4 Players to Watch for UCLA vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff

UCLA is off to a hot start behind wins over then-No. 5 Arizona and North Florida in their home opener.

So far, UCLA has displayed both a highly competent offense and a premier defense under Mick Cronin. As we head into their third matchup of the season against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, here are the four players to watch in Wednesday's contest.

Nikola Kusturica

The obvious headliner is none other than Nikola Kusturica, as he is coming off an electric, and efficient, 29-point performance against North Florida. In the game against the Ospreys, Kusturica looked like one of the best players in the country, let alone among freshmen.

He has quickly established himself as not only an offensive weapon, but…