5 Things UCLA Bruins Must Do to Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament

By Brendan Patel

5 Things UCLA Bruins Must Do to Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament

UCLA Basketball — The UCLA Bruins are currently one of the teams on the bubble to make the NCAA Tournament. They have had a tough, up and down season, but now find themselves with a legitimate chance to stake their claim. Here are five things they must do to make the postseason.

5. Beat Arizona

Beat Arizona

5. Beat Arizona

Beat Arizona — The Bruins biggest game of the season is on Saturday, as they will be playing the Arizona Wildcats. The Bruins need to add another statement win and beating the Wildcats would go a long way. The game will surely be watched by many, and this is the Bruins chance to impress.

4. Stay Healthy

Stay Healthy

4. Stay Healthy

Stay Healthy — The Bruins are not a very deep team, especially at the guard position. They cannot afford to lose any of their top players to injury, or else they will surely run into trouble.

3. Close Out The Regular Season Strong

Close Out Season

3. Close Out The Regular Season Strong

Close Out Season — After playing the Wildcats, the Bruins have a relatively easy three-game stretch to finish the season. They must take advantage and win each of these games, as losing any of them could end their year.

2. Win At Least Two Games In The Pac-12 Tournament

Win 2 Games

2. Win At Least Two Games In The Pac-12 Tournament

Win 2 Games — The Pac-12 is not considered one of the top conferences this season, but making it to the championship game of the tournament would be huge. There are still two highly ranked teams, as well as two others besides the Bruins on the bubble, and they will need to win a couple of these key matchups.

1. Get Lucky

Get Lucky

1. Get Lucky

Get Lucky — The Bruins will be on the bubble unless they can win the conference tournament. As a result, they will need some luck if they want to make it, as their resume does not stand out from the pack. They have the talent, but still must rely on the selection committee to get in.

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