Bruins guard Isaac Hamilton turned the ball over late in the first half against the Master’s University, leading to an outlet pass and what appeared to be an easy layup for Delewis Johnson.
Only here came Lonzo Ball. Sprinting from beyond halfcourt, the UCLA freshman guard chased Johnson from behind, reached out with his right hand and swatted the ball away. Ball was running so hard his momentum carried him into a seated fan who offered a congratulatory pat on the back.
There was plenty to admire about the play of Ball and the No. 16 Bruins on Tuesday night at Pauley Pavilion during a 100-58 exhibition victory.