Morning links: Pac-12 basketball media day

Starting next year, it should not be held at the Pac-12 Networks in San Francisco. “It’s a neat year for UCLA because we’re celebrating 100 years of the Pac-12 and then 50 years of having played in Pauley Pavilion, a very special building for us”. “I know my team and I’ve been doing this for a long time and I know this conference”. “Can we move it into a middle of December start time?”

The Bruins posted a 22-14 overall record last season, advancing to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 for the second straight season. He’s the only returning player in the Pac-12 who has averaged at least 10 points per game and logged a 2-to-1 or better assist-turnover ratio in his career.

The Pac-12 Media poll was also announced Thursday morning, as Washington State was picked to finish 12th with 65 points by a group of media members who cover Pac-12 men’s basketball. Challengers Cal and Utah garnered first place votes in second and third place respectively.

Oregon State compiled 235 points for sixth and the bottom half of the poll includes: Colorado (188), Arizona State (165), Stanford (145), USC (111), Washington (96) and Washington State (65).

The Bears will also host a Blue & Gold scrimmage in Haas on Friday, October 30 beginning at 10 p.m. Cal opens the regular season at home against Rice on Friday, November 13. Kent and Hawkinson took the media day podium at 11 a.m.to answer questions from the media and talk about this year’s team.

Steve Alford: “We’re excited to be here”.

Turning college basketball into a one-semester sport is an idea that the game’s decision-makers should consider, Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott proposed Thursday.