For months, Steve Alford has gushed about UCLA possessing the deepest frontcourt since he’s coached the Bruins and five high-level guards who could comprise one of the nation’s top backcourts.
A recent spate of injuries has made him increasingly thankful for every available body, regardless of pedigree.
Freshman forward-center Ike Anigbogu suffered torn cartilage in his right knee that is expected to sideline him from four to six weeks, and senior guard Bryce Alford suffered a strained hamstring that has kept him out of recent practices but is not expected to be serious.