It was great to be back in Pauley Pavilion. Hearing the Solid Gold Sounds of the UCLA Band. Watching the Dance and Spirit teams get the crowd going. Even listening to The Den as they cheered the loudest when UCLA Basketball did something fantastic which was often. Yes, it was good to be back in Pauley Pavilion for some UCLA Basketball and they did not disappoint.
Jessica Chaoui and I talk about the game that was as several players made statements in the first game of the season. Most surprising to both of us was freshman PG Aaron Holiday who stole the show with a 15 point, 7 rebound, 5 steal and 4 assist performance.