Ben Howland


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Posted by UCLA78 on March 14, 2025 at 15:52:52

In Reply to: Other than... posted by BuscH on March 14, 2025 at 14:55:44

This discussion brings up an interesting (to me, anyway) comparison to our last "defense-first" coach, Ben Howland. Howland, while he was UCLA's coach, was asked in an interview what the first thing is that he looks for when recruiting high-school or JC players. (Remember, the transfer portal wasn't really a thing back then.) He said the first thing he looks for is "good shooters." He elaborated that he wants the good shooters because he figures he can teach them how to play defense the way he wants it played.



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