UCLA Men’s Basketball Powers Through Injury for Blowout Season-Opening Victory

Riley left the game midway through the first half with a left knee injury, shouting out in pain as an opposing player fell into his legs going for a loose ball.

With Riley out and center Myles Johnson in foul trouble, guard Jaylen Clark ended up leading the team in rebounds with seven.

“There are possessions this year where he’ll play point guard on offense and center on defense.

Jaquez continued to run point forward, mixing things up and giving guard Tyger Campbell a bit of a break, although the starting point guard still recorded 10 points and four assists in 22 minutes of action.

Jaquez looked smooth with the ball in his hands, and he made perhaps the highlight play of the night with an up-and-under that got the home crowd rocking in the first half.

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