What a time for transition. It is a new year, Pac-12 conference play begins, and the UCLA basketball team starts life after Steve Alford. It’s almost poetic.
With all of this in mind, it is going to be interesting to see what the Bruins do post-Alford. Here are five things to watch for…
1. Who will step up?
Hate is a strong word, but it was one that was used to describe some of the UCLA basketball player’s feelings toward Alford. If this is the case, will these Bruins have a rebirth heading into Pac-12 play and show what they are made of?