UCLA Bruins News Page 41 - College Basketball

Evan Manjikian - Out Wednesday Manjikian (undisclosed) won't play against Idaho State on Wednesday night.

Impact Manjikian will continue to be a DNP for UCLA. The forward has yet to play this season, and that won't change Wednesday night. His next chance to play will come against Cal State-Fullerton on Nov. 22.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pauley Pavilion is devoid of showdowns, fans as part of UCLA's shift to neutral-site games When will UCLA play a major opponent at Pauley Pavilion? A look at why big games have shifted to neutral-site matchups.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • LATIMES.COM

Dylan Andrews - Returns to practice Tuesday Andrews (groin) practiced Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's game against Idaho State, Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Andrews, who sat out during Friday's game against Pepperdine with a groin injury, was able to make his return to practice. The 6-foot-2 junior will have his next opportunity to return to the court against Idaho State on Wednesday, but a return appears unlikely.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aday Mara - Career-high 16 points against Lehigh Mara finished with 16 points (7-8 FG, 2-4 FT) and six rebounds across 13 minutes during Friday's 85-45 victory over Lehigh.

Impact Mara made the most of Friday's lopsided affair against Lehigh, posting a career-best 16 points across just 16 minutes of action. The 7-foot-3 center remains firmly behind Tyler Bilodeau at the five spot, but he may be able to jump William Kyle's spot in the Bruins' rotation if he continues to shine on limited opportunities.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Dailey - Posts double-double in rout Dailey ended Friday's 85-45 victory over Lehigh with 17 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes.

Impact Bailey logged the third double-double of his collegiate career, and first of the 2024-25 season, as the Bruins routed Lehigh on Friday night. The 6-foot-8 sophomore has taken over the starting power forward spot after coming off the bench in half of UCLA's games last season, and he has taken advantage of his newfound role. Through four games, Bailey is averaging 11 points, 6.5 rebounds, two assists and one steal, beating all of his marks from last season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Arkansas Suffers Historic Loss to UCLA Bruins No. 5 UCLA dominates Arkansas in every facet

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • SI.COM

Dylan Andrews - Misses Friday night Andrews (grion) didn't play on Friday night against Pepperdine.

Impact Andrews has now missed the past two games after starting UCLA's first two contests of the season. The guard is still dealing with a groin injury that's limited him over the past week and change. His next chance to suit up will come on Nov. 20 against Idaho State.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dailey posts double-double as UCLA overwhelms Lehigh by 40 points

Eric Dailey Jr. scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and reserve Aday Mara scored 16 points and UCLA largely went unchallenged in its 85-45 win over Lehigh

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Dylan Andrews - Questionable to play Friday Andrews (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against Lehigh.

Impact Andrews will likely be a game-time call for Friday's contest, but his chances of playing are slim. If Andrews ends up being ruled out, then Trent Perry or Kobe Johnson would be options to enter the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Manjikian - Out Friday night Manjikian (undisclosed) won't play on Friday night against Lehigh.

Impact The sophomore forward has yet to play this season, and that will continue against Lehigh. Manjikian's next chance to play will come against Idaho State on Nov. 20.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Freeny - Planned to sit out 2024-25 season UCLA's head coach Mick Cronin announced that Freeny is planned to use a redshirt for his 2024-25 season, per Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times.

Impact After the UCLA team began its 2024-25 season against Rider on Nov. 4, Cronin announced Freeny as a redshirt candidate. Fast forward less than two weeks later, and it has come to fruition. Freeny will preserve his freshman year of collegiate eligibility.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Williams - Will redshirt 2024-25 season Williams will redshirt his 2024-25 season, according to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times.

Impact Currently a sophomore, Williams using his redshirt now preserves him three years of collegiate eligibility.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Williams - Will redshirt the season Williams will redshirt the 2024 season, per Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times.

Impact Williams had played just one minute across the team's first three games of the season as he was buried on the depth chart behind Eric Dailey and Lazar Stefanovic. Williams will look to have a bigger role next season or could try to transfer elsewhere.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What UCLA Wing Eric Dailey Jr. Needs to do to Take Next Step UCLA transfer wing Eric Daily Jr. had his best performance yet this season in the Bruins' 71-40 victory over Boston University on Monday nig...

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • SI.COM

Led by Dailey and Stefanovic, UCLA routs Boston U. 71-40 after falling out of the Top 25

Eric Dailey Jr. and Lazar Stefanovic scored 13 points each and UCLA defeated Boston University 71-40

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Dylan Andrews - Injury confirmed, DNP for BU game Andrews (groin) did not play during UCLA's 71-40 win Monday against Boston University.

Impact 247Sports announced Andrews' pre-game availability was questionable because of a groin injury. It resulted in UCLA's team updating its starting lineup to omit him and include Lazar Stefanovic. Currently, the injured junior's availability status is day-to-day.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Mack - Scores 12 against the Terriers Mack notched 12 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two assists and two steals over 20 minutes during Monday's 71-40 victory over Boston University.

Impact Mack cashed in on 3-of-5 attempts from the field, closing with 12 points, two assists and two steals as the Bruins throttled BU on Monday night. The 6-foot-3 sophomore, who started in 30 games with UCLA last season, has averaged 8.7 points, 1.7 assists and 0.7 steals on 18 minutes per game off the bench to start the 2024-25 season (three games).

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aday Mara - Strong defensive presence against BU Mara notched seven points (2-6 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and one block in 11 minutes during Monday's 71-40 win over Boston University.

Impact Mara notched seven rebounds and one block on the defensive side of the ball across 11 minutes of action against the Terriers on Monday. The 7-foot-3 sophomore averaged 3.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.7 blocks across 28 games last season and looks poised for a similar role with the Bruins this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Dailey - All around effort in rout Dailey provided 13 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 23 minutes during Monday's 71-40 win over Boston University.

Impact Dailey pitched in 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals as the Bruins routed the Terriers on Monday. The 6-foot-8 sophomore transfer from Oklahoma State has looked good in his first few games with UCLA, averaging nine points, 5.3 rebounds, two assists and 1.3 steals across three starts.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar Stefanovic - Starting against BU Stefanovic is starting for the Bruins in Monday's game against BU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Stefanovic will start in place of Dylan Andrews (undisclosed), who is questionable to suit up in the contest. The 6-foot-7 senior has averaged four points and two rebounds across 16 minutes per game in UCLA's first two games this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Andrews - Not starting Monday Andrews (undisclosed) is not starting in Monday's game against BU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Andrews, who is questionable to suit up for the Bruins, is not listed in UCLA's starting five. It remains to be seen whether the 6-foot-2 junior guard will play in the contest.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Andrews - Listed as questionable Andrews (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for UCLA's tilt with Boston University.

Impact Andrews is questionable with an undisclosed issue. He's started UCLA's first two games, averaging 28.5 minutes, 9.0 points and 4.0 assists. If he can't go, there's a good shot he'll be replaced by Trent Perry.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Manjikian - Out Monday Manjikian (undisclosed) will not appear in Monday's game against BU.

Impact Manjikian will remain sidelined as the Bruins face off against the Terriers on Monday. The 6-foot-8 sophomore has yet to appear in a game this season after he was sidelined for the entire 2023-24 season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Skyy Clark - Ball hawk against New Mexico Clark ended Friday's 72-64 loss to New Mexico with seven points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one assist and six steals over 29 minutes.

Impact Clark logged six steals, forcing turnover after turnover during Friday's loss against the Lobos. The 6-foot-3 junior transfer from Louisville forms a new backcourt duo with Bruins' mainstay Dylan Andrews, providing some defensive intensity at the shooting guard spot. Clark has averaged five points, four assists and 3.5 steals across two starts with his new program, and despite his scoring production lagging behind his 2023-24 numbers, continues to provide value elsewhere for UCLA.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Bilodeau - Stands out in defeat Bilodeau produced 23 points (8-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 15 rebounds, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Friday's 72-64 loss to New Mexico.

Impact Bilodeau posted 23 points, 15 rebounds, two steals and a block as the Bruins were defeated by the Lobos. The 6-foot-9 junior transfer from Oregon State logged his first signature game in a UCLA uniform, with high-level production despite the loss. Bilodeau has attempted 36 shots across his first two games, and he looks to be a centerpiece with his new program moving forward.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Dailey posts double-double as UCLA overwhelms Lehigh by 40 points

Led by Dailey and Stefanovic, UCLA routs Boston U. 71-40 after falling out of the Top 25