It has been almost a week since Murry Bartow took over as the new head of the UCLA basketball program. After Steve Alford‘s termination, the interim coach has made some simple changes that have helped the Bruins’ production.
These changes are mind-boggling, not so much because they worked, but because it was something Alford failed to capitalize on.
The first thing that was noticeable in Bartow’s first game (against Stanford) was the insertion of sophomore Chris Smith into the starting lineup.
In the last season and a half, Smith has come off the bench and played productive minutes as a role player, but it seems as though his work ethic and inability to give up has made him a popular choice at the starting 4-spot.