I was looking at the first rankings of the season and I don't understand how UCLA is ranked 6th in the nation. They do still have Arron Affalo and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute but other than them the roster is filled with unproven sophmores and freshmen. There's hardly any leadership on this team and I don't see how they are even a top 15 or 20 team in the NCAA.
Hopefully we'll take them off their high horse on December 9th... then again, we have to play LSU four days before that. It will be a tough road.
Why? Well, besides that they were in the championship game last year, they acquired big man Kevin Love (who was one of the highest ranked high school players along with OJ Mayo). Look for UCLA to have a good year.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LakersFan247 @ Nov 11 2006, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Why? Well, besides that they were in the championship game last year, they acquired big man Kevin Love (who was one of the highest ranked high school players along with OJ Mayo). Look for UCLA to have a good year.</div>I realize they have a good team, but I don't see how they have a team that is right now worthy of being ranked 5th and 6th in the nation like most of the "experts" are predicting.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (iversonfan268 @ Nov 17 2006, 07:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I realize they have a good team, but I don't see how they have a team that is right now worthy of being ranked 5th and 6th in the nation like most of the "experts" are predicting.</div>The Bruins were ranked number 10 before their win on Wednesday, but yeah I see what you are saying.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LakersFan247 @ Nov 17 2006, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The Bruins were ranked number 10 before their win on Wednesday, but yeah I see what you are saying.</div>LOL I'm talking about their rankings in the season preview magazines. I forgot to check their ranking for the official standings. Still even ten seems high imo. I would've thought they deserve to be aroound 15-20.
Any team being led by Aaron Afflalo is top ten worthy. The kid's a beast.Really, though much of the team is freshmen and sophomores, they are very deep in talent. The young guys have looked poised in the two games I've seen them. They run a very good offense off of picks regarding Afflalo and the big men. They still have that Mata guy who plays like a warrior. They are top ten worthy, in my opinion.
My Bruins are playing great. Aaron Afflalo is playing incredible, Mata is is doing a great job inside, Mbah Moute* is playing very well and is one of the best players on the team along with Afflalo. They also beat teams like Kentucky and Georgie Tech which was very good to see. Their freshman point guard isn't bad either. Collison is really playing well and is a very good defender and finisher. He knows how to be a floor leader and while he isn't as good as Farmar he still has alot of potential. UCLA definetly deserves to be a top 10 team. Don't count them out! :rock:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LakersFan247 @ Nov 23 2006, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>My Bruins are playing great. Aaron Afflalo is playing incredible, Mata is is doing a great job inside, Mbah Moute* is playing very well and is one of the best players on the team along with Afflalo. They also beat teams like Kentucky and Georgie Tech which was very good to see. Their freshman point guard isn't bad either. Collison is really playing well and is a very good defender and finisher. He knows how to be a floor leader and while he isn't as good as Farmar he still has alot of potential. UCLA definetly deserves to be a top 10 team. Don't count them out! :rock:</div>There is no doubt in my mind, Mata is the ugliest man I have ever seen in my life.Collison, Shipp, Mbah Moute, Afflalo are all going to be great players..
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kingjamez @ Nov 23 2006, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>There is no doubt in my mind, Mata is the ugliest man I have ever seen in my life.Collison, Shipp, Mbah Moute, Afflalo are all going to be great players..</div>I am not going to argue with you there. :HAHAHA: EDIT: But yeah those guys you mentioned are playing great basketball as well as Shipp who I can't belive I forgot. His jumpshot is deadly.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LakersFan247 @ Nov 23 2006, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I am not going to argue with you there. :HAHAHA: EDIT: But yeah those guys you mentioned are playing great basketball as well as Shipp who I can't belive I forgot. His jumpshot is deadly.</div>My mom almost cried when she saw him on TV last night..he is just plain hideous..Shipp looks deadly all over the court..He can drive, shoot, and he can really pass the ball..
