UCLA's small forward is done for the season. Bozeman who filled that spot while Shipp was recovering earlier in the season is also out. I'm not sure who is going to take the 3 spot.
Some experts had UCLA as a team with Sweet Sixteen potential. Shipp was an important part of that puzzle.
I suppose UCLA might have to run a three guard offense with Farmar, Afflalo and Collison with Abboya, a Moute, Mata and Wright taking the two front court positions. I suppose in some occasions when the Bruins need a little more size they will have three of their "big" guys (they are hardly big by most standards) in and go back to two guards.
We shall see what Howland sends out tonight.
UPDATE: UCLA escapes with a 63-61 victory over WSU!
UPDATE: Mata will be out six weeks due to a fractured knee. Mata was the undersized but aggressive presence in the middle with seven-footers Fey and Hollins out due to injury. In the WSU game, freshman Roll took the 3 spot for Shipp. Freshman Wright will probably take the 5 spot for Mata in Saturday's game against UW.
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