Johnny Juzang scored a game-high 28 points to lead eleventh-seeded UCLA past top-seeded Michigan 51-49 last night in the East Region championship game.
The Bruins (22-9) are headed to the Final Four for the first time since 2008.
From the First Four to the Final Four.
UCLA keeps on dancing. pic.twitter.com/ts53seAezy
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 31, 2021
FINAL. FOUR. BOUND.
Yeah, GET THOSE FOURS UP ‼️#GoBruins | #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/1spe9h98K9
— UCLA Men’s Basketball (@UCLAMBB) March 31, 2021
Juzang has been one of, if not the best player in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. He has already totaled 108 points (21.6 points per game), which is second all-time at UCLA through 5 tournament games (Lew Alcindor).
.@JohnnyJuzang leads UCLA to the men’s Final Four
28 Pts
11-19 FG pic.twitter.com/7iDYjzQ2OT— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 31, 2021
John Calipari congratulated his former player on social media this morning:
Thank you coach
— Johnny Juzang (@JohnnyJuzang) March 31, 2021
Dick Vitale is confused about Juzang’s time at Kentucky:
How in the world did Johnny Juzang not play at UK / he is an offensive star / has been The star of @marchmadness / UCLA leads UM with :35 sec by 1 & has the ball
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) March 31, 2021
