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NBA Star Westbrook visits UCLA, Bruins Win Two Games at Home

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterJanuary 13, 2016

The UCLA Bruins basketball team (11-6 overall, 2-2 Pac-12) welcomed NBA star and former Bruins basketball player Russell Westbrook with an 87-84 win against No. 7 Arizona (13-3 overall, 1-2 Pac-12) on Thursday night. And on Saturday, the Bruins defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 81-74 in Pauley Pavilion. The Arizona game was the first conference home game for UCLA. The matchup was coined ‘Westbrook Night’ in honor of Westbrook‘s donation to the University for its new basketball facility. During halftime, UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero and Associate Athletic Director for Basketball Chris Carlson awarded Westbrook with a framed rendering

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Russell Westbrook Honored by Alma Mater for Donation

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterDecember 23, 2015

NBA superstar Russell Westbrook made UCLA history by giving the largest donation by any former basketball student athlete. UCLA will recognize Westbrook on January 7 during a UCLA men’s basketball at Pauley Pavilion. “I loved my time at UCLA and jumped at the opportunity to give back to the University that provided me with amazing opportunities and great memories,” said Westbrook. “I am truly honored to be part of the legacy that is Bruin basketball.” Westbrook contributed to the Mo Ostin Basketball Center, a state-of-the-art basketball training facility being built on campus. The groundbreaking ceremony of the building took place