They have soared over every obstacle, defeating each team on their schedule while restoring sheen to a brand that had dulled considerably in the more than two decades since the UCLA Bruins last ruled college basketball.
Showtime, once the exclusive realm of the Lakers, has moved to Westwood, where two freshman phenoms have combined with a coach, his son and a talented supporting cast to form the nation’s highest-scoring and most entertaining offense.
Alley-oop passes, thundering dunks and scores that regularly reach triple digits are all part of the fastbreaking package.
“We’ve had a ton of fun,” said Bryce Alford, the senior shooting guard and son of the head coach, “not only as a family but this whole team has been a blast to be around and be a part of.