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UCLA’s basketball program entered the offseason with a stark reality: after finishing 12th in the nation last year, the Bruins slipped outside the top 25, a fall that has left fans and analysts questioning the trajectory of the team.
After a disappointing season, UCLA looks to leverage returning star Trent Perry and strategic additions to chase an Elite Eight berth in the upcoming NCAA tournament.
UCLA’s basketball program is entering a pivotal season as head coach Mick Cronin begins his eighth year at the helm, a tenure marked by both promise and frustration. A year ago the Bruins entered the campaign as a preseason top‑12 squad but ultimately slipped to an unranked 24‑12 record, leaving fans eager for redemption. The only major contributor returning from that roster is guard Trent Perry, who posted 13 points per game last season while shooting 43 percent from the field, and his role is expected to expand. Cronin has bolstered the squad with several high‑profile transfers, among them Jaylen Petty and Filip Jovic, while guard Donovan Dent struggled to meet expectations after his own move to Westwood. The Big Ten remains the most competitive conference in college basketball, with traditional powerhouses such as Michigan, Illinois, Michigan State, Purdue and Wisconsin all vying for the national title. If the new arrivals click, the Bruins’ best‑case scenario could see them advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament, a goal that has eluded them in recent years.
Twelve courtside seats, dubbed Hollywood Seats, will be priced near $100,000 each and first offered to donors and corporate sponsors, aiming to raise roughly $2 million per season while the program adapts to the name, image and likeness landscape.
UCLA is set to sell 12 exclusive courtside seats, dubbed Hollywood Seats, to donors and corporate sponsors, targeting $2 million in annual revenue while expanding its premium seating portfolio at the Rose Bowl.
A look at how the Betts family’s basketball legacy is shaping UCLA’s recruiting strategy and the potential impact of landing 7‑foot‑3 prospect Dylan Betts.
The Bruins are leveraging the legacy of the Betts family, whose women's team captured a national title, to pursue the 7‑foot‑3 prospect Dylan Betts, a top‑ranked center in the 2028 class.
UCLA’s rebuilding season hinges on the performance of three freshmen, each facing distinct pathways that could shape the program’s future.
Head coach Jerrod Calhoun is shaping a 13‑player transfer squad, drawing on former Utah State standouts and community ties to build a competitive unit for the upcoming season.
UCLA Bruins men's basketball has offered a scholarship to four-star guard Micah Gordon, a standout from Plainfield, New Jersey, whose recruitment could provide a much-needed boost for a program seeking to rebound from recent underperformance.
The Bruins are poised to turn doubt into belief as they chase a breakthrough season under Coach Mick Cronin and key returnees like Tyler Bilodeau.
The Bruins' recent recruiting haul and returning talent have sparked optimism, yet some supporters remain skeptical, urging the program to prove its place among college basketball's elite.
Mid‑season dismissals and coach clashes reveal a volatile environment for both USC and UCLA basketball teams.
UCLA will kick off the 2026‑27 men’s basketball season in Las Vegas against Arizona, a team fresh off a Final Four run, in a game that could define the Bruins’ campaign under coach Mick Cronin.
After a season with Real Madrid in the EuroLeague, Gunars Grindvalds will wear the blue and gold of the UCLA Bruins next year, joining a wave of European talent that includes Sergej Macure and Filip Jovic.
Gunars Grinvalds, an 18‑year‑old forward from Real Madrid, will join UCLA’s basketball program next season, adding professional pedigree and shooting skill to a roster hungry for depth at the stretch‑four position.
An 18‑year‑old Latvian forward who helped Real Madrid win the LigaU title will join UCLA’s freshman class, aiming to fill a key small‑forward role and potentially reshape the Bruins’ lineup.
After a 24‑12 season and a projected 8‑seed placement, UCLA is banking on new additions and a unified approach to break through the West Region bracket.
After a 24‑12 season that fell short of hopes, UCLA is reshaping its roster with new backcourt pieces and a clearer role for Trent Perry, aiming to surpass an 8‑seed projection in the 76‑team March Madness bracket.
Coach Mick Cronin’s Bruins are reshaping their roster after a 24‑12 campaign, blending fresh transfers with the development of emerging stars as they aim to climb the conference rankings.
Coaches gathered in Rancho Palos Verdes to discuss Michigan's historic NCAA victory, the strain of an expanded schedule, travel burdens for former Pac‑12 members, and the urgent need for clearer player compensation guidelines.
With the 2026‑27 season still months away, analysts have released an early power ranking that spotlights the conference’s emerging contenders and key transfers.
The latest CBS Sports Big Ten rankings place Illinois at the summit, with Michigan and Michigan State close behind. The projections highlight returning stars, high‑profile transfers and the challenges each program faces as the 2026‑27 campaign looms.
A look at the top five teams in the upcoming Big Ten season, highlighting key returning players, transfers and coaching storylines.