The Bruins’ sixth-year forward has embraced a reserve role
David Mendez-Yapkowitz
David has been with The IX Basketball team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.
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The junior guard has been a spark plug off the bench for the Lancers
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No No. 1 overall seed, no problem for UCLA
The Bruins had a chance at snagging the tournament’s top seed
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Erin Condron’s breakout season has UC San Diego amid Big West’s elite
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Why Hannah Wickstrom is the engine that powers UC Riverside
The sophomore guard leads the Big West in scoring and is fifth in the NCAA
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Behind the scenes work starting to pay off for UCLA’s Amanda Muse
The redshirt sophomore forward has taken advantage of her opportunity
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Hunter Hernandez’s ascent has UC Irvine atop the Big West
The fifth-year guard is in the midst of a breakout season
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UCLA’s Lena Bilic continues to learn on the fly this season
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How Vanessa McManus has made an immediate impact for Cal Poly
The sophomore guard has been among the top players in the Big West this season