UCLA practice, March 18

UCLA’s Josh Shipp takes a half-court shot during Wednesday’s practice. Shipp leads the Bruins with an average of better than 19 points during the last month.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA’s Alfred Aboya practices free throws during practice at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Head Coach Ben Howland takes a half-court shot during Wednesday’s practice. His Bruins enter March Madness as a No. 6 seed, their lowest seeding in several years.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The UCLA Bruins hold a short practice Wednesday afternoon at the Wachovia Center. The day’s real practice was conducted earlier -- away from the public eye -- at a local community college gym.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA’s Josh Shipp takes a half-court shot during Wednesday’s practice. The 6-foot-5 forward has made about 46% of his shots over four seasons, averaging 12.3 points.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA’s Josh Shipp wipes sweat off his face during Wednesday’s practice. He is hoping for a fourth straight Final Four appearance with the Bruins.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA’s Jrue Holiday, left, and teamate Drew Gordon sign autographs after Wednesday’s practice at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)