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UCLA's Tony Parker scores 28, zings his coach, compliments sideline reporter (Video)

Sam Cooper
College football writer

UCLA big man Tony Parker put up a career-high 28 points in the Bruins’ 92-75 victory over UAB in the Round of 32.

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Parker only scored three points in UCLA’s opening round win, but was the beneficiary of a bevy of point blank looks at the basket as the Blazers keyed in on UCLA’s outside shooting threats, especially sophomore guard Bryce Alford, the son of head coach Steve Alford.

After the game, Parker was asked about Alford’s ability as a facilitator and had a unique way of complimenting his teammate while simultaneously poking fun at his head coach.

“(Bryce) has that in his game. Coach Alford didn’t pass much so I think Bryce focuses on being a better passer than him,” Parker said. “That’s big time for us. He passed the ball really, really well for us today.”

Coach Alford’s reaction was what you would expect.

Oh, and for the record, Steve Alford is 11th all-time at Indiana University with 385 career assists, so he was quite the passer in addition to be the second leading scorer in Hoosiers history.

Parkers’ crack at his head coach wasn’t his only funny moment on Saturday. As Parker answered the final question in a post-game interview with CBS’ Allie LaForce, Parker complimented LaForce’s bracelet. (Thanks to SB Nation for the Vine)

Parker is clearly a jewelry connoisseur.

Smooth, Tony. Very smooth.

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