Returning for his third campaign in Los Angeles is floor general Tyger Campbell, who captained the 11th-most efficient offense in the nation last year and led the Bruins in assist rate (30.2%), and ranked 32nd in the nation in assists per game (5.4). 10 overall player in the country by 247Sports. He missed last season due to an ACL tear, but if he's 100% healthy, Etienne should play significant minutes in the front court this season. In a five-game February run in the starting lineup, Clark averaged 14.8 points per game on a scorching 56.9% shooting before returning to the bench. After returning nearly everyone from its magical 2021 Final Four run, UCLA is finally bidding farewell to some of the stalwarts of coach Mick Cronin's early years on the job. "You can't lose your identity and your footprint and what's made you successful, even though you're changing leagues.". ET. Five-star combo guard Amari Bailey and four-star point guard Dylan Andrews make up the rest of the incoming freshman class alongside Canka and Bona. As he uses the extra season of eligibility available because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Singleton figures to be a reliable bench option to the tune of 15 to 20 minutes per game -- and maybe more if he can become a positive on the defensive side. So were just going to be a much faster team.. The arrival of three highly coveted freshmen will make minutes even harder to earn for the fringes of the roster. 0.9783. Used in a greater percentage of possessions than anyone else on the roster, Riley was sturdy and steady for the Bruins throughout the year, tallying 19 double-digit nights on the season, including a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double against Gonzaga. The backcourt depth, Cronin said, would help take the load off of fifth-year senior Tyger Campbell, who has yet to have a true backup at the point since taking over in 2019. Seniors Cody Riley, Jules Bernard and David Singleton were honored before UCLAs final home game, suggesting a farewell. It made sense last year. "It's something I've always thought would be great if I could do it," Cronin said. His versatility and veteran status make him an indispensable part of the Bruins' 2022-23 roster and a candidate for Pac-12 Player of the Year. All rights reserved. Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. He described Bailey, Andrews and McClendon as 94-foot pickup guys who will not only be able to press full court but alleviate the heavy ballhandling workload that Campbell has shouldered since his arrival. Find it at our UCLA News Feed. My goal coming to UCLA was winning the 12thnational championship, Cronin said at Pac-12 Mens Basketball Media Day. 247Sports basketball director Eric Bossi noted in Bailey's scouting report that the combo guard shines off of ball screens and in transition, and Cronin praised him for being a "relentless competitor.". Yet times change, people move on and newcomers arrive. pic.twitter.com/84KXirJmyl. UCLA men's basketball embracing high expectations after Final Four run The Bruins currently have two scholarships open for next season but may not fill them with transfers given all that perimeter depth. 6-10 | 230| Redshirt-Fr. Jules Bernard would represent another wing option if he decides to return for a fifth college season after assessing his NBA draft potential.

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