He is currently No. 3 overall pick by the Seattle Supersonics in the first round of the 1969 NBA draft. 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. 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. Do you have a sports website? All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Title. 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. Trivia: As of 2011, Dollar is the head coach of Seattle University, which he is attempting to revive in Division I basketball. The streak ended at 221 weeks in January 1980. Love was a key inside component for the Bruins on their quest to the Final Four in 2008. Trivia: After playing with six different NBA franchises, Murray played basketball in Greece. Shooting guard Roy Hamilton was a three-time starter in the very beginning of the post-Wooden era. 10 in average rebounds for a freshman with 5.8 rebounds per game. 2 on the career blocks list with 184. Houston Chronicle, The Home Court, March 26, 1995. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? During the season, UCLA was invited and participated in the Empire Classic at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Forward J.R. Henderson was an immense offensive asset for the Bruins. 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. 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. [14] In 2008, Wooden stated, "I'm sorry I said that. 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. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Record: 30-0 (15-0) 13 on the all-time rebounding list with 796 rebounds (8.8 avg.). Title. 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. Eventually, most Final Fours were awarded only to host cities with domed stadiums. 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. He was named on the All-Tournament Team when the Bruins won the NCAA Championship in 1967 and again in 1968 with another NCAA Title. The Sons of Westwood: John Wooden, UCLA, and the Dynasty That Changed College Basketball. UCLA basketball scores, news, schedule, players, stats, photos, rumors, depth charts on RealGM.com . He is one of two Bruins to achieve a single-game triple-double (15 PTS 10 RB 11 BLK). 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. Won West Regional Final (90-52) versus Santa Clara All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Alcindorwho had sustained an eye injury at a game against Cal a week earlierhad the worst performance of his college career. The 1982 tournament was held at the Louisiana Superdome. Do you have a blog? Kapono was best known for his three-point shooting ability, and currently holds the record for most three-pointers in one game at nine. 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. Men's Basketball - Coaching Staff. Here's everything you need to know about UCLA's first national championship team. Leading the team in rebounds his first two seasons, Mbah a Moute is currently No. 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. 2022-23 Season . Bibby was also known for being accurate from the free throw line and ranks seventh in career free throw percentage at 82.3 percent. Guard Russell Westbrook was a feisty player in his sophomore season as a starter for UCLA. The three-year starter was a two-time All-American and was named Most Outstanding Player of the 1964 NCAA Tournament. Miller scored only six of those points from behind the arc despite the three-point lines establishment in the NCAA in 1987. Jordan gives back to the community by hosting an annualbasketball campcalled Hoop Farmat UCLA. Forward Keith Wilkes made an impact from the time he stepped on the court as a starter his sophomore year, averaging 13.5 points and 8.2 rebounds that year. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Trivia: Greenwood was the second pick in the 1979 NBA draft. His consistent scoring years as a Bruin leave him at No. "Big Lew" was even more dominant in the title game, with 34 points and 16 boards in a win over North Carolina. Jerry Crowe, "Mack Calvin waited it out with USC to beat UCLA", Top 16 college basketball teams of all time, "1969 NBA Draft on Basketballreference.com", 196869 UCLA Bruins men's basketball season, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=196869_UCLA_Bruins_men%27s_basketball_team&oldid=1141980342, 196869 Pacific-8 Conference men's basketball season, NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament championship seasons, NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four seasons, 1969 NCAA University Division basketball tournament participants, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. [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. 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]. It was the first NCAA regular season game broadcast nationwide in prime time. 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. His other feats in Bruin record books include: -Fourth in career rebounds: 1,001 (7.9 avg. 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 . Trivia: As of 2011, Green holds the record for most free throws made in an individual game21 in his senior season. 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. Point guard Rod Foster saw the NCAA Finals in his freshman season as a starter. Upset with Wooden's public comments implying that he did not want back into the game, Lacy quit the team. He was also known for his command of the court and his ability to facilitate plays, as well as for being a great leader. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Conference: Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU) 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. 39 on the all-time scoring list. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Checkout the latest Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats for 1968-69 on Basketball-Reference.com. The 1968-69 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. 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. Name. As a Bruin, Moso averaged 12 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Charles flourished in his final year as a Bruin in 1997, averaging 17.7 points per game and leading the Bruins to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. Center Lew Alcindor had a total of 33 points in the two games. That season, he helped the Bruins win the conference and finish fourth in the NCAA. 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. Trivia: Torrence was selected in the eighth round of the 1959 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. Forward Mike Sanders was a versatile player in his three years as a starter at UCLA. Walt averaged 16.1 points per game in his career as a Bruin, peaking at 18.6 points per game in his senior season. 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. Point guard Baron Davis was a highly sought-after recruit who chose UCLA due to its proximity to his family in Los Angeles. 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. 12 on the all-time scoring list with 1734 points (12.4 avg.). UCLA had prevailed against Houston 7358, and won their 3rd NCAA 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. Shooting guard and small forward Toby Bailey was a big-time offensive producer as a Bruin from the very beginning. as well as steals (68- 2.5 avg.) Smith, John Matthew. In the NCAA West Regional at Corvallis, Oregon, the Bruins beat Wyoming (109-60) and Pacific (80-64). pg. 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. Join our linker program. . 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). 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. The 1969-70 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won its fourth consecutive NCAA National Basketball Championship, the sixth in seven years under head coach John Wooden, despite the departure of Lew Alcindor to the NBA, with a win over Jacksonville. He is currently No. Trivia: As of 2011, MacLean is an analyst for the UCLA ISP Sports Network during the UCLA basketball season. Trivia: Jackson played one game in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers, recording two points, one rebound, four assists and two steals. His No. 10 Kansas 54, Dec. 27, 1963 UCLA 98, No. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Big Lew Sidelined By Eye Injury Suffered in Game against Bears. Trivia: Henry Bibby, father of NBA guard Mike Bibby, coached at USC for nine seasons. Bill Walton was one of the best all-around centers to play college basketball with the combination of his skilled offense and intimidating defense. Forward John Moore was a three-time starter for UCLA, leading the Bruins in his sophomore (12.2 avg.) Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. He was named to the All-Tournament Team that year despite losing to Louisville in the championship. 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. Forward Sidney Wicks was a great contributor to two back-to-back NCAA titles in his junior and senior seasons as a starter. Green led the Bruins in scoring twice, most notably in his senior season with 19.3 points per game. A three-year starter, Jackson, averaged 8.4 points per game, peaking his senior year with 12.5 points per game. Bruins coach John Wooden credited his assistant, Jerry Norman, for devising the diamond-and-one defense that contained Hayes.[3][4]. Trivia: Allen was drafted as the No. Vandeweghe shined the most in his senior season, averaging 19.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Trivia: Naulls went on to be a four-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics. Trivia: Kevins uncle, Mike Love, is a singer for The Beach Boys. He played a supporting role in UCLA's 1969 and 1970 NCAA Championships, scoring 15 points. In his two years on the varsity squad, Allen averaged 15.3 points per game. Perhaps more importantly, it was the first time an NCAA regular season game. Moso is currently No. Trivia: In 2003, Martin played for the Harlem Globetrotters. Vandeweghe is currently No. Forward Charles OBannon was a varsity-starter in all of his four years at UCLA, playing his first two seasons alongside his brother Ed. 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. Princeton and Wichita State both made their first Final Four in the 1965 NCAA tournament, with the Tigers winning the third-place game. In three seasons with the Bruins, Alcindor contributed greatly to a NCAA Championship. OBannon shined as a senior at UCLA, becoming an All-American while leading the Bruins to their first NCAA Championship in 20 years. The Bruins went undefeated, winning all 30 games. [4] Hayes, playing with four fouls in the second half, scored two free throws. Michael Douchant. 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. Drake made its first Final Four in 1969, while North Carolina made its fifth. and senior (14.6 avg.) Princeton's Bill Bradley was both the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player and the NCAA tournament's leading scorer with 177 points. Trivia: Fields was selected in the first round of the 1984 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and played four seasons in the NBA. 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With greats like Moore setting the bar higher for future Bruins, the foundation was laid for the dynasty to come. Bruins' third national championship in four years. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The Bruins entered the season ranked number 1, beginning what still stands today as the most consecutive weeks ranked in the AP poll. 44 on the all-time list. Point guard Walt Hazzard led the Bruins to their first ever NCAA Championship during his senior season, in which UCLA had a perfect record of 30-0. Guard John Vallely was a junior-transfer from junior college who was a two-year starter for the Bruins. Center Kevin Love was dominant in his one season as a Bruin, averaging 17.5 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. Chapin, Dwight - How Wooden Stopped the Big E. 2007-2008 UCLA Men's Basketball Media Guide - PDF copy available at www.uclabruins.com. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. 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. He is also ninth in career three-point field goals made with 133. UCLA won the L.A. Classic by defeating Wisconsin, Georgia Tech, and USC. During both of his years at UCLA, Farmar led the Bruins in assists and is No. Trivia: Foster was drafted in the second round of the 1983 NBA draft and played four seasons with the Phoenix Suns. Name. 22 on the all-time scoring list with 1458 points (12.5 career avg.). 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. Lew Alcindor's father played trombone with the UCLA band during the championship game. The Bruins arrived in Houston with a 47-game, two-and-a-half-season winning streak. Trivia: Henderson currently plays basketball in Japan and has changed his name to J.R. The lowest-ever recorded team-leading field goal percentage for the Bruins was in 1948 by John Stanich29.6 percent. Wilkes helped the Bruins win the 1972 NCAA Championship by putting up 23 points with 10 rebounds, being named to the All-Tournament Team. He currently operates a website that is dedicated to motivational speaking. [7], The January 1968 cover of Sports Illustrated depicted the game, with Hayes shooting over Alcindor. He led the team in rebounds (252- 7.6 avg.) He is currently No. Edney was named the Bruins most valuable player his sophomore season with 13.6 points and 5.6 assists per game. 33 on the all-time scoring list with 1287 points and is No. 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 .
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