Who to Watch on UCLA
SG Michael Roll 13.6 PPG, 3.6 APG
PG Malcolm Lee 12.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.1 APG
F Nikola Dragovic 12.2 PPG, 4.4 RPG
PF/C Reeves Nelson 11.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG
F Tyler Honeycutt 7.2 PPG, 6.7 RPG
How we match up- Backcourt
Obviously, Jerome Randle has an edge over Malcolm Lee at the point. Lee only scored 7 in the last match-up, while Randle had 14 in a relatively off night. The key will be Michael Roll. The leading Bruin put up 22 on 9-14 shooting versus the Bears last time. If Jorge Gutierrez can do his usual defensive thing, then watch out. Roll could be shut down, and the UCLA offense takes a drop off after him. Patrick Christopher has a clear edge, with him putting up 20 on the youngster Honeycutt last time. Edge: Cal.
How we match up- Frontcourt
Reeves Nelson dominated Derrick Williams in their last game. However, Jamal Boykin gave him problems in the last game, holding him to 6 points on 2-5 shooting. Boykin didn’t do much better, putting up a mere 6 in more minutes. This match-up should go in favor of UCLA, with Boykin keeping it close. Robertson might draw Dragovic if Mike Montgomery goes with the 4 guard look. Dragovic should be an easy guard, as he rarely strays from the 3 point line. Drago went 1-8 last time. Edge: UCLA, by a hair.
Prediction: 76-67 Cal
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