Thomas Welsh found himself back inside Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night in part because of the feedback he received during workouts for prospective NBA employers.
Extend your range, he was told. Improve your lateral quickness to make you better defensively.
Message received.
The UCLA senior center shuffled over to contest a shot and grabbed the rebound. He spotted up for a three-pointer that dropped through the net. The game was less than a minute old.
Welsh continually flashed his new and old skills during the No. 21 Bruins’ 111-80 exhibition victory over Cal State Los Angeles.