Bruin Forward Wants Second Opinion: UCLA may start the season without sophomore forward Josh Shipp if he undergoes hip surgery to repair torn cartilage. But Shipp wants a second opinion before opting to have the surgery, which would require eight to 12 weeks of recovery time. Shipp averaged 9.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game last season for the Bruins, who returned to the NCAA Tournament as a team on the rise. [9/24/05]