This Is College ...... 158 Media Exposure...... 160 Renovation...... 162 2008 Final Four...... 164 2007 Final Four...... 166 2006 Final Four...... 168 1995 National Champions...... 170 NBA ...... 172 UCLA Bruins in the NBA...... 174 NBA All-Star Game...... 176 McDonald’s All-Americans...... 177 Athletic Facilities...... 178 Athletic Performance...... 179 Training Facilities...... 180 Student Life...... 182 Westwood...... 183 ...... 184 J.D. Morgan ...... 186 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award...... 187 Champions in the Classroom...... 188 Pac-10 Conference...... 190 Olympic Heritage...... 192 Nell & Court...... 194 Athletic Endowment...... 195 Bruin Greats...... 196 International Experience...... 198 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame...... 200 ...... 202 ...... 203

157 Located on UCLA’s campus, Pauley Pavilion has been home to UCLA basketball since the 1965-66 season. The facility provides one of the most spirited and historic venues in college sports. While calling the 12,819-seat pavilion home, UCLA has captured nine NCAA championships and 21 Pac-10 titles.

158 UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion provides one of the most historic and exciting settings for a game. This season, the Bruins will host as many as 18 home contests, including meetings against all nine Pac-10 opponents, in Pauley Pavilion. Aside from games against perennial conferences foes, UCLA has welcomed top non-conference programs such as Georgetown, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, Syracuse and Texas in the past 10 seasons.

ESPN college basketball analysts (left to right) , , and helped convert UCLA’s Nell and John Wooden Court in Pauley Pavilion to their weekly show’s on-camera set during a production of ESPN College Gameday prior to a Pac-10 contest between UCLA and on Feb. 2, 2008.

158 159 In 2010-11, at least 29 regular-season UCLA basketball games will be televised, including eight national network contests. Over the past 29 seasons, 700 games have been broadcast live in Los Angeles.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT The UCLA basketball team continues to attract great media attention, both locally and nationally, in the nation’s second-largest media market. Los Angeles has seven local network affiliates or independent television stations which cover UCLA basketball on a regular basis. Net, a national cable sports network, provides an additional outlet for Bruin basketball games throughout the nation. Over 13 local newspapers and one international wire service regularly cover UCLA basketball, including the , which boasts the nation’s largest daily circulation in excess of one million readers. A 70,000-watt radio station (KLAC Sports 570 AM) broadcasts all UCLA basketball games live. The Bruins also have a contract with SIRIUS National Satellite Radio. Over 100 covers feature current and former Bruin athletes. Media training is available for all interested student-athletes – video interview sessions are offered as well as print interview sessions. In February 2008, UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion provided the backdrop to ESPN’s College Gameday show, a national broadcast originating from a college basketball venue each Saturday (photo, above).

160 FORMER UCLA ATHLETES IN MASS MEDIA WORK Name Sport Media Position Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Basketball Actor/Sportscaster (Movies, CBS) Football Sportscaster (FOX) Charles Arbuckle Football Sportscaster (ESPNU) Ato Boldon Track Sportscaster (CBS, NBC) Kay Cockerill Golf Sportscaster (Golf Channel) Wayne Cook Football Sportscaster (AM 570 KLAC Radio) Randy Cross Football Sportscaster (CBS) Tim Daggett Sportscaster (NBC) Donna De Varona Swimming Sportscaster/Writer (ABC, ESPN) Terry Donahue Football Sportscaster (Radio, TV) Maura Driscoll-Farden Gymnastics Sportscaster (Lifetime, ESPN) Danny Farmer Football/VB Sportscaster (FSN Prime) Sean Farnham Basketball Sportscaster (FSN Prime, Fox Radio) Lisa Fernandez Softball Sportscaster (ESPN) Justin Gimbelstob Tennis Sportscaster (Tennis Channel) Leslie Gudel Rowing Sideline Commentator (ABC) Jack Haley Basketball Sportscaster (Fox Sports Net) Roy Hamilton Basketball Coordinating Producer (Fox Sports Net) Mark Harmon Football Actor (Movies, TV) Basketball Actor/Sportscaster (Movies, Fox Sports Net) Eric Karros Baseball Sportscaster (FOX) Karch Kiraly Sportscaster (NBC Sports, FSN) Don MacLean Basketball Sportscaster (AM 570 Radio, FSN) -Drysdale Basketball Sportscaster (CBS, ESPN, ABC) Basketball Sportscaster (TBS) Football Sportscaster (ABC, ESPN) Stacey Nuveman Softball Sportscaster (ESPN, Fox Sports Net) Ron Pitts Football Sportscaster (FOX) Football Sportscaster (Fox Sports Net) Floyd Reese Football Sportscaster (ESPN) Matt Stevens Football Sportscaster (AM 570 KLAC Radio) J.J. Stokes Football Sportscaster (Fox Sports Net) Dwight Stones Track Sportscaster (ESPN, FOX, NBC) Rick Walker Football Sportscaster (ESPN, Fox Sports Net) Basketball Sportscaster (ABC, ESPN) Basketball Actor (Television, Movies) James Washington Football Sportscaster (Fox Radio, Fox Net)

160 161 Pauley Pavilion began its first-class expansion and renovation in March 2010, with the goal of improving the building not only as a basketball arena, but also as a multi-purpose facility. UCLA publicly announced the “Campaign of Champions” in May 2009, detailing a plan for the transformation of the historic arena to be complete by Fall of 2012.

The drawing on the top left shows the renovated facility from the north side at night. The image on the right provides a view of the arena from its southeast corner and east-facing side. The drawing on the bottom left shows the new film room.

162 To the right, this artist’s rendering depicts a renovated Pauley Pavilion from the building’s northwest corner. The north side of the facility will feature a grand lobby that faces the school’s intramural fields.

HIGHLIGHTS OF PAULEY PAVILION RENOVATION AND EXPANSION u New seating bowl with new aisles and steps with safety handrails (new seats, seating sections and entry points) u Retractable seating system on the lower level includes individual padded seats instead of benches u Renovated bowl includes over 1,000 additional seats, bringing seating capacity closer to 14,000 u New center-hung HD video board and LED ribbon board that encircles the arena interior u North side of the pavilion will feature a grand lobby u Facility will feature more than 25 additional points of sale for concessions and increased of restrooms u North side will include large locker rooms with player lounges for the men’s and women’s basketball teams u Other features for student-athletes include film room, sports medicine room, weight room and equipment room u Pavilion Club on the mezzanine of the same structure will serve the campus for numerous special events CURRENT TIMELINE OF RENOVATION u Construction of the project began in March 2010 u For year, work is focusing on the north side and exterior of the facility u At conclusion of 2010-11 basketball season, Pauley Pavilion will close for interior work u All programs currently held in the venue will take place at alternate sites until construction is completed u The transformed Pauley Pavilion is slated to open in the Fall of 2012

The renovation of Pauley Pavilion will welcome a state-of-the-art locker room (above right), a new players’ lounge (above, left) and film room (opposite, bottom left).

162 163 UCLA made its third consecutive Final Four appearance in 2008, finishing the year with a 35-4 record. Along the way, the Bruins captured the Pac-10 regular season and tournament titles before earning a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Lorenzo Mata-Real (center), a member of head coach ’s first recruiting class, helped lead UCLA to the Final Four each of his last three seasons (2006-08). The 6-foot-9 center averaged 3.1 points per game and 3.5 rebounds per game as a senior.

164 Russell Westbrok (above, left) started 34 of 39 games, averaging 12.9 points per game and 3.9 rebounds per game. As a sophomore, he earned Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year honors at the end of the regular season. Westbrook was selected fourth overall in the 2008 NBA Draft.

Darren Collison (above) averaged 14.5 points per game and totaled 124 assists in 33 games. Collison helped lead UCLA to its third consecutive NCAA Final Four.

Kevin Love (cutout, above) earned Pac-10 Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year honors in 2008, leading UCLA with 17.5 points per game and 10.6 rebounds per game. He guided the Bruins to the 2008 Final Four before being selected fifth overall in the NBA Draft.

164 165 UCLA advanced to the Final Four for the second consecutive year in 2007, marking the Bruins’ first back-to-back Final Four appearances since the 1974-75 and 1975-76 seasons. The bruins made their third postseason apperance in four years under head coach Ben Howland after earning their second consecutive Pac-10 regular-season crown.

Head coach Ben Howland has logged a 14-5 record in five NCAA Tournaments at UCLA. He has led the Bruins to three Final Fours.

Josh Shipp (above) averaged 13.3 points per game as a sophomore in 2006-07. In the Final Four game against Florida, he led the Bruins with 18 points, adding five assists and four steals. 166 Above (foreground), Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (left) and celebrate with teammates after advancing to the NCAA Final Four with a 68-55 win over Kansas in the Regional Semifinals. (top right, left to right) UCLA also received reinforcement off the bench from Mustafa Abdul-Hamid, James Keefe, Michael Roll and .

Lorenzo Mata-Real started all 36 games, posting season-highs of 14 points against and 16 rebounds versus Cal State Fullerton.

Arron Afflalo (above, cutout) led the Bruins in 2006-07 in points per game (16.9), minutes played (1186), field goals (210), three- field goals (87) and free throws (101). Ben Howland (right, cutout) coached UCLA to the Pac-10 regular-season title. 166 167 Ben Howland helped direct UCLA to its 16th Final Four in his third season as head coach. After winning the Pac-10 regular season and tournament titles, UCLA defeated Belmont, Alabama, Gonzaga, Memphis and LSU to reach the NCAA title game. UCLA went 32-7, posting a 14-4 Pac-10 mark, while and finished the year as UCLA’s top scorers.

Ryan Hollins (top photo) ended his four-year UCLA career with a trip to the NCAA Championship contest. In six NCAA Tournament games that spring, Hollins averaged 10.7 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game. Jordan Farmar (top) helped lead UCLA to the NCAA Tournament in each of his two seasons. As a sophomore in 2005-06, Farmar guided the Bruins to the NCAA Championship game against Florida.

168 Among the most memorable highlights in recent UCLA history, UCLA’s 2006 Final Four run included a thrilling last-minute comeback victory against Gonzaga in the “Sweet 16” (above). The Bruins trailed 42-29 at halftime and scored the game’s final 11 points to edge the Bulldogs, 73-71, and advance to the Regional Final against top-seeded Memphis.

Arron Afflalo (top right) led the Bruins in scoring in 18 games, including a season-high 27 points in an 84-73 win over Arizona. (cut-out, left) finished his senior year averaging 7.6 points per game in 31 contests. Ben Howland (cut-out, above) made his first trip to the NCAA Final Four as a head coach in 2006.

168 169 UCLA captured its 11th NCAA basketball title in 1995, defeating Arkansas in the championship game, 89-78. Under the direction of head coach , the Bruins established a school record with 32 wins (tied with the 2005-06 team) and recorded a 19-game win streak.

The 1994-95 Sears Trophy, presented to the NCAA champion each season, is proudly displayed in UCLA’s Hall of Fame in the J.D. Morgan Center.

Jim Harrick (above, holding trophy) was named the 1995 National Coach of the Year by Naismith and the National Association of Basketball Coaches after guiding the Bruins to a 32-1 record and the national championship. The 1994-95 Pac-10 Coach of the Year led seniors Ed O’Bannon, and to UCLA’s 11th NCAA Championship.

170 (left to right) The 1994-95 team’s coaching staff featured assistant coach (left), head coach Jim Harrick and assistant coaches and (right). All three assistant coaches have since earned head coaching positions.

(inset photo, right) (left) scored 26 points in each of two tournament games. (middle left) notchen then-career-highs in minutes (36) and assists (eight) in the title contest. Charles O’Bannon averaged 11.5 points per game in tournament play, and Ed O’Bannon was named Most Outstanding Player at the NCAA Final Four.

170 171 UCLA has produced 33 first-round NBA draft selections. Since the inception of the NBA Draft in 1947, UCLA stands as the all-time collegiate leader in draft picks with 106, ahead of North Carolina (100), Kentucky (98) and Duke (74). The Bruins have had 20 draft selections since 1997, including each of 13 years from 1997 through 2009.

Arron Afflalo (above left, cutout) was selected in the first round (27th overall) by the in 2007. Russell Westbrook and (left) were chosen back-to-back as the fourth and fifth overall draft picks, respectively in 2008. (above) was the third overall selection by the in 1999.

172 Jerome Moiso (above, left) was chosen Darren Collison (above, right) completed his 11th overall by the Celtics in four-year UCLA career by getting chosen in 2000. (left) was taken 17th the first round, 21st overall, of the 2009 overall in 2009, extending UCLA’s string NBA Draft by the Hornets. of four consecutive years with at least Collison was UCLA’s fourth first-round one first-round NBA draft selection. draft selection in two seasons.

UCLA’s First Round Selections Year Player Overall Team Year Player Overall Team 2009 Jrue Holiday 17 1978 22 Golden State Darren Collison 21 New Orleans 1977 Marques Johnson 3 Milwaukee 2008 Russell Westbrook 4 1976 3 Kansas City Kevin Love 5 Memphis 1975 David Meyers 2 Los Angeles 2007 Arron Afflalo 27 Detroit 1974 Bill Walton 1 Portland 2006 Jordan Farmar 26 L.A. Lakers Keith Wilkes 11 Golden State 2000 Jerome Moiso 11 Boston 1973 16 Milwaukee 1999 Baron Davis 3 Charlotte 1971 2 Portland 1995 Ed O’Bannon 9 New Jersey 11 Detroit George Zidek 22 Charlotte 1970 14 Atlanta 1992 18 San Antonio 1969 Lew Alcindor 1 Milwaukee Don MacLean 19 Detroit 3 Seattle 1989 10 Minnesota 1965 3 L.A. Lakers 1987 Reggie Miller 11 Indiana 1964 1 L.A. Lakers 1984 21 Milwaukee 1980 Kiki Vandeweghe 11 Dallas 1979 2 Roy Hamilton 10 Detroit 14 L.A. Lakers

172 173 In addition to success in Westwood, UCLA has sent 78 players and counting to the NBA. Last season, 14 former UCLA basketball players competed in the NBA. Russell Westbrook led all Bruins during the 2009-10 season, averaging 16.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Jordan Farmar helped the win the 2010 NBA Championship, the organization’s second consecutive title. Nine Bruins who played under head coach Ben Howland spent the 2009-10 season in the NBA. Darren Collison made an immediate impact playing for the New Orleans Hornets, averaging 12.4 ppg and 5.7 apg in 76 games (37 starts). Baron Davis completed his 11th year in the NBA last season, registering 15.3 ppg, 8.0 apg and 3.5 rpg in his second year with the . Arron Afflalo shined with the , leading the team in three-point percentage (43.4).

(top row, left to right) – played for the before signing over the summer with the . Darren Collison averaged 12.4 ppg in his first season with the New Orleans Hornets before being acquired by the Indiana (bottom row, left to right) – spent the 2009-10 season Pacers after the season. signed with the Los Angeles playing for the , averaging 14.9 ppg and 5.6 rpg, before Lakers in the offseason after playing for the . Arron being acquired in the offseason by the New Orleans Hornets. Jordan Afflalo averaged 8.8 ppg in his third full NBA season for the Denver Farmar helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to back-to-back NBA titles Nuggets. Kevin Love posted averages of 14.0 ppg and 11.1 rpg in in 2009 and 2010, before signing a free-agent contract with his second year with the . was the New Jersey Nets in the offseason. Jrue Holiday posted acquired by the in the summer after averaging 6.1 averages of 8.0 ppg, 2.6 rpg and 3.8 apg in his rookie ppg alongside Kevin Love with Minnesota during the 2009-10 season. season as a member of the .

174 UCLA’s All-Time NBA Roster Player UCLA Years NBA Years Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1967-69 1970-89 Arron Afflalo 2004-07 2007-present Lucius Allen 1967-68 1970-79 Darrell Allums 1977-80 1981 Trevor Ariza 2004 2005-present Toby Bailey 1995-98 1999-00 Don Barksdale 1947 1952-55 Matt Barnes 1999-02 2004-present 1970-72 1973-81 Cedric Bozeman 2002-04, 06 2006-07 1990-93 1994-04 Darren Collison 2005-09 2009-present Baron Davis 1998-99 2000-present 1980-83 1984-88 Ralph Dollinger 1973-76 1981 1981-82 1983-93 Tyus Edney 1992-95 1996-01 1963-65 1966-77 Jordan Farmar 2005-06 2006-present Kenny Fields 1981-84 1985-88 1980-83 1984-88 Dan Gadzuric 1999-02 2003-present Gail Goodrich 1963-65 1966-79 1982-84 1985-91 David Greenwood 1976-79 1980-91 Jack Haley 1985-87 1989-98 Roy Hamilton 1976-79 1980-81 Walt Hazzard 1962-64 1965-74 J.R. Henderson 1995-98 1999 Brad Holland 1976-79 1980-82 Jrue Holiday 2008-09 2009-present Ryan Hollins 2003-06 2006-present 1980-83 1985-90 Ralph Jackson 1981-84 1985 Marques Johnson 1974-77 1978-87 2000-03 2004-present Edgar Lacey 1965-66 1969 1972-74 1975-76 Kevin Love 2007-08 2008-present 1965-66, 68 1970-71 Don MacLean 1989-92 1993-01 Gerald Madkins 1988, 90-92 1994-95, 98 1989-92 1994-08 Luc Richard Mbah a Moute 2005-08 2008-present Andre McCarter 1974-76 1977-78, 81 Jelani McCoy 1996-98 1999-04 1973-75 1976-80 Reggie Miller 1984-87 1988-05 Dave Minor 1947-48 1952-53 Jerome Moiso 1999-00 2001-05 Tracy Murray 1990-92 1993-04 Swen Nater 1972-73 1974-84 Willie Naulls 1954-56 1957-66 Charles O’Bannon 1994-97 1998-99 Ed O’Bannon 1992-95 1996-97 Keith Owens 1988-91 1992 Steve Patterson 1969-71 1972-76 Richard Petruska 1993 1993-94 Jerome “Pooh” Richardson 1986-89 1990-99 Curtis Rowe 1969-71 1972-79 Mike Sanders 1979-82 1983-93 Alan Sawyer 1946, 49-50 1951 Lynn Shackleford 1967-69 1970 2002-05 2005-07 Raymond Townsend 1975-78 1979-82 Kiki Vandeweghe 1977-80 1981-93 1975-77 1981 Bill Walton 1972-74 1975-87 Richard Washington 1974-76 1977-83 1998-01 2002-present Russell Westbrook 2006-08 2008-present Sidney Wicks 1969-71 1969-71 1972-74 1975-86 James Wilkes 1977-80 1981-83 Trevor Wilson 1987-90 1991-97 Brad Wright 1982-85 1987-88 Ray Young 1999-03 2005-06 George Zidek 1992-95 1996-98

(bottom row, left to right) – Earl Watson begins his 10th NBA season in 2010-11, his first with (top row, left to right) – Luc Richard Mbah a Moute has played for the Milwaukee Bucks the the Jazz, after having averaging 7.8 ppg for the one year ago. Don MacLean last two seasons, averaging 6.2 ppg and 5.5 rpg in 2009-10. Jason Kapono helped lead enjoyed an eight-year NBA career after having excelled for the Bruins from 1989-92. Baron Davis the to the NBA Championship in 2005-06 and spent the 2009-10 season has played 11 NBA season, more than any former Bruin currently in the NBA, and opens the playing for the Philadelphia 76ers with former UCLA guard Jrue Holiday. Tyus Edney led 2010-11 campaign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Davis has averaged 16.7 ppg and 7.4 apg UCLA to the 1995 NCAA Championship before spending the next four seasons playing in his career. Pooh Richardson spent 10 seasons in the NBA, including the final five with the in the NBA. Reggie Miller is among UCLA’s most decorated NBA stars, having Los Angeles Lakers. Russell Westbrook (middle of page) enjoyed his second season in enjoyed an 18-year NBA career. He was selected to five NBA All-Star the league playing for the Thunder, averaging 16.1 ppg and 4.9 rpg. Games after playing for the Bruins from 1984-87.

174 175 UCLA has sent 14 players to the NBA who have played in the annual All-Star Game. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Lew Alcindor) earned 19 selections, the most by any player in league history. Gail Goodrich, Marques Johnson and Reggie Miller each made five trips to the All-Star Game.

UCLA’s NBA All-Stars Player Games Player Games Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 19 Kiki Vandeweghe 2 Gail Goodrich 5 Bill Walton 2 Marques Johnson 5 Baron Davis 1 Reggie Miller 5 Don Barksdale 1 Willie Naulls 4 Mark Eaton 1 Sidney Wicks 4 Walt Hazzard 1 Jamaal Wilkes 3 Curtis Rowe 1

Bill Walton (far left) recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds in the 1978 All-Star Game. Reggie Miller (left inset) scored 40 points in five career NBA All-Star contests. Baron Davis (right inset) chipped in with seven points and seven assists in the 2004 All-Star Game. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (far right) averaged 13.9 points per game in 18 All-Star Game appearances (selected to the team but did not play in 1973).

176 Beginning with Tyren Naulls (1978), UCLA has seen 32 of its players UCLA’s McDonald’s All-Americans compete in the annual McDonald’s Player Year Player Year Player Year Player Year Joshua Smith 2010 Jordan Farmar 2004 omm’A Givens 1994 Craig Jackson 1984 All-American game at the conclusion David Wear 2009 Cedric Bozeman 2001 Charles O’Bannon 1993 Montel Hatcher 1982 2009 Jason Kapono 1999 Ed O’Bannon 1990 Stuart Gray 1981 of their high school careers. Only Jrue Holiday 2008 Dan Gadzuric 1998 Mitchell Butler 1989 Nigel Miguel 1981 Malcolm Lee 2008 JaRon Rush 1998 Tracy Murray 1989 Kenny Fields 1980 Duke and Kentucky have enrolled Kevin Love 2007 Ray Young 1998 Don MacLean 1988 Ralph Jackson 1980 more McDonald’s All-Americans. James Keefe 2006 Baron Davis 1997 Darrick Martin 1988 Darren Daye (game MVP) 1979 Arron Afflalo 2004 Jelani McCoy 1995 Jerome “Pooh” Richardson 1985 Tyren Naulls 1978

Kevin Love (left) played in the 2007 McDonald’s All-American Game, and junior Malcolm Lee (second from left) was a 2008 selection. Freshman Joshua Smith (second from right) was a 2010 McDonald’s All-American. Dan Gadzuric (right) competed in the 1998 McDonald’s All-American Game.

Cedric Bozeman competed in the 2001 In three seasons at UCLA, Arron Afflalo (second from left) Jordan Farmar (right), a standout guard McDonald’s All-American Game before enjoying led the Bruins to three NCAA Tournament appearances, at UCLA, played in the 2004 McDonald’s a productive four-year career at UCLA. In 106 including back-to-back Final Fours as a sophomore and All-America Game with classmate Arron collegiate games, Bozeman totaled 700 points, junior. Jrue Holiday (second from right) was selected a Afflalo. Farmar was chosen by the Los 386 assists and 334 rebounds. McDonald’s All-American in 2008. Angeles Lakers in the 2006 NBA Draft.

176 177 Home to legendary Pauley Pavilion, UCLA’s campus also features state-of-the-art recreational and practice facilities, training rooms and athletic venues.

UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion (above) is not the university’s only basketball facility. The Wooden Center houses basketball courts for recreational use for UCLA students and staff. Other key athletic facilities include Drake and Marshall Field (right, center), home to the soccer and track and field teams; softball’s ; the Los Angeles Tennis Center (above, left), water polo and swimming and ’s (right, bottom); and baseball’s Steele Field at

178 UCLA’s Athletic Performance Center features 27 weight-lifting platforms, 30 upper and lower body weight machines and a variety of cardiovascular equipment in the Acosta Athletic Training Complex.

Athletic Performance Center UCLA’s new Athletic Performance Center, located in the Acosta Athletic Training Complex, has doubled in size to 15,000 square feet and is directed by athletic performance coach Mike Linn, who enters the second year of his second tenure in this position. Linn, who has both collegiate and corporate expierence, previously served as the Bruins’ athletic performance coach from 1999-2002. Linn, a 1993 UCLA graduate, oversees the athletic development of more than 700 student- athletes. Wes Long, who serves as an assistant athletic performance coach, works directly with the men’s basketball team. An athlete’s development requires a comprehensive plan that maximizes all physical components of competition. UCLA’s Athletic Performance Center and the program developed by the staff are instrumental in equipping all UCLA athletes with the physical tools required to successfully compete in the national spotlight. Each athlete receives individual attention from the staff in developing all Wes Long facets of athleticism, such as strength, force production and power. The Athletic Performance Center is composed of 27 weight-lifting platforms, a state of the art dumbbell area, 30 upper and lower body weight machines and a variety of cardiovascular equipment. The room is highlighted by the Athletic Performance Area, a specialized space dedicated to enhancing acceleration/ deceleration capabilities, foot , balance and coordination, vertical jump and flexibility for all Bruin athletes.

178 179 UCLA’s student-athletes conduct their training and conditioning activities in the three-story Acosta Athletic Training Complex, home for UCLA sports medicine, athletic training and rehabilitation, athletic performance and varsity locker rooms.

Acosta Athletic Training Complex This state-of-the-art facility provides UCLA student-athletes and coaches all the advantages needed to maximize athletic performance. Among the training complex’s key features include a 15,000 square-foot weight room, with the most modern equipment for use by all sports in the program. UCLA’s Acosta Athletic Training Complex is a three-story building that also features a “Bod Pod”, used to accurately measure one’s body fat and an 8,000 square-foot athletic training and rehabilitation facility with private offices and doctor’s suites.

180 UCLA Sports Medicine UCLA has always been at the forefront in the area of sports medicine and athletic a team meeting room and an athlete lounge. Included are three hydro pools, expanded training. The Acosta Athletic Training Complex provides greater advances in sports rehab and examination areas and an interfacing with the award-winning “Best in the medicine to benefit UCLA’s student-athletes, including state-of-the-art hydro-therapy West” UCLA Medical Center. pools. Dale Rudd heads the UCLA sports medicine staff and works closely with head UCLA’s sports medicine staff works closely with the athletic performance staff to team physician Gerald Finerman, associated team physician John DiFiori and men’s maintain a holistic approach to athletic performance. Among the key components basketball athletic trainer Laef Morris. include Olympic lifting, functional training, dynamic flexibility, sports nutrition, injury Among the key components of UCLA’s Acosta Athletic Training Complex includes an prevention, sport specific conditioning, metabolic assessment testing, a Bod Pod that 8,000 square foot athletic training and rehabilitation facility with private offices and is accurate for body fat testing and a specialized turf area dedicated to enhancing doctor’s suites. The center also has a meeting room with space for 25 people. The sports specific movements such as acceleration/deceleration capabilities, foot speed, second floor features new locker rooms for men’s and women’s sports and houses balance and coordination, vertical jump and flexiblity.

Dr. Gerald Finerman Dr. John DiFiori Laef Morris

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