LOS ANGELES – Steve Alford started tinkering with UCLA’s lineup three weeks ago against Washington State.
In the win against the Cougars, sophomore Jonah Bolden was in. Senior Tony Parker was out. The switch aimed to boost the Bruins’ frontcourt, adding some more athleticism.
It had that desired effect on defense, but maybe less so on offense. In the five games with Bolden in the starting five, UCLA averaged 74 points per game. Before that, it was up at 80.
The latest change came Saturday night, as the Bruins faced Colorado at Pauley Pavilion.
Parker started instead of sophomore Thomas Welsh.