Things got ugly at McKale Center last year toward the end of the UCLA-Arizona game; what will the atmosphere be like when the two ranked teams meet there again Saturday afternoon?
Bruce Pascoe When only two reporters showed up to interview UCLA coach Mick Cronin after the Bruins’ 74-62 win at ASU on Thursday, he stopped himself briefly to introduce a thought he was not asked about.
That’s 14 wins in a row, the third-longest win streak in the nation, elevating the Bruins to the No. 5 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 and into the early driver’s seat in the Pac-12 race. The elevated temperature inside McKale went on to draw national attention after UCLA player Mac Etienne was shown on a Barstool Arizona video appearing to spit toward the UA student section as he left the court at the end of the game.
UCLA spokesman Scott Markley said after the game that “UCLA athletics is committed to and expects the highest level of sportsmanship," while Arizona AD Dave Heeke said he spoke to leaders and members of UA’s ZonaZoo student section afterward. “The Pac-12 has been in contact with both institutions to review event management, operations and security planning for Saturday’s contest,” the Pac-12 said in a statement given upon request to the Star and L.A. Times. “The incidents that occurred last season were privately addressed with each institution, and the conference has reiterated its expectations that all involved adhere to the league’s standards of ethical conduct and sportsmanship.
It’s the “last thing I'm worried about," he added."I’m worried about Tubelis. The guy’s having an unbelievable year. Tubelis and Ballo are scoring at a major clip, probably the most productive tandem of big guys in America.”
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