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WATCH: Johnny Juzang makes successful debut for UCLA, now preps for game against former team Kentucky this weekend

There’s a feel-out process that lasts about 10 minutes before the Bruins make their move, create double-digit separation then balloon the lead on their way to a lopsided victory.

It was more of the same Wednesday night, but there was an added ingredient, as Kentucky transfer Johnny Juzang made his UCLA debut in the Bruins’ 83-56 victory over San Diego at Pauley Pavilion.

Juzang’s impact was seamless. He scored 10 points with one 3-pointer and grabbed three rebounds in 19 minutes. The former Harvard-Westlake star from Tarzana missed the team’s first four games with foot issues.

UCLA (4-1) had five players score in double figures. Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the way with 17 points, four rebounds and four blocked shots. Tyger Campbell had 12 points, five rebounds, five assists and no turnovers, Chris Smith added 12 points and eight rebounds, and Cody Riley had 11 points and 10 rebounds.

UCLA coach Mick Cronin attributed Juzang’s presence to be more than what appeared in the box score.

“Johnny is such a weapon to score, he gives space to guys like Jaime and Chris Smith to drive to the basket,” Cronin said. “You always have to be guarding him.”

 

In his second game, Juzang scored 7 of UCLA’s first 14 points and finished with 9 points.

 

 

 

 

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