Bill Plaschke: Meet UCLA's most beloved player. He's a walk-on who has made one basket in four years
The chant first appeared at Pauley Pavilion two weeks ago, in UCLA's season opener against Cal State Bakersfield, sweeping down from the student section like a prayer.
"We want Rus-sell! We want Rus-sell!"
The Bruin basketball team is filled with some of the sport's most colorful players, prominent personalities who have captured the city with breathtaking shots.
The chant is for a kid who has made one basket in four years.
"We want Rus-sell! We want Rus-sell."
The celebrated Bruins basketball team is led by celebrity athletes participating with full scholarships and marketing deals and a real chance at big NBA money.
The chant is for the kid who is paying to play.
"We want Rus-sell! We want Rus-sell."
And thus, in this year's Bruins basketball bible, the last shall be loudest.
Arguably the most beloved player on one of America's most popular
