UCLA forward TJ Leaf takes off for a dunk against Kentucky during the first half Friday. UCLA relied on a familiar formula in the early going against Kentucky on Friday night: lots of TJ Leaf. Leaf had 13 points on five-for-eight shooting along with four rebounds to lead third-seeded UCLA, which trailed second-seeded Kentucky, 36-33, at halftime. Leaf got his team rolling with five early points on a three-pointer and a put-back dunk, helping the Bruins take an early 11-6 lead. The Bruins were greeted by some cheers as the senior guard raised his arm to call for a ball.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 25, 2017 02:56 UTC