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Mick Cronin

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Bearcats Embrace New Direction Ahead of Bahamas Summer League

The University of Cincinnati’s basketball program is entering a pivotal phase as third‑week summer workouts under new head coach Jerrod Calhoun take shape, emphasizing unity and teamwork while preparing for an August trip to the Bahamas.

Jun 26, 2026

UCLA Basketball Braces for a Make-or-Break Season

After a disappointing season that left UCLA outside the Top 25, Coach Mick Cronin and junior guard Trent Perry must lead a reshaped roster to avoid missing the tournament and secure Cronin's future.

Jun 22, 2026

UCLA Bruins Aim for Elite Eight Under Coach Mick Cronin’s Revamped Roster

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.

Jun 21, 2026

UCLA Eyes Betts Brother as Next Cornerstone

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.

Jun 18, 2026

UCLA Eyes Betts Brother as Next Dominant Center

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.

Jun 18, 2026

UCLA Extends Scholarship Offer to Top Guard Micah Gordon

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.

Jun 14, 2026