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Why Missing on Tounde Yessoufou Not Option for UCLA

The Bruins have put together a fairly solid transfer class, but there is still room for improvement. When you look at UCLA’s roster, it is clear the team is still one player away from making real noise.

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Predicting UCLA's Bench For 2026-27 Season

The Bruins were looking to recover their losses in the transfer portal and make up one of the best teams in college basketball, and thus far, it seems that coach Cori Close has done a very good job.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 23

Bob Chesney Stays Focused Amid Early UCLA Praise

The start of the Bob Chesney Era at UCLA has been met with sudden optimism as he attempts to turn the Bruins' football program around. It's been a rough go for the team since it joined the Big Ten three years ago, and the UCLA faithful are eager to get back to winning.

UCLA Flips 4-Star Transfer From Notre Dame

Bob Chesney is beginning to establish a new era of college football in Westwood. UCLA continued its recruiting surge by landing Khalil Terry, a four-star safety ranked No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 23

UCLA Showing Interest in Promising St. John's Transfer

The UCLA Bruins haven’t had much success in the transfer portal so far, but they are trying their luck again, showing interest in St. John’s transfer Joson Sanon. Sanon is a 6-foot-5, 200-pound sophomore who has played at both St.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 23

The Good, Bad, Ugly of UCLA's Transfer Class

The Bruins have had an up-and-down transfer class, to say the least. UCLA has brought in four new players — Filip Jovic, Sergej Macura, Jaylen Petty, and Azavier Robinson.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 23

Breaking Down UCLA's Recent Losses & Additions

UCLA has had a very eventful week, losing out on key targets while also adding to its roster. In this edition, we break down what the Bruins have done in the transfer portal over the past few days and how it impacts their strategy moving forward.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 23

What UCLA’s Pitch to Tounde Yessoufou Might Look Like

In recent days, UCLA has been heavily linked to Tounde Yessoufou — but what does UCLA actually have to offer? The Bruins have already caught the attention of several high-level transfers this offseason.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 22

Every First-Round NFL Draft Pick in UCLA History

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night with the first round. Each prospect dreams of being a top pick, but only 32 get that honor every season. UCLA might not have a potential first-rounder this year, but the Bruins have produced their fair share of them throughout program history.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 22

Deadly Mistake UCLA Cannot Afford To Make This Year

The Bruins had been on a tear going into the March Madness tournament, riding a hot streak that ended with a victory over the highly ranked Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten tournament.

Jordan Chiles News / TheSheGotGame / April 22

Jordan Chiles Shares Emotional Goodbye to UCLA Gymnastics

The end of an era is upon the UCLA Bruins Gymnastics, as Jordan Chiles finished one of the most successful four-year runs in program history. On April 21, Chiles finally took to Instagram to bid adieu to the UCLA Gymnastics team, sharing a message with fans and teammates on Instagram.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 22

Key for UCLA To Keep Offense Afloat Next Season

Following the departures of Donovan Dent and Tyler Bilodeau, it is clear that UCLA’s current roster has a major question to answer. The Bruins lost over 30 points per game between those two players alone.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 22

Understanding Why UCLA Has Not Landed a Center

If one thing is clear, it is that UCLA has not fully addressed the center position this offseason. Last season, UCLA never found a true answer at center.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 22

UCLA Misses Out on Key Transfer Portal Target

The UCLA Bruins are having a tough crack at it in the transfer portal so far this offseason, and they’ve just lost out on yet another portal target earlier this week.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 22

UCLA’s Offseason Plan After Missing Two Major Transfers

As of April 21, UCLA has missed out on two major, program-changing transfers. In recent weeks, the Bruins were heavily linked to both Matt Able and John Blackwell — two guards who could have helped fill the void left by Donovan Dent .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 21

Ranking the Best UCLA Players in NFL History

With the NFL Draft approaching, it is worth looking at UCLA players who have found success at the next level. Program history is often an underrated factor when evaluating prospects.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 21

Updating UCLA's Ceiling for 2026-27 Campaign

With how much UCLA has added this offseason, it is only fair to revisit what next season’s ceiling, floor, and realistic outcome could look like. The bottom line is that UCLA looks like a completely new team.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 21

UCLA 2026 Recruiting Portal Breakdown: Best Additions, Biggest Misses

The Bruins, after one of the best seasons of all time with only one loss and a WNBA draft class for the ages, dove into this offseason's recruiting class headfirst, and they have had much success.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 21

Sammy Omosigho Speaks on Key Importance for UCLA

A new era of UCLA Bruins football has begun in Westwood, and the team has brought in several experienced players who could help raise the ceiling. After going just 3-9 last season and firing former head coach DeShaun Foster mid-season, the Bruins started their search for a new head coach, landing on former James Madison head coach Bob Chesney.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 21

Key Transfers UCLA Wishes It Could Have Landed

The Bruins have put together a strong offseason, but there are still a few players who slipped through the cracks — players UCLA likely wishes it could have landed.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 21

UCLA Losing Ground on Star Transfer John Blackwell

UCLA has been among the top teams in pursuit of John Blackwell in recent weeks. However, momentum now appears to be shifting. Duke has emerged as the likely favorite to land the five-star transfer, putting UCLA in a tougher position as the decision approaches.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 21

Potential Concerns Surrounding UCLA's Transfer Class

With the transfer portal now closed, it is time to evaluate some of the biggest questions surrounding UCLA’s roster. Even though the portal is closed , UCLA can still add players — it simply means no new players can enter.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 20

Why Xavier Booker Is Great Fit for UCLA at Center

Entering this offseason, many expected UCLA to aggressively target the center position. But what if the solution is already on the roster? Xavier Booker did not have the strongest 2025–26 season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 20

3 More Transfers UCLA Should Inquire About

So far, UCLA has added four transfers in this year’s portal. With two roster spots still open, the Bruins have room to make another move. UCLA’s class has been balanced to this point, adding guards Jaylen Petty and Azavier Robinson , along with forwards Sergej Macura and Filip Jovic.