UCLA Is Back--Will the Bruins Be As Good As Expected Next Season?

Shabazz, Kyle, and Tony pose for a quick picture

We all heard about it. Shabazz Muhammad, a 6'6" 215 pound G/F from Nevada, is headed to UCLA. Along with Kyle Anderson, Tony Parker, and Jordan Adams. All four are ESPNU Top 100 players for the Class of 2012.

Shabazz Muhammad is considered by many to be the best of the class. Others may say Nerlens Noel, but I say Shabazz. He has the heart of a lion. He will do anything to win, whether it be a pickup game or the NBA Finals.

"Slo-Mo", better known as Kyle Anderson I think will be the key to UCLA's success. Shabazz will do what he needs to do. Kyle Anderson needs to do what he always has and control the tempo of the game.

Tony Parker needs to use his size. He is a big boy. But he needs to add muscle and lose fat. Plain and simple, he needs to get better conditioned. But he is a hard worker and I have no doubt he can do that.

Jordan Adams must attack and dish. Whether it is a dump pass to Tony Parker, or a kick out to Anderson or Muhammad. They can generate a lot of baskets if Adams does that.

I don't know about you, but I cannot wait to watch UCLA next season. I want to see if they live up to the hype. But that is the huge question right now. Will they live up to their expectations?

If you ask me; yes they will. They don't have over hyped players. They have student-athletes with one goal. Bring UCLA basketball back to the top. I have little doubt that they're going to do exactly that.

There is a lot of hype and expectations in front of them, but they won't back down from the challenge.

20 wins is easily within reach, I can even see 25+ in the regular season. They'll make the tourney easily too.

Shabazz, Kyle, Jordan and Tony are bringing UCLA basketball back.



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