Trent Perry’s ascent makes UCLA basketball a threat during March Madness
PHILADELPHIA — Trent Perry couldn’t help but break into a little celebratory dance after landing a step-back 3-pointer over his team manager. On the eve of the NCAA Tournament, during a casual shooting practice, the UCLA guard hit most of his 3-pointers, taking pass after pass from the corner. His expression changed to disbelief when […]
Five necessities for UCLA men’s basketball in the NCAA Tournament
In the last three full seasons—those not interrupted by the pandemic—UCLA coach Mick Cronin made advancing in the NCAA Tournament seem almost effortless. Each year, he’s guided the Bruins to the second round and even took them to the Final Four in 2021. However, since that memorable run, the Bruins haven’t made it back to […]
Five key factors for UCLA women’s basketball to secure a championship
A Potential Super Team in Women’s College Basketball This might be the closest we’ve seen to a super team in women’s college basketball for quite some time. Six players are in the running for the first round of the 2026 WNBA Draft, featuring a National Player of the Year contender alongside five teammates, each with […]
UCLA women’s basketball starts NCAA Tournament on Saturday
To gear up for their upcoming challenges, UCLA’s women’s basketball team donned “MARCH MODE” T-shirts during the NCAA Tournament selection show. It felt like a preview not only of March 2024 but also 2025. For the third consecutive year, UCLA might need to overcome LSU to reach the Final Four. The Bruins find themselves in […]
Cori Close represents the principles of John Wooden at UCLA
Cori Close still makes it a point to see him before every home game. As she strolls down the hallway within Pauley Pavilion, Wooden’s Pyramid of Success in one hand and the championship banners in the other, she engages in a conversation with her mentor. “I tell him, ‘Dad, I want to make you proud,’” […]
UCLA basketball aims for a Friday start in the NCAA Tournament
CHICAGO — As the NCAA Tournament brackets are set to be revealed on Sunday, the focus for UCLA basketball is singular. It’s not about who they’ll face. It’s not about where they’ll play. Or even when they’ll play. The Bruins are hoping, perhaps more than anything, to schedule their game for Friday rather than Thursday. […]
UCLA basketball battles hard but falls to Purdue despite missing players.
UCLA Suffers Setback in Big Ten Tournament CHICAGO — Things deteriorated for UCLA midway through the first half of their game on Saturday, especially since they were already missing their top scorer. Point guard Donovan Dent, who had made a significant impact with his recent return, limped off to the locker room, accompanied by the […]
Tyler Bilodeau from UCLA is anticipated to be back for the NCAA Tournament.
In a positive turn of events, UCLA received news on Saturday that their top scorer, Tyler Bilodeau, has only a mild sprain in his right knee. Medical evaluations indicated no structural damage, and he is anticipated to return for the Bruins’ opening game in the NCAA Tournament next week. He had already sat out the […]
With Tyler Bilodeau injured, UCLA needs their big players to perform.
Injuries Challenge UCLA as They Move Forward in the Tournament CHICAGO – Mick Cronin is all too familiar with the toll injuries can take, especially this time of year. Three years back, UCLA was emerging as a national championship contender, but everything changed when forward Jalen Clark suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the last […]
UCLA manages to win against Michigan State despite Tyler Bilodeau’s injury.
UCLA Bruins Bounce Back After Tough Losses CHICAGO – They’ve certainly moved on from East Lansing. It’s been a whirlwind month for the UCLA Bruins following two crushing 53-point defeats against Michigan State. Yet, here they are now, looking strong and making a statement. Currently, they’ve secured a season-best winning streak, even after losing their […]