page@ucla-cs.UUCP (11/13/84)
In response to a request from Dartmouth, here is a quick assesment of UCLA's lineup. Center: Brad Wright 6'10 senior Forward: Gary Maloncon 6'7 senior Forward: Reggie Miller 6'6 sophomore Guard: Dave Immel 6'5 sophomore Guard: Nigel Miguel 6'5 senior Sophormores Montel Hatcher or Corey Gaines could easily take away either starting guard position and figure to get a lot of time. Freshman Craig Jackson (6'8) will probably be the first forward off the bench. The prevailing opinion seems to be that this is the least talented UCLA team in a long time. However, if it plays up to its ability (which UCLA has not in a long time) it could be a playoff team. New coach Walt Hazzard, like all new UCLA coaches, is talking about a return to Wooden style teams with full court pressing defences and superb conditioning (a must since there is no depth). Gary Maloncon will have to carry the bulk of the scoring load. Reggie Miller has a great jump shot from the wing so long as he is wide open. Expectations from the fans are not so high so whatever success they have will be appreciated. This team has to play De Paul, Memphis State, Brigham Young and St. John's all on the road, and all in December. By the end of the December we will know exactly how good or bad UCLA is this year.