US EditionUCLA Men’s Basketball Needs More Must-Win Mindset versus Oregon
Both teams face pressure to improve NCAA Tournament seeding after injuries and losses; UCLA leads with a 6-2 record while Oregon is 4-4, officials said.
- This Saturday UCLA men's basketball hosts Oregon men's basketball at Pauley Pavilion in a game crucial for NCAA résumé repair, with the winner gaining a boost and the loser facing a tougher path to a high seed.
- Earlier this week, both teams dropped crucial nonconference games and played nail-biters, while injuries to Jackson Shelstad and Nate Bittle hindered Oregon's chemistry with transfers.
- Jackson Shelstad has returned from a hand injury and produced career highs, while Nate Bittle, Oregon forward and 7-footer, is expected Saturday; Oregon's rotation includes Kwame Evans and several transfers, hindering lineup cohesion.
- Donovan Dent and Skyy Clark said the team held a `must-win` mindset heading into Wednesday, and Mick Cronin says the Bruins remain in that mode while relying on offensive leaders and healthy rotations.
- Given early losses to then-No. Arizona and Cal, a Saturday win would help UCLA repair its résumé, while through eight games, health and chemistry remain key to both teams' NCAA Tournament seeding.
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UCLA men’s basketball needs more must-win mindset versus Oregon
LOS ANGELES — A mirror might as well be placed at midcourt when the UCLA and Oregon men’s basketball teams tip off Saturday. Through eight games, these two perennial contenders have fallen short in similar ways. The Bruins and Ducks have dropped each of their crucial nonconference games. Both teams played in nail-biters to open their Big Ten schedule earlier this week. Both have dealt with injuries to their top players, preventing them from buil…
UCLA hosts Oregon after Evans’ 23-point game
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