Ben Howland said he might play one of the Wear twins at the small forward position for to have a taller and even more frontcourt-oriented starting lineup. David and Travis Wear transfered to UCLA from North Carolina.

"We will put the best five players on the floor and four of the best players [may be forwards]," Howland said. "[The Wears] are really good passers, good shooters, and Josh can really manage a lot of the attention and open up a lot of opportunities for the other players. The Wears are really improved, physically and athletically. They're going to be really good."