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UCLA point guard Jordan Farmar suffered a groin strain in practice this past week. He will be ree

As the UCLA men’s basketball season approaches, the team has been struck by the injury bug. The most recent victims have been star sophomore guards Jordan Farmar and Arron Afflalo, while two other starters from last year continue to be held out of practice. Farmar strained his groin in practice on Oct. 27 and will be re-evaluated today. Farmar has not practiced since he was hurt. Afflalo, meanwhile, suffered a left quadricep contusion in practice last Saturday and is day-to-day. He is not expected to return to practice for at least a couple of days. Farmar and Afflalo, the team’s top two returning scorers from last season, are not expected to miss any game action at this time. Freshman forward Alfred Aboya is also recovering from a left knee arthroscopic procedure that he had done on Oct. 12. Aboya was cleared for non-contact workouts this Monday and is hoping to return to full-contact practice next Monday. Senior center Michael Fey continues to remain out of practice with a severe groin strain that he suffered in mid-October. He is not expected back on the court for another one to two weeks at minimum. Sophomore small forward Josh Shipp came off of crutches for the first time in over a month last Wednesday, but is still seven to eight weeks away from playing. Shipp hurt his right hip in a summer league game and also had an arthroscopic procedure. Redshirt freshman guard Joey Ellis will be out for close to twelve weeks after going through a procedure on his left knee. Freshman guard/forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute was also hurt in mid-October, but resumed practicing full-time on Oct. 22.

RUBIN WAITS: Janou Rubin’s quest for a sixth year of eligibility remains on hold. Rubin missed the final 19 games of last season with a left knee injury. As of this week, Rubin’s status for 2005-06 is still undecided. Rubin has been practicing with the team since Oct. 14 and will continue to practice with the team as he awaits a decision.

NEW TRAINING SPONSOR: Advantage Fitness Products (AFP), a leading provider of innovative fitness and wellness based solutions to commercial markets and consumers, announced today its status as an official sponsor and training equipment and facility consultant to UCLA Athletics. In this role, AFP will handle comprehensive consultation to UCLA Athletics across a wide spectrum of areas including equipment selection, supply, and ongoing support. In addition, AFP announced the development of the “Advantage Athlete of the Month Program”, through which a UCLA athlete will be recognized by AFP and the University each month for exemplary performance on the playing field. The “Advantage Athlete of the Month” will be honored with a plaque located in the UCLA athletic weight room, and may receive a package of AFP provided training products. “By providing UCLA’s Strength & Conditioning Program the most innovative and effective training equipment available, we can expect our 850-plus student athletes to be fully prepared both mentally and physically to successfully compete at the highest levels of collegiate athletics,” said Dr. E.J. Kreis, head strength and conditioning coach for UCLA. “AFP mirrors UCLA’s commitment to excellence academically and athletically, through its leadership in offering unparalleled expertise to world class training facilities.”

SOFTBALL SEEKS MANAGER: UCLA Softball is looking to hire a student manager for the upcoming 2006 season. For more information on this paid position, please contact assistant coach Kelly Inouye-Perez at 310-206-7349.

Compiled by Ben Azar, Bruin Sports senior staff.