Last Updated on February 26, 2011 7:02 pm by admin
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The great-grandson of the late John Wooden scored UCLA’s final basket in the last men’s game to be played at historic Pauley Pavilion before it closes for renovation.
Tyler Trapani, a junior walk-on who seldom sees any playing time, made a layup from the left side after teammate Jack Haley Jr. airballed a 3-point attempt with 25 seconds left Saturday.
The Bruins defeated No. 10 Arizona 71-49 to tie the Wildcats for first place in the Pac-10.
Trapani made the basket in front of several Wooden family members, including the coaching legend’s son Jim and daughter Nan. Wooden died at 99 in June.
UCLA coach Ben Howland had tears in his eyes at the way the game ended.