Who knew giving back a contract extension could fire up a team? With a very warm seat, Steve Alford was able to sign two top-15 recruits and turn his entire program upside down. Lonzo Ball and T.J. reinvigorated a program that was embarrassed in 2015. Veterans Bryce Alford, Aaron Holiday and Thomas Welsh have all benefitted from the presence of Leaf and Ball as they have found suitable roles and don’t have to force plays. Additionally, the pace UCLA plays at is electric as the team leads the nation in assists and is second in scoring. With wins over Michigan , Ohio State, Texas A&M and silencing Rupp Arena by beating Kentucky, it is safe to say that the Pac-12 is the Bruins’s to lose.
ASU MBB: Pac-12 Post Non-Conference Power Rankings
