LOS ANGELES -- Morris Taft, a guard under coach John Wooden at UCLA from 1954-56 who helped the Bruins win their first NCAA tournament game, has died. He was 84.The school said Taft died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles after a lengthy illness.He helped lead the Bruins to a 61-18 record during his three seasons, averaging in double figures his last two.As a senior in 1955-56, Taft helped the Bruins win their first NCAA tournament game, beating Seattle 94-70 in a consolation game after they lost to San Francisco and future Hall of Famer Bill Russell in the opening round. Earlier that season, UCLA had lost to Russell and the Dons at the ECAC Holiday Festival in New York.The Bruins opened that season with a 4-5 nonconference record before cruising through their Pacific Coast Conference schedule with a 16-0 record to finish first. They didnt have a home court, so the Bruins traveled between three different locations to play.Taft averaged 17.3 points, second-best on the team, as a senior. He averaged 12.6 points as a junior, and started his last two seasons. He was named first-team All-PCC in 1955-56.As a sophomore playing on the varsity, Taft helped the Bruins beat Russells San Francisco team 47-40.Taft was chosen 56th overall in the 1956 NBA draft by the St. Louis Hawks, now in Atlanta, but he never played in the league.After college, Taft worked as an insurance agent for Equitable Life, often selling policies to other athletes and professionals.He is survived by his three children, Paula, Monisa and Morris Jr., and two grandchildren.Fausse Vapormax Noir . PAUL, Minn. Fausse Air Max 90 Femme Pas Cher . -- Jimmie Johnson held off a teammate, passed a pair of Hall of Famers, and dominated once more at Dover. http://www.outletairmaxpascher.fr/fausse-air-max-97-ultra.html . "We have always prided ourselves on the way we play defence. Having two big pieces back is going to be a key for us moving forward for years to come," said Knighthawks head coach Mike Hasen. Air Max 97 Off White Pas Cher Femme . "No difference at all," chirped U.S. roommate and linemate James van Riemsdyk. "Its still the same cranky Phil. Vapormax Noir Pas Cher Chine . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aarons autograph and a "40th Anniversary" banner.New York, NY (Sports Network) - The NBA will stage games in Mexico City and London during the 2013-14 season. The NBA announced Tuesday that the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs will play at the Mexico City Arena on Dec. 4, while the Atlanta Hawks will battle the Brooklyn Nets at Londons O2 Arena on Jan. 16. Its the first time the league has scheduled regular-season games in two countries outside the United States and Canada in the same season. "With the addition of regular-season gammes in London and Mexico City, we will play one of the most comprehensive international games schedules in our history next season," said NBA Commissioner David Stern.dddddddddddd "Through these games, we will bring the NBA experience to more fans and provide showcases for basketball and the extraordinary talent and athleticism of our players." The NBA previously scheduled eight preseason games to be played in Turkey, Spain, England, Philippines, Taiwan, Brazil and China. ' ' '