Basketball-Reference.com Josh Giddey is a traditional point guard (even if he is 6-foot-8). [5][6] Einhorn paid $27,000 for the broadcast rights on TVS. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. United States: University of Illinois Press, 2013. A three-year starter, Jackson, averaged 8.4 points per game, peaking his senior year with 12.5 points per game. Wilkes helped the Bruins win the 1972 NCAA Championship by putting up 23 points with 10 rebounds, being named to the All-Tournament Team. His other feats in Bruin record books include: -Fourth in career rebounds: 1,001 (7.9 avg. in scoring, and placing himself on as one of the greatest Bruin scorers of his time (he is currently at No.