UCLA showcases the depth of its talent in season-opening victory over Rider
2 months, 1 week ago

UCLA showcases the depth of its talent in season-opening victory over Rider

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UCLA guard Kobe Johnson scores in front of Rider forward Ife West-Ingram during the second half of the Bruins’ 85-50 season-opening win Monday at Pauley Pavilion. “We don’t need anybody to try to do too much on this team,” Cronin said, “because if you just get some execution, you get some ball movement, you’ve got guys who can shoot the ball in the basket or go by their man and make a play.” In his first game coming off the bench as a Bruin, Stefanovic contributed six points in his 17 minutes, making two three-pointers. I mean, that’s what’s going to make this team great, people like that.” UCLA guard Trent Perry is fouled by Rider forward Tank Byard, right, as he’s double teamed by guard T.J. “We knew that that was going to be an issue with this team tonight, and for us when Eric Dailey’s out of the game, our rebounding struggles.” Part of that might have been attributable to Cronin going with his small starting lineup that featured Bilodeau and Dailey as the big men — big, in this case, being relative since they are 6-foot-9 and 6-foot-8, respectively — alongside guards Andrews, Clark and Johnson to combat a team that he knew would spread his players out.

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UCLA needs to go big as it goes home: Takeaways from the Bruins’ loss to Nebraska
6 days, 10 hours ago

UCLA needs to go big as it goes home: Takeaways from the Bruins’ loss to Nebraska

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Nebraska guard Brice Williams shoots over UCLA guard Trent Perry and center Aday Mara during the first half Saturday. His name is Aday Mara, and he’s probably going to have to play significantly more minutes for the Bruins to get where they want to go these next two months, let alone March. UCLA coach Mick Cronin, who has acknowledged needing …

With one top player out and another in a funk, UCLA falters late in loss to Nebraska
1 week ago

With one top player out and another in a funk, UCLA falters late in loss to Nebraska

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UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau dunks against Nebraska during the second half of a Big Ten game on Saturday. “He’s not playing well,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said of the junior who has averaged 1.3 points, 1.3 assists and 2.3 turnovers while shooting 11.8% over his last three games. Forward Tyler Bilodeau’s 15 points weren’t nearly enough given that UCLA shot …

Cori Close offers warning to her players after UCLA’s uneven effort vs. Michigan
1 week, 3 days ago

Cori Close offers warning to her players after UCLA’s uneven effort vs. Michigan

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UCLA guard Kiki Rice drives around Michigan forward Alyssa Crockett during the first half of the Bruins’ 86-70 win over Michigan on Wednesday at Pauley Pavilion. “I thought Londynn was excellent in terms of her ability to stretch the zone,” UCLA coach Cori Close said, “and we finally got her some good teamwork shots with that and I thought she …

UCLA beats Gonzaga in a nail-biter at Intuit Dome
2 weeks ago

UCLA beats Gonzaga in a nail-biter at Intuit Dome

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Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle, top, fouls UCLA forward Eric Dailey Jr. by leaping onto his back and striking his head during the first half Saturday afternoon at Intuit Dome. It looked like the Bruins might be in store for more misfortune when Sebastian Mack fouled Gonzaga’s Ryan Nembhard on a driving layup with 8.1 seconds left, sending Nembhard to the …

RJ Davis rallies North Carolina past No. 18 UCLA 76-74 in CBS Sports Classic
2 weeks, 6 days ago

RJ Davis rallies North Carolina past No. 18 UCLA 76-74 in CBS Sports Classic

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW YORK — RJ Davis made the tying and go-ahead free throws with 13 seconds left, and North Carolina erased a 16-point deficit for a 76-74 victory over No. Seth Trimble added 12 and forced a UCLA turnover that set up the free throws by …

No. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win
4 weeks ago

No. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win

LA Times  

UCLA guard Skyy Clark controls the ball in front of teammate Tyler Bilodeau during the first half of a 57-54 win over Arizona. 24 UCLA with a stunning 57-54 victory inside the Footprint Center after the Bruins finished the game on a 21-5 run and held the Wildcats without a field goal over the final 8:46. It already felt like …

UCLA men have best game of season in rout of Southern Utah
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCLA men have best game of season in rout of Southern Utah

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Only a handful of students showed up for the roll call Tuesday night, Thanksgiving week draining the usual pregame pep inside Pauley Pavilion. UCLA point guard Dylan Andrews collected the opening jump ball with a firm hand slap that could be heard in the upper reaches of the arena. Dominating in every facet, UCLA displayed plenty of life during an …

Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas

LA Times  

It was one of those days where everything went right for the No. 5-ranked UCLA women’s basketball team, who cruised to a 101-52 win over the visiting Arkansas Razorbacks, and at one point led by as many as 51 points. It was Timea Gardiner and Angela Dugalic who set the tone early for the Bruins, as Gardiner’s five three-pointers in …

Tyler Bilodeau stars as slew of transfers lead UCLA to blowout exhibition victory
2 months, 1 week ago

Tyler Bilodeau stars as slew of transfers lead UCLA to blowout exhibition victory

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UCLA guard Tyler Bilodeau calls for the ball during an exhibition win over Cal State L.A. at Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night. “As you can see,” Cronin deadpanned, “Tyler Bilodeau can score.” So can Cronin’s team in a welcome departure from last season, when the Bruins regularly struggled to crack 60 points on the way to a losing record. UCLA …

Bhaghani’s late FG helps UCLA win its opener with a 16-13 victory over Hawaii
4 months, 1 week ago

Bhaghani’s late FG helps UCLA win its opener with a 16-13 victory over Hawaii

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We didn’t really start the first half the way that we wanted to, but I was just glad with the way that they came out in the second half,” UCLA first-year coach DeShaun Foster said. It was about us more than exactly what they were doing …

Bronny James sits as Lakers rout the Bulls in final Summer League game
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bronny James sits as Lakers rout the Bulls in final Summer League game

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Lakers forward Blake Hinson drives to the basket against the Chicago Bulls in an NBA Summer League game on Saturday. Blake Hinson made five of 14 three-pointers and scored 25 points while Quincy Olivari made six of 13 shots from deep and added 20 points to lead the Lakers to a 107-81 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday in …

USC guard Kobe Johnson is transferring to rival UCLA
9 months, 1 week ago

USC guard Kobe Johnson is transferring to rival UCLA

LA Times  

He hit the dagger three-pointer that solidified USC’s first win at Pauley Pavilion since 2021. The 6-foot-6 former team captain ranked second in the Pac-12 in steals with 2.2 per game, which earned him a second consecutive Pac-12 all-defensive team honor, but took a step back offensively as he struggled with his jumper for stretches of the season that resulted …

Kiki Rice’s scoring flurry rallies UCLA past Creighton and into the Sweet 16
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kiki Rice’s scoring flurry rallies UCLA past Creighton and into the Sweet 16

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UCLA guard Kiki Rice dribbles past Creighton guard Kiani Lockett during the second half of the Bruins’ 67-63 victory Monday in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Pauley Pavilion. Once trailing Creighton by 10 points in the third quarter and seemingly out of answers Monday evening, the second-seeded Bruins teetered on the edge of an uncomfortably early exit …

Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Kiki Rice scored 20 points, Gabriela Jaquez added 17 and second-seeded UCLA cruised to an 84-55 victory over California Baptist on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. You just added another elite defender to an elite defensive team, so it was a tough night for us in that way.” Rice hit a pair of …

Dylan Andrews and UCLA can’t conjure any last-second magic in season-ending loss
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Dylan Andrews and UCLA can’t conjure any last-second magic in season-ending loss

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UCLA guard Dylan Andrews shoots over Oregon center N’Faly Dante and guard Jackson Shelstad during the first half of the Bruins’ 68-66 loss Thursday in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals. “It just hurts me right now that it’s over for us,” Andrews said in the locker room after stifling tear-induced sniffles, “but we’re going to get back to the drawing board …

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State
10 months ago

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State

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UCLA forward Adem Bona celebrates with Berke Buyuktuncel and Dylan Andrews after dunking against Arizona State in the first half of the Bruins’ 59-47 win Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. “Just keep playing,” UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic said of the mentality that fueled the comeback after the Bruins trailed by nine points with 9½ minutes left. “I kept telling them, you’ve …

Betts helps No. 9 UCLA rout Oregon 74-55, sending Ducks to 9th straight loss
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Betts helps No. 9 UCLA rout Oregon 74-55, sending Ducks to 9th straight loss

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “She makes winning plays on both sides of the ball so I am proud of how she has led us in that.” Grace VanSlooten had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Oregon, which lost its ninth straight game. They all came in with the …

UCLA's last-second loss to Utah dims their March Madness hopes
10 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA's last-second loss to Utah dims their March Madness hopes

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Utah center Branden Carlson, left, battles for the rebound with UCLA guards Dylan Andrews, right, and Brandon Williams during the Bruins’ 70-69 loss at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. “We’ve got to learn from it, get better, understand why we lost and get going from there and try to win the next one.” Even Cronin can learn from this one, which …

Utah shocks UCLA on last-second basket, ending Bruins’ six-game winning streak
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Utah shocks UCLA on last-second basket, ending Bruins’ six-game winning streak

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UCLA guard Will McClendon reacts after Utah center Branden Carlson scores with less than a second remaining to lift the Utes to a 70-69 victory at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. The ball fell toward Utes big man Branden Carlson, whose putback with 0.2 seconds left pushed Utah into the lead and silenced the crowd inside Pauley Pavilion. After UCLA forward …

UCLA continues its survive-and-dance routine with breathless win over Colorado
10 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA continues its survive-and-dance routine with breathless win over Colorado

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UCLA guard Sebastian Mack controls the ball in front of Colorado center Eddie Lampkin Jr. during the second half of the Bruins’ 64-60 win Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. “At the end of the day,” Cronin said, “we got the job done.” The dramatic ending came after the Bruins lost a double-digit lead only to surge ahead by seven points with …

Gabriela Jaquez has 21 points, 15 rebounds to lead No. 9 UCLA over Arizona 66-58
11 months ago

Gabriela Jaquez has 21 points, 15 rebounds to lead No. 9 UCLA over Arizona 66-58

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Gabriela Jaquez had 21 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, Kiki Rice scored 20 points and No. “Offensive rebounds and turnovers really hurt us,” Arizona coach Adia Barnes said. “We had a lot of turnovers in the third quarter that led to transition baskets and those are daggers.” Lauren Betts returned for UCLA after missing four games …

Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice lead UCLA past Arizona in Lauren Betts’ return
11 months ago

Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice lead UCLA past Arizona in Lauren Betts’ return

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UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez, shown here controlling the ball during a game against Arkansas in December, finished with 21 points and 15 rebounds in the Bruins’ win over Arizona on Friday night. “Offensive rebounds and turnovers really hurt us,” Arizona coach Adia Barnes said. “We had a lot of turnovers in the third quarter that led to transition baskets and …

Complete team effort gives resurgent UCLA a win over Stanford
11 months ago

Complete team effort gives resurgent UCLA a win over Stanford

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UCLA forward Adem Bona is fouled by Stanford forward Spencer Jones in the first half. With celebrated big man Adem Bona on the bench in foul trouble late in a taut game against Stanford on Wednesday night, backups Aday Mara and Kenneth Nwuba took their star turns during the Bruins’ 82-74 victory. Earlier this week, Cronin said the best way …

Dylan Andrews provides spark and shows his value in UCLA’s win over Oregon State
11 months, 1 week ago

Dylan Andrews provides spark and shows his value in UCLA’s win over Oregon State

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UCLA guard Dylan Andrews steals the ball from Oregon State guard Jordan Pope during the second half of the Bruins’ 71-63 victory Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. “So we’re gonna just keep using that to our best ability.” Bona added 18 points and Lazar Stefanovic had 15 to help UCLA win a game in which it allowed the Beavers to shoot …

UCLA can’t protect 19-point lead as upset bid fades in loss to Arizona
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA can’t protect 19-point lead as upset bid fades in loss to Arizona

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UCLA’s Adem Bona drives to the basket after stealing the ball from Arizona’s Oumar Ballo during the first half of the Bruins’ 77-71 loss Saturday. “We had them.” Arizona closed the game on a 37-18 run thanks in large part to taking 23 free throws in the second half compared to UCLA’s 10. “It’s hard to win a game,” Cronin …

An energized UCLA gets back in win column with victory over Washington
11 months, 4 weeks ago

An energized UCLA gets back in win column with victory over Washington

LA Times  

UCLA’s Adem Bona shoots over the Washington defense in the second half of the Bruins’ 73-61 victory Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. “Tonight, we played a lot smarter and we’ve just got to stay together and continue to get through it the best we can,” Cronin said, “and it’s my job to help them.” There were strong bounce-back efforts across the …

UCLA’s dismal season hits a new low in a 46-point loss to Utah
1 year ago

UCLA’s dismal season hits a new low in a 46-point loss to Utah

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UCLA forward Berke Buyuktuncel, left, and Utah guard Gabe Madsen battle for the ball during the first half of the Bruins’ 90-44 loss Thursday. “They’re punch-drunk and you’ve got to fight your way out of it.” Sophomore guard Dylan Andrews scored nine points to lead the Bruins on the way to their fourth consecutive defeat and eighth loss in nine …

UCLA’s three-point shooting deficiencies prove costly in loss to Oregon
1 year ago

UCLA’s three-point shooting deficiencies prove costly in loss to Oregon

LA Times  

UCLA forward Berke Buyuktuncel looks to pass in front of Oregon guard Brennan Rigsby during the first half of the Bruins’ 64-59 loss Saturday. “On a veteran team he’d play about five minutes a game,” Cronin said of Mack, a freshman guard, “but I gotta play him.” The primary shooting culprits were Andrews and Lazar Stefanovic. “First you’ve got to …

Lakers flash their defensive potential in win over Rockets as they get closer to whole
1 year, 1 month ago

Lakers flash their defensive potential in win over Rockets as they get closer to whole

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Lakers vs Suns in the quarterfinal of the NBA In-Season Tournament. “At this point in his career, he’s done everything, so he literally goes out and just tries stuff and sees what works.” More importantly, James’ basket cemented a 26-6 Lakers run over the final seven minutes of the first half en route to …

UCLA has to work harder than planned in rout of Chaminade
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA has to work harder than planned in rout of Chaminade

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Chaminade forward Chris Bready tries to stop UCLA guard Will McClendon from passing the ball as UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic and Chaminade guard Jessiya Villa watch Tuesday in Honolulu. “I’d be disappointed if we didn’t compete; I’d be shocked if they didn’t compete.” UCLA guard Jan Vide grabs a rebound over Chaminade guard Jamir Thomas on Tuesday in Honolulu. “We’re …

UCLA women have 3 with double-doubles, No. 4 Bruins romp to 113-64 win over Bellarmine
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA women have 3 with double-doubles, No. 4 Bruins romp to 113-64 win over Bellarmine

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Gabriela Jaquez had career highs of 30 points and 12 rebounds for her first double-double, Lauren Betts and Charisma Osborne also had double-doubles and No. The Bruins had a dominating 56-24 rebounding advantage Londynn Jones had five 3s and 21 points for UCLA. UCLA scored the first 13 points and with Osborne hitting two 3s in the …

UCLA overcomes a lackluster performance in comeback win over Lafayette
1 year, 2 months ago

UCLA overcomes a lackluster performance in comeback win over Lafayette

LA Times  

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews is fouled by Lafayette guard Devin Hines while driving to the basket during the first half of the Bruins’ 68-50 win Friday at Pauley Pavilion. Trailing Lafayette by seven points four minutes into the second half Friday night, the Bruins were left to contemplate the worst loss of the Cronin era, not to mention the end …

Anthony Davis sits out as short-handed Lakers are routed by Rockets
1 year, 2 months ago

Anthony Davis sits out as short-handed Lakers are routed by Rockets

LA Times  

Even if Anthony Davis wasn’t forced to the Lakers’ bench in a green hoodie and golden baseball cap, the trends say it probably would’ve looked sort of like this in Houston anyways — at least early. The Lakers, the worst first-quarter team in the NBA through their first seven games, weren’t any better Wednesday, another bad start leading to another …

UCLA blows lead, suffers another injury but beats Northwestern to return to Sweet 16
1 year, 9 months ago

UCLA blows lead, suffers another injury but beats Northwestern to return to Sweet 16

LA Times  

UCLA’s Amari Bailey celebrates in the final minute of a 68-63 win over Northwestern in the second round of the NCAA tournament Saturday night. UCLA reveals the secret behind its March Madness surge UCLA didn’t have the easiest of wins against Northwestern in the second round of the NCAA tournament, but the Bruins find ways to power through adversity. An …

Jaquez Jr. leads No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah
1 year, 10 months ago

Jaquez Jr. leads No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. He’s an All-American and a guy that’s going to play in the NBA for 10-12 years, so it’s not a surprise,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said. Jaquez, who was UCLA’s only effective offensive player in …

With LeBron James struggling, Lakers lean on depth and defense to defeat Warriors
1 year, 10 months ago

With LeBron James struggling, Lakers lean on depth and defense to defeat Warriors

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney, right, defends during the first half of the Lakers’ 124-111 win Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. With James struggling and the Golden State Warriors’ defense locked in on Anthony Davis, the Lakers’ depth and defense was more than enough, the Lakers’ cruising to a 124-111 win out of …

Jaylen Clark’s defensive intensity leaves no bone to pick for UCLA teammates
1 year, 11 months ago

Jaylen Clark’s defensive intensity leaves no bone to pick for UCLA teammates

LA Times  

Jaylen Clark is making room for it in his mind. “And then, when it’s on the opposite side, he’s very good at helping and trying to read skip passes and things like that.” Leading the Pac-12 Conference with an average of 2.64 steals going into the seventh-ranked Bruins’ game against Oregon State on Thursday evening at Gill Coliseum, Clark wants …

UCLA leans on defense, rallies past Colorado for its 13th consecutive victory
1 year, 11 months ago

UCLA leans on defense, rallies past Colorado for its 13th consecutive victory

LA Times  

Players on the UCLA bench are fired up Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. An increasingly restless Pauley Pavilion crowd groaned after one UCLA possession ended with three missed three-pointers by David Singleton, part of the Bruins’ game-opening 0-for-15 stretch from beyond the arc. “You’ve just got to keep battling,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, “and regardless of if things go …

Jaylen Clark and UCLA overcome slow start to knock off UC Davis, win eighth straight
2 years ago

Jaylen Clark and UCLA overcome slow start to knock off UC Davis, win eighth straight

LA Times  

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. is congratulated by teammate Jaylen Clark after scoring and getting fouled. “In the real world, you got to show up every day.. You gotta be a professional, you gotta come in to handle your business.” Despite a sluggish start, the Bruins ultimately handled their business, winning 81-54 for their eighth straight victory before the heart …

Another impressive win keeps UCLA streaking: Takeaways from the victory over Kentucky
2 years ago

Another impressive win keeps UCLA streaking: Takeaways from the victory over Kentucky

LA Times  

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. holds back UCLA guard David Singleton as he reacts during the first half against Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday in New York. It’s always something UCLA guard Tyger Campbell passes the ball during the first half against Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday in New York. I’m grilling out on …

Emily Bessoir and Londynn Jones lead No. 10 UCLA past Cal State Bakersfield
2 years ago

Emily Bessoir and Londynn Jones lead No. 10 UCLA past Cal State Bakersfield

LA Times  

UCLA forward Emily Bessoir, shown playing against South Carolina on Nov. 29, scored 12 points in the Bruins’ 75-47 win over Cal State Bakersfield on Saturday. “We can’t waste any opportunities,” UCLA coach Cori Close said. We were able to slow them down offensively and staggered them with our zone defense.” UCLA was the highest-ranked opponent that CSU Bakersfield played …

Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA hold off Stanford to win Pac-12 opener
2 years, 1 month ago

Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA hold off Stanford to win Pac-12 opener

LA Times  

Stanford guard Isa Silva and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. compete for possession of the ball during the first half in Palo Alto on Thursday. “Your first road game is your scariest road game, especially with all our freshmen,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, “so I was really happy with the way we started out and we rode that the …

Mick Cronin takes an unforgiving stance after UCLA’s winless Vegas weekend
2 years, 1 month ago

Mick Cronin takes an unforgiving stance after UCLA’s winless Vegas weekend

LA Times  

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell, left, drives into Baylor forward Caleb Lohner during the first half of the Bruins’ 80-75 loss Sunday. “We’re not good enough to play to win this game — either game — defensively,” Cronin said when he finally met with reporters. I’ve known it was coming.” Cronin said it wasn’t just the five freshmen in his rotation …

Clark leads No. 8 UCLA to 76-50 victory over Sacramento St
2 years, 2 months ago

Clark leads No. 8 UCLA to 76-50 victory over Sacramento St

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Jaylen Clark turned in an all-around performance for UCLA in its opener, both good and bad. Clark scored 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had a career-high seven steals in the eighth-ranked Bruins 76-50 victory over Sacramento State. “I was getting my teammates involved with rebounds and assists to get on the break in the first half,” …

Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jaylen Clark put on a show in UCLA’s season-opening win
2 years, 2 months ago

Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jaylen Clark put on a show in UCLA’s season-opening win

LA Times  

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., right, steals the ball from Sacramento State forward Akol Mawein during the first half of the Bruins’ 76-50 season-opening win Monday night at Pauley Pavilion. More than three hours before tipoff of his season opener, Jaime Jaquez Jr. strolled into Pauley Pavilion in a throwback UCLA letterman’s jacket. “For us, he’s got to be an …

UCLA star newcomers add to the Bruins’ most athletic team in recent memory
2 years, 2 months ago

UCLA star newcomers add to the Bruins’ most athletic team in recent memory

LA Times  

UCLA freshman forward Adem Bona dunks during the second half of an exhibition against Concordia at Pauley Pavilion. 8 Bruins’ 93-63 exhibition victory over Concordia at Pauley Pavilion, Bona finished with five blocks, six rebounds and two points in 20 minutes. “He’s got blocks where he’s five feet above the rim,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said. “He’s an elite, elite …

Lakers’ defense a bright spot during winless start. Here’s why it’s working
2 years, 2 months ago

Lakers’ defense a bright spot during winless start. Here’s why it’s working

New York Times  

Amid the Los Angeles Lakers’ winless start and the predictable drama surrounding Russell Westbrook’s play and future, Los Angeles has quietly posted the second-best defensive rating through three games, allowing just 103.4 points per 100 possessions. Having an elite rim protector like Davis behind them allows the Lakers’ guards to take a more aggressive approach against ballhandlers. So I have …

UCLA finds its clutch gene: Four takeaways from victory over No. 15 Washington
2 years, 3 months ago

UCLA finds its clutch gene: Four takeaways from victory over No. 15 Washington

LA Times  

UCLA linebacker JonJon Vaughns is congratulated by teammate Mo Osling III after intercepting a pass Friday night at the Rose Bowl. Here are four takeaways from the game that moved UCLA into a tie with USC atop the Pac-12 standings: R-E-S-P-E-C-T UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was clearly miffed by media reports that had dismissed his team despite its unbeaten start …

UCLA rediscovers its shooting prowess in dominant win over Oregon State
2 years, 10 months ago

UCLA rediscovers its shooting prowess in dominant win over Oregon State

LA Times  

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell drives to the basket past Oregon State forward Maurice Calloo during the second half of the Bruins’ 94-55 win Saturday. “It’s like playing to win being aggressive instead of worrying about losing, outside things you can’t control,” Cronin said after his team shook off its flat showing against Oregon. “Because of his injuries, he hasn’t practiced …

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