Skyy Clark accomplished things that delighted his coach and subtly helped win games over the first month of the season.
His efforts were in the forefront of an exciting comeback on Saturday.
As a fitting capstone to the junior guard’s finest performance as a Bruin, Clark composedly converted two free throws with 6.1 seconds remaining in No. 24 UCLA’s 57-54 victory over Arizona at the Footprint Center.
After starting the game with just six of 22 long-range attempts (27.3%), the Louisville transfer ended a shooting slump that had been plaguing him all season by making his opening three three-pointers. He scored a season-high 15 points, his first double-figure performance of the year, after making five of his nine shots overall.
On a day when point guard Dylan Andrews finished with three errors and no assists, Clark also had a calming effect on the offense. With the Bruins maintaining a one-point lead in the closing seconds, Clark’s attempt to get a rebound in the corner before being fouled was crucial.
Coach Mick Cronin of UCLA remarked after his team climbed to 9-1 that Skyy made a fantastic play on the offensive rebound and [was] savvy enough to dribble it out. He is most likely our most intelligent player.
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No. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win
The 24th-ranked Bruins overcome Arizona 57-54 after a second-half rally led by Tyler Bilodeau (17 points) and Skyy Clark (15 points).
Does Clark need to play a bigger role in leading UCLA’s offense? Five things to remember from the Bruins’ eighth straight win are as follows:
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