UCF’s Turnovers Could Mean Sweet 16 Playoffs Chance!
According to their head coach, the UCLA Bruins are not anxious. Mick Cronin emphasized that on Monday before the Bruins begin their NCAA tournament.
It’s worth remembering how challenging this season has been for the UCLA Bruins . The Bruins are entering the NCAA tournament on a high note, only bowing out of the Big Ten Conference tournament after injuries to their two top players . UCLA has lost to some mediocre teams this year Despite making the Big Ten tournament semifinals, UCLA has proved that they’re not a sure thing to beat anyone .
The Bruins lost to Cal, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Indiana this season. If UCLA handled business in three of those games, it’s unlikely that they’d be placed across the country as a No. 7 seed.
UCF knows the stakes too UCF certainly isn’t coming into the tournament with much momentum. The Knights are 1-4 in their last five games and have faced just one ranked team over that stretch. Mick Cronin knows that the NCAA tournament is the most important time of the year, and UCF has every intention of sending the Bruins home early .
The Bruins aren't shying away from March's spotlight Even with the heightened stakes of March Madness, Cronin emphasized that his team is ready to meet the moment. “We’re not anxious. It’s the last thing we are,” Cronin said during his media availability on Monday.