UCLA Basketball: Best Bruins Player Submits Another Excellent 2-Way Game

The Bruins need more consistency out of him moving forward.

The UCLA Bruins men's basketball team squeaked out a comeback victory over Arizona State on Wednesday evening. It was the kind of win that a team can use to fuel them moving forward, and the hope is that they can learn from it. 

UCLA stormed back from down 13 at halftime to outscore the Sun Devils by 15 in the second half. It was an impressive game all around and one that the team desperately needed.

They relied on the play of two-way player Adem Bona, who has taken more of a leadership role this season. With the inexperience of this UCLA squad, Bona has stepped up well for them. 

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said after the fact that it was tough to get him the ball but that Bona did well all around. 

"Yeah. Hard to get him the ball in a game like that. Hard to get him the ball in a game like that. I still got to improve his perimeter defense against smaller people for his career. Obviously, for us, but obviously, for his career.”

Per Mick Cronin via UCLABruins.com

He scored only nine points against Arizona State, but his defensive effort helped get the win. Bona also added five assists and six rebounds to his total.

“Yeah, yeah. I try to be like a team player. Try to do everything I can to help my team win. I knew coming into the game today I was going to get trapped in the post because the game before this I had my way in the post. I knew it was coming, so I was ready to pass it out and find my open teammates. It was part of the gameplan coming into the game today.”

Per Adem Bona via UCLABruins.com

In 18 games this season, Bona is averaging 12.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. The Bruins need a little more out of him going forward, but they are hoping this victory helps propel the entire team.