Throughout Steve Alford’s tenure as UCLA Bruins basketball head coach, the Bruins have had a clear leader who’s individual play and talent acted as a barometer for the success the Bruins could have that year. Kyle Anderson was an offensive pivot who was excellent passer and rebounder and made his teammates better. Norman Powell was a 4-year player who grew into a defensive pitbull and heart of his team. Bryce Alford was not the most talented player, but he had the shooting range and the confidence of Steph Curry. Lonzo Ball was a basketball savant who existed to turn everyone he played with into the best version of themselves.
2018-19 UCLA Basketball Player Profile: Kris Wilkes
