The 2003–04 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team represented the

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in the

2003–04 NCAA Division I men's basketball season The 2003–04 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 10, 2003, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 2004 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on Ap ...

. The team finished 8th in the conference and lost in the first round of the Pac-10 tournament to the

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. The 8th-place finish was worst ever for UCLA since the conference expanded to 10 teams. The Bruins did not play in a post-season tournament. This was the first season for head coach

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following the departure of

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Roster

Schedule

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References

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UCLA Bruins men's basketball seasons

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