
UCLA Adds Serbian Frontcourt Duo to Plug Early‑Season Gaps
After two consecutive 20‑point losses, UCLA turned to Serbian prospects Filip Jović and Sergej Macura to reinforce a frontline that struggled with rim attempts and put‑back opportunities.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Tyler Bilodeau across Basketball, Hockey.

After two consecutive 20‑point losses, UCLA turned to Serbian prospects Filip Jović and Sergej Macura to reinforce a frontline that struggled with rim attempts and put‑back opportunities.

UCLA's offseason additions of Filip Jović and Sergej Macura bring athleticism, rim shooting and transition threat to a program seeking to improve its interior play.

After a season marred by low rim attempts and defensive vulnerabilities, UCLA secures Filip Jović and Sergej Macura, aiming to transform its interior game and restore competitiveness.

Senior forward Eric Dailey Jr. reflects on his USA Basketball 3x3 experience, his leadership role at UCLA, and the expectations placed on him by coaches and teammates.

UCLA announced the appointment of Max Feldman as general manager, tasked with managing name, image and likeness deals and accelerating the development of prospects such as Nikola Kusturica.

UCLA promotes veteran scout Max Feldman to general manager, aiming to navigate the NIL era, retain top talent like Nikola Kusturica, and adapt to a landscape reshaped by coaching departures and player mobility.

Tyler Bilodeau, a senior forward who transferred from Oregon State to UCLA, was selected 43rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2026 NBA Draft. His college career, marked by a knee injury and standout performances, has sparked optimism for both the Nets and the Bruins’ summer showcase.

The Bruins are entering the 2026‑27 campaign with a core group of experienced returnees, a coaching philosophy centered on fundamentals, and a recent surge in 3‑point shooting that earned national recognition.

After a 24‑12 season that ended in the NCAA Tournament’s second round, the Bruins are being counted on to climb back into the national rankings.

A disappointing campaign has given way to a strategic roster revamp, highlighted by the commitment of Serbian star Nikola Kusturica.

After a disappointing campaign, UCLA is betting on a high‑profile transfer and a deep recruiting class to reshape its fortunes.

With a blend of returning veterans and fresh talent, UCLA aims to address last season’s rebounding woes and fill the playmaking void left by departing star Donovan Dent, setting the stage for a competitive campaign in the Big Ten.
After a promising college career cut short by injury, Joshua Jefferson is embracing a new chapter with the Brooklyn Nets, eager to learn and contribute.

UCLA's men's basketball team is reshaping its frontcourt after key departures, pinning hopes on a quartet of transfer players, with Mississippi State's Sergej Macura emerging as the most uncertain piece of the puzzle.

UCLA adds four transfers for 2026, led by Sergej Macura, a professional‑experienced forward whose limited college scoring raises questions about his role.

Joshua Jefferson was chosen 28th overall by the Brooklyn Nets, marking the first Cyclone draft pick since 2020 and ending a half‑decade without an NBA selection for Iowa State.
Former Tri‑City American goaltender Carey Price was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame this week, a testament to his dominance between the pipes and his lasting impact on the game. His milestone coincides with a series of recent signings and debuts by local talent across multiple sports.
A look at how the Big Ten’s blend of one‑and‑done stars, transfer portal acquisitions and name‑image‑likeness money produced a historic draft class and reshaped college basketball.

UCLA senior Tyler Bilodeau was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a college career that combined on‑court production with academic honor.

Dusty May’s exit leaves Michigan rebuilding through the portal, while UCLA eyes Michigan’s JP Estrella, a 10‑point, 5.4‑rebound junior, to anchor its interior and complement a perimeter‑heavy lineup.

After guiding Michigan to a national title in just two seasons, Dusty May left for the NBA, prompting a wave of portal entries that have caught the attention of UCLA, which is eyeing dominant post player JP Estrella.

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.

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.

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.