5 Reasons Why UCLA Bruins Will Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament

By Eric Laboissonniere

5 Reasons Why UCLA Bruins Will Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament

UCLA Cover Photo — The UCLA Bruins have what it takes to make the 2015 NCAA tournament this season, and here are five reasons why.

5. They Dominate On the Glass

5. The Bruins Dominate On the Glass

5. They Dominate On the Glass

5. The Bruins Dominate On the Glass — The Bruins are a great rebounding team on both ends of the floor. Rebounding can swing a game for teams in March, which is why if the Bruins keep dominating on the glass, they will win their games.

4. They Have A Great Starting Lineup

4. The Bruins Have A Great Starting Lineup

4. They Have A Great Starting Lineup

4. The Bruins Have A Great Starting Lineup — The Bruins have a great starting lineup, and a dynamic trio in Bryce Alford, Norman Powell and Kevon Looney. The Bruins' starting lineup can match up with any team in the country.

3. They Can Beat Any Team In the Pac-12

3. The Bruins Can Beat Anyone In the Pac-12

3. They Can Beat Any Team In the Pac-12

3. The Bruins Can Beat Anyone In the Pac-12 — The Bruins had a rough start to Pac-12 play, but they have shown that they can compete with anyone in the conference. The team has beaten every respectable opponent in the conference at least once, except Arizona State or Arizona. The Bruins had the opportunity to win both of those games, which is why they have a chance to win the Pac-12 conference tournament.

2. They Have Experience

2. The Bruins Have Experience

2. They Have Experience

2. The Bruins Have Experience — The Bruins played in the NCAA tournament last season, and they made it to the Sweet 16. Some players have returned from last year's tournament run, which is great news for the Bruins. They know how to play in big games, which is why this team will not miss the NCAA tournament this year. The Bruins will treat every remaining game like an NCAA tournament game.

1. Kevon Looney and Norman Powell

1. Kevon Looney and Norman Powell

1. Kevon Looney and Norman Powell

1. Kevon Looney and Norman Powell — Kevon Looney and Norman Powell can take over any game. Looney can take over on the glass and on the interior, and Powell can catch fire from anywhere on the floor. Powell has been playing at an extremely high level as of late, which is bad news for opposing teams. Powell is in his final season at UCLA, and he does not want to end his career by missing the NCAA tournament.

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