UCLA is surging, both toward the postseason and in the Associated Press men's college basketball poll.
While Houston was No. 1 for a third straight week in Monday's poll, the Bruins rose two spots to No. 2 for their highest ranking of the season. UCLA (27-4) has won its past 10 games, including a showdown with highly ranked Arizona in the regular-season finale behind star Jaime Jaquez Jr. to complete a perfect home record.
"I will say this, the recipe for success in March usually -- I mean, aside from talent -- is a great point guard and some senior leadership, like a guy like Jaime Jaquez," UCLA coach Mick Cronin said afterward.