The 1956–57 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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and were members of the

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. The Bruins were led by ninth year head coach

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. They finished the regular season with a record of 22–4 and finished second in the PCC with a record of 13–3.

Previous season

The Bruins finished the regular season with a record of 22–6 and won the PCC regular season championship with a record of 16–0. UCLA lost to the

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in the NCAA regional semifinals and defeated the in the regional consolation game. The victory over Seattle was UCLA's first victory in the NCAA tournament.

Roster

Schedule

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References

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