They have soared over every obstacle, defeating each team on their schedule while restoring sheen to a brand that had dulled considerably in the more than two decades since the UCLA Bruins last ruled college basketball. While repeatedly saying he loves UCLA, Alford has not denied interest in returning to his home state. Both went undefeated during nonconference play, beating a highly ranked Kentucky team. “When they lose, they get in the film room and they get back on the court trying to make things better,” Steve Alford said of his players. During last year’s dismal season, a plane flew over campus with a banner calling for Steve Alford to be fired.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 23, 2017 23:15 UTC