I FIND MYSELF ENTERTAINED

Brandon Rush just descended from the rafters to jam home the ball on a three-on-one break. Rocked the HP!

But then KU missed a chance to go ahead before half on a missed layup and UCLA's Josh Shipp hit a three from the corner at the buzzer. The red light framing the backboard came on just as the ball went through the rim (he lit the lamp...sorry, I've spent the last three games here in a penalty box).

Halftime score UCLA 35-31.

KU would be leading if about three or four of their bunnies had gone down and they could make some free throws. Through 20 minutes this has been a heavyweight prize fight, with both squads ebbing and flowing. A few too many turnovers for either coach's liking (though one TO is too many for them), but that's provided exciting fast breaks and jams for us.

Simply a great game so far. It's eye-popping how fast and athletic the college game has become. Evolution in athletics is equated to speed. No doubt. And money, I guess.