He’ll find a way to score even if you take away lobs and entry passes. He’ll block shots that come anywhere near his arms that seem to reach all the way to Bel-Air. He’ll grab rebounds like he owns the deed to the ball.
Brown’s 23 points, 14 rebounds and eight blocks made him the first UCLA freshman to record a double-double in his first three games, something he did by halftime.
“Mo’s a special player,” UCLA coach Steve Alford said. “He runs, he catches everything, he’s got great hands, he’s got quick feet. He’s a gifted individual.