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Center Court: Ben Ball (Cal State Fullerton) Open Thread

Cal. St.-Fullerton Titans at UCLA Bruins, Nov 16, 2009 8:59 PM PST


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Well here we go.  The opening night is officiall here.

In about an hour,  JA, ML, RN and rest of the Ben Ball warriors officially lift off tonight to tip off the 2009-10 Ben Ball season. Bruins are taking on Cal State Fullerton on WWL. Hopefully we will also see JA breaking down the Titan defense by attacking the rim. For some quick notes on today's game here is our morning game day roundup.

The tipp off is scheduled for 9:00 pm PST. You can track the game online via the official site. For those who are watching the game tonight (or staying up LATE) make sure to let us know how our defense looks after another week of practice.

As always if you are watching the game share your instant thoughts/commentary here in our game thread. Fire away.

GO BRUINS.

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Damn podcast (Kidding)

Not gonna make the game now

There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.

by ucla13_usc9 on Nov 16, 2009 8:01 PM PST reply actions  

I'm making it!

In the car right now!

P.S.- N, mentioning a fledgling freshman RN with ML and JA? I can’t tell which newcomer has you most fired up.

Formerly ryebreadraz

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 16, 2009 8:04 PM PST up reply actions  

On my IPhone in NJ

Our annual Thansgiving trip back to Princeton. No tv, no Internet except 3G on my Iphone. Will appreciate scores if I can stay awake!
- aka njbruin & NJBruin

by mplsbruin on Nov 16, 2009 8:14 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

get slingbox

its my new best friend

There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.

by ucla13_usc9 on Nov 16, 2009 8:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Slngbox still needs Internet right?

Only have 3g with iPhone and apple has blocked it’s use as a modem.

by mplsbruin on Nov 16, 2009 8:41 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Believe so

I suppose that AT&T’s 3G network is getting so taxed in some areas, that allowing streaming via 3G data would really screw up the network.

by bruinhoo on Nov 16, 2009 8:45 PM PST up reply actions  

One of the good points of my old Palm phone/pda

Can use all the good stuff via 3g data, and even use it as a modem with minimal work.

by bruinhoo on Nov 16, 2009 8:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Anybody know what the starting lineup is projected to be?

I know we’ll find out soon enough, but I’m curious who starts at the 2 and 3 spots.

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Nov 16, 2009 8:28 PM PST reply actions  

Sittin here on the East Coast...

…ready to stay up all night to see my Bruins on National TV. I’m pretty excited to follow this young team.

by zinlinez on Nov 16, 2009 8:39 PM PST reply actions  

ready to stay up late over in dc

excited to see us, i missed most of the two exhibition games

by realfabfive on Nov 16, 2009 8:51 PM PST reply actions  

Wish I was still in school

I would be watching basketball and drinking beer for the next 24 hours.

by bruin_2K on Nov 16, 2009 8:54 PM PST reply actions  

Totally off topic, but....

I was cruising yahoo – and to those of us who attended ucla in the 90’s and grew up in the 80’s – “Remote Control” host Ken Ober died….. just kind of sucks as it reminded me a lot of that time….

by Nakatomi Plaza on Nov 16, 2009 9:05 PM PST reply actions  

5-0 Titans

Allowing too much penetration and we don’t have any flow to the offense

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:10 PM PST reply actions  

First points

ML for 2, but still kinda forced

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:11 PM PST reply actions  

Yup

DG is a junkyard dog and is raw offensively. All of the other starters are perimeter players

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:13 PM PST up reply actions  

JA

is dribbling way too much and is pretty careless with the basketball.

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:12 PM PST reply actions  

yeah

That was not a pretty looking shot. Or much of a decision to shoot

by bruinhoo on Nov 16, 2009 9:13 PM PST up reply actions  

5-4

15:20 to go, Roll for 2

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:14 PM PST reply actions  

7-4 CSU

Roll’s drive followed up with a Fullerton bucket

by bruinhoo on Nov 16, 2009 9:15 PM PST reply actions  

so excited to get this here in Dallas

Just got back form the SMU game a bit ago actually, and they played A&M fairly close, we were excited for a while.

Its funny because the last time I saw A&M was down in Anaheim, they certainly arent as good as they were that year though. Hopefully we have a better result than the mustangs did tonight, and that this game isnt as close as the one in Anaheim was.

go Bruins : )

William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.

by Ollie on Nov 16, 2009 9:15 PM PST reply actions  

Reeves

in. Draws foul and to the line for 2. Makes both. 7-6 CSF

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:15 PM PST reply actions  

Sigh

Good job Nikola.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Nov 16, 2009 9:16 PM PST reply actions  

Okay ND

Made up for it with that save in my book.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Nov 16, 2009 9:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Drago slow in transition

Loses the ball and doesn’t get back on D. It’s going to be a long season.

by Kerckhoff405 on Nov 16, 2009 9:17 PM PST reply actions  

ML airballs a 3

RN gets board and gets fouled

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:17 PM PST reply actions  

ND trying to make up

saves the out of bounds to RN

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:18 PM PST reply actions  

ND and RN

Good huddle play

There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.

by ucla13_usc9 on Nov 16, 2009 9:18 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

ML

settling for jumpers that are not falling. He needs to see if he can get to the rim

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:19 PM PST reply actions  

i thought the same thing

by King J77 on Nov 16, 2009 9:19 PM PST reply actions  

Medium shots not dropping

and we’re getting boxed out of the paint.

by Kerckhoff405 on Nov 16, 2009 9:19 PM PST reply actions  

Nice play there

got a good look – just missed the J

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:19 PM PST reply actions  

NDs defense is horrible

he gets beat off the dribble on every single play

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

seriously, did he work on his d at all in the off season?

by tommybruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:22 PM PST up reply actions  

patience bruin fan

this team will require a lot of patience…hoping for a 20 win season…

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

Nice! Roll.

33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.

by JETisKing on Nov 16, 2009 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

MR for 3

Roll is gonna be money for us.

God he better stay healthy!

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:21 PM PST reply actions  

great feed from MR

drew with a slam

William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.

by Ollie on Nov 16, 2009 9:21 PM PST reply actions  

nice ball movement.

by King J77 on Nov 16, 2009 9:21 PM PST reply actions  

he has never been a good defensive player

but he looks absolutely terrible. Inexcusable for a 4th year player.

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:22 PM PST up reply actions  

ND just doesn't look like he cares on D

Does he expect to get drafted playing like that?

by Kerckhoff405 on Nov 16, 2009 9:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Score?

Tnx in advance.

by mplsbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Agree

Of our roster, he’ll have the most experience and play smart within the system. I trust him. The others…well…

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:24 PM PST up reply actions  

MR's passing

has always been impressive. has excellent ability to feed. gonna him a lot this year

by tommybruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:23 PM PST reply actions  

I hope Coach does not use a short bench

Frankly, for the long-term growth of the program, we need to get them a lot of playing time this year.

by trainwreck84 on Nov 16, 2009 9:24 PM PST reply actions  

appreciate the posts guys. stuck at work with no justin.tv :-(

Keep it coming!

by impaulv on Nov 16, 2009 9:25 PM PST reply actions  

We're terrible inside

Anyone have any idea why our guys can’t finish around the basket?!

by Bellerophon on Nov 16, 2009 9:25 PM PST reply actions  

ND short from 3

CSF turns it over on their end

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:26 PM PST reply actions  

WTF

was that Gordon.

Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.

by bruin8uclap on Nov 16, 2009 9:26 PM PST reply actions  

Sloppy

play by both teams which is expected for a season opener. We are getting nothing inside. All jumpers and like 3 airballs by us.

Still 13-11 CSF

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:26 PM PST reply actions  

This game sucks

Easily the sloppiest game I’ve ever seen. What is this, junior high?!

Come on guys: tighten it up.

by Bellerophon on Nov 16, 2009 9:26 PM PST reply actions  

Boy this is gettign reaaaally sloppy

William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.

by Ollie on Nov 16, 2009 9:26 PM PST reply actions  

what does CBH see in ND?

He doesn’t play hard…

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:26 PM PST reply actions  

If ND can’t shoot or D up, what does he have? :-)

Hope he finds his touch!

by impaulv on Nov 16, 2009 9:26 PM PST reply actions  

JA

will eventually learn the value of the ball

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:27 PM PST reply actions  

tied at 13

ML with a put back to tie

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:27 PM PST reply actions  

Good pass

by Keefe to a cutting JA but hits him in the back because he isn’t looking.

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:28 PM PST reply actions  

Keefe

hustles for an offensive rebound. Finds ML for layup. UCLA up 15-13

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:29 PM PST reply actions  

ML fighting under the basket getting his own rebounds

finally rewarded with a tough off balance put back, good intensity there

William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.

by Ollie on Nov 16, 2009 9:29 PM PST reply actions  

ML for 2

after a drive, scramble and nice save and pass from JK

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:29 PM PST reply actions  

Keefe showing determination

And Lee nails hte layup for a 15-13 lead

by bruinhoo on Nov 16, 2009 9:29 PM PST reply actions  

spit out your gum ND

its unworthy of someone wearing a UCLA jersey.

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:30 PM PST reply actions  

Drago

needs to be benched. No defense and what is up with that pull up 3 in transition.

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:30 PM PST reply actions  

ND jacks up another stupid 3

And misses, again.

Dude is killing me.

by Bellerophon on Nov 16, 2009 9:30 PM PST reply actions  

ML doing everything

makes a great cut and gets the “and 1” on a nice head fake layup

William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.

by Ollie on Nov 16, 2009 9:31 PM PST reply actions  

Doubt it

I think he’s here for his junior year before he jumps.

Jrue is a perfect example of why you stay an extra year. I wonder how the bench in Philadelphia is feeling?

by Bellerophon on Nov 16, 2009 9:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Nah, he’s not gonna leave early. Not unless he’s a lottery player and he’s not gonna be.

by impaulv on Nov 16, 2009 9:42 PM PST up reply actions  

ML, MR, JK

playing well. Lots of effort and good decisions.

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:32 PM PST reply actions  

Our best lineup

will be JA, ML, MR, JK and DG. Keefe is playing hard and you can see he knows what Howland wants in his play.

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:32 PM PST reply actions  

Drago is killing us

with his lack of D and the G’s are getting into the lane at will right now. Keefe plays very effective Team D.

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Am i being an oldman

by being incredibly bothered by allt he gum chewing?

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:32 PM PST reply actions  

excellent play

Roll pick, entry pass by JK and ML patience to score.

by 84 on Nov 16, 2009 9:32 PM PST reply actions  

Is ND driving anyone else crazy?

ML still looks a little raw but effort is awesome and talent is there. But, what’s ND doing throwing up 3’s in transition – run the offense!

by bruin_nerd on Nov 16, 2009 9:33 PM PST reply actions  

Current big men...

…can’t hedge like LMR, AA2, and LRMAM could. They need to work on it. Big time.

by Bellerophon on Nov 16, 2009 9:35 PM PST up reply actions  

ND definitely should NOT be a starter

lazy defense, reckless shooting… give it to RN, that kid seems to work hard.

by tommybruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:38 PM PST up reply actions  

ML definitely needs to stay aggressive

He seems to put the defense on their heels when he drives to the basket.

by tommybruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:34 PM PST reply actions  

Settle Down

As a high school coach, I can tell you we’ve got some serious nerves going today. We just need to settle down and play UCLA basketball.

by bruinscv on Nov 16, 2009 9:34 PM PST reply actions  

MR

layup off a curl screen. 19-17 UCLA

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:36 PM PST reply actions  

19-17

Roll cuts for a layup

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:36 PM PST reply actions  

Keefe misse front end of 1&1

DG with offensive board and putback. 21-17 UCLA. But gives up a dunk. 21-19 UCLA

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:37 PM PST reply actions  

Moser

loses the ball and CSF ties it at 21 on a layup. TO CBH.

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:39 PM PST reply actions  

I thought we had the better athletes

why are we getting schooled with Globetrotter moves?

by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 16, 2009 9:39 PM PST reply actions  

who said that?

we have slower big men they are taking advantage of, but that’s why we we are outrebounding them like crazy.

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:40 PM PST up reply actions  

CSF - UCLA stats

Points 21 21
Field Goals 9-21 (42.9%) 9-29 (31.0%)
Free Throws 2-3 (66.7%) 3-8 (37.5%)
3-pointers 1-4 (25.0%) 0-4 (0.0%)
Personal Fouls 8 5

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:40 PM PST reply actions  

Anderson needs to take those shots

He’s wide open and he keeps hesitating. Result = TO.

by Kerckhoff405 on Nov 16, 2009 9:41 PM PST reply actions  

DG

blocks shot. Still 21 apiece

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:41 PM PST reply actions  

JA

another brick to build a home from 3.

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:41 PM PST reply actions  

I know we should be patient...

but we’re looking pretty damn bad out there. Seriously, we’re playing CSUF. It’s not supposed to be this bad! 3rd in the Pac-10, may be a stretch at this rate.

by tommybruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:42 PM PST reply actions  

It takes time

Did you see UK playing Miami (OH) earlier tonight. I think they were down by 16.

by PEDbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:43 PM PST up reply actions  

It's frustrating but

Look at the effort (other than ND)- and they just installed double-teams this week. It’s raw but the effort and buy-in is there – we’ll be ok by the pac-10 opener.

by bruin_nerd on Nov 16, 2009 9:45 PM PST up reply actions  

23-23

2:54 to the half

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:45 PM PST reply actions  

Keefe

is playing some really good post defense and help D.

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:47 PM PST reply actions  

Never a

big fan of Keefe. He was highly overrated. But still root for him because he’s a Bruin

by EdO'B3017 on Nov 16, 2009 9:48 PM PST up reply actions  

FREE throws.

No defense, guys. Come on!!

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:47 PM PST reply actions  

Boy

I am glad to see all the "loyal fans’ who were complaining about having to market value for their great lower level seats show up for the game..

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:47 PM PST reply actions  

The shooting sucks and FT % is embarrassing. LMR did better…

by impaulv on Nov 16, 2009 9:48 PM PST reply actions  

Step it up Bruins!!!

by impaulv on Nov 16, 2009 9:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Nelson with the block

after JA or ML gets taken off the dribble.

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:48 PM PST reply actions  

23-29

1:35 to half

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:49 PM PST reply actions  

ML

with a And1 type drive for 2. CSF come back with a jumper 31-25 CSF

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:50 PM PST reply actions  

CSF

Playing with confidence, poise

Formerly UCLA Class of 86

by Class of 86 on Nov 16, 2009 9:50 PM PST reply actions  

Yikes.

Plenty of time left in this one. Gotta make Free Throws guys. Inexcusable.

GO BRUINS!!!

by moutekicksboute on Nov 16, 2009 9:51 PM PST reply actions  

JA

hasn’t shown me anything

by lilbobdog on Nov 16, 2009 9:51 PM PST reply actions  

ML needs to take control

He’s shown his ability but needs to take more leadership.

by bruin_nerd on Nov 16, 2009 9:52 PM PST reply actions  

well if we don't play better we deserve to lose

the airballs, bad free throw shooting, unforced turnovers, poor defense, are all inexcusable.

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:52 PM PST reply actions  

Agreed.

33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.

by JETisKing on Nov 16, 2009 9:53 PM PST up reply actions  

not any better in person

We look really, really bad.

by Bald Eagle on Nov 16, 2009 9:55 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Ray McCallum

should give his verbal first thing tomorrow morning, if he’s watching this game.

by EdO'B3017 on Nov 16, 2009 9:53 PM PST reply actions  

If he's watching the game, he might not want to. (joke)

Then again he’ll be enticed of being a starter from the get go.

33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.

by JETisKing on Nov 16, 2009 9:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Halftime Stats: CSF - UCLA

Points 33 27
Field Goals 13-28 (46.4%) 12-36 (33.3%)
Free Throws 6-7 (85.7%) 3-9 (33.3%)
3-pointers 1-4 (25.0%) 0-7 (0.0%)
Personal Fouls 9 7
Turnovers: 10 8

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:53 PM PST reply actions  

Who did calamari hire to take Wall's SAT?

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:53 PM PST reply actions  

Derrick Rose

Now that he’s smarter with his one year at Memphis! LOL!

by EdO'B3017 on Nov 16, 2009 9:54 PM PST up reply actions  

LMAO...

I needed that after that first half.

by King J77 on Nov 16, 2009 9:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Calipari's UK "stars"

showing they’re worth every dollar he paid them

Formerly UCLA Class of 86

by Class of 86 on Nov 16, 2009 9:54 PM PST reply actions  

well...

the money probably went directly to the prostitutes so Calipari probably thinks it’s legal.

by King J77 on Nov 16, 2009 9:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Agree

JA makes me extremely nervous. Forget the 0-4 from the field. He is not the extension of the HC that we’ve been used to recently. I guess we’ve been spoiled. Either way, if he doesn’t get his act together and leads this team, we are going to lose this game.

ML is playing hard but he needs to take the ball to the rim and get fouled or create for his teammates. Team needs to hit their FT’s too. Keefe and Roll are playing like the SR’s that they are. Drago is blah right now. CBH benched him for the 1st half. Reeves brings some nice energy.

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:58 PM PST up reply actions  

We own the offensive glass

and putbacks have been our best offense so far.

by PEDbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:58 PM PST up reply actions  

23-21 edge

w/11 offensive rebounds which is the reason why we’re in the game.

by BlueReign on Nov 16, 2009 9:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Better mojo

Just put on a different UCLA sweatshirt.

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Nov 16, 2009 9:57 PM PST reply actions  

Closing it down

Time to change up the mojo. Second half thread is up.

by Bellerophon on Nov 16, 2009 10:04 PM PST reply actions  

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