UCLA looks to new roster for better rebounding, perimeter shooting

UCLA looks to new roster for better rebounding, perimeter shooting

LOS ANGELES — In UCLA basketball’s most brutal defeats last season, two distinct issues plagued the Bruins. A 94-75 loss to Michigan on Jan. 7 was void of physicality as the Bruins were rattled in front of their fans at Pauley Pavilion, and lost the defensive rebounding battle to a towering Wolverines’ squad, 30 to 16. An 86-70 loss to Wisconsin on Mar. 14 provided an unwelcoming introduction to the Big Ten Tournament. After earning the double-b…