The 1973–74 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team would be

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's final year with the school. During the season, the Bruins' 88 game

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would end. The defeat was a 71–70 decision to the

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Fighting Irish. Coincidentally, the Bruins' last loss was to Notre Dame and

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in 1971 by a score of 89–82. In the postseason, UCLA's record streak of seven consecutive national titles was broken.

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defeated the Bruins 80–77 in double overtime in the NCAA semi-finals.

Pre-season

The team was ranked as the No. 1 team in the nation by both AP an UPI polls.

Roster

Schedule

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Rankings

Awards and honors

* Bill Walton,

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* Bill Walton,

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* Bill Walton,

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Team players drafted into the NBA

References

External links

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1973–74 UCLA Bruins
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