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Where UCLA's Postseason Hopes Stand Heading Into Regular Season Finale

The UCLA men's basketball team enters its regular-season finale against USC with plenty to prove. The Bruins have scored a few upsets this season, but they're still a firm bubble team as we approach the NCAA Tournament.

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Mick Cronin Believes Defense Helps UCLA Dramatically Improve

The UCLA Bruins haven’t had a very consistent season on the defensive end, but they’ve begun to turn things around of late on that end of the floor. Heading

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Cronin Applauds UCLA's Dailey’s Leadership Ahead of USC Matchup

UCLA Bruins forward Eric Dailey Jr. has grown into a real leader for the team, and it’s paid dividends in their recent hot stretch. The Bruins have won three of their last four games, which include victories over #10 Illinois and #9 Nebraska.

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Season Finale, March Madness Rely on This Change for UCLA

The Bruins have been on a bumpy ride near the end of the season, catching upsets against teams like the Illinois Fighting Illini, but then losing to other weaker squads like Minnesota.

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Predicting Each UCLA Starter’s Stats in USC Rematch

The Bruins are set to face USC for the second time this season, but this time the stakes are much higher. Overall, UCLA played well in the first matchup, winning 81–62 behind several notable performances.

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3 Trojans Who Could Hand UCLA a Loss in The Rematch

UCLA needs to be all gas, no brakes against USC. After taking down Nebraska, UCLA has a chance to capitalize on momentum right before the tournament. This starts with shutting down a USC team that was fairly competitive in the first half of the teams’ previous meeting.

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3 Bold Predictions for UCLA vs. USC Rivalry Matchup

Coming off a 20-point rout of No. 9 Nebraska, these predictions are going to be downright outlandish. UCLA played exceptionally well against Nebraska, with both its offense and defense firing on all cylinders.

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UCLA's Cronin Credits Ball Movement for Recent Hot Streak

The UCLA Bruins have racked up some key wins in recent weeks, and it’s all thanks to their ability to distribute the basketball. After getting blown out

Everything Fans Need to Know Before UCLA vs. Washington

The Bruins are set to face the Washington Huskies in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. The two teams previously met on Feb. 19, when UCLA earned an 82–67 victory .

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3 Things UCLA Must Accomplish vs Washington

UCLA should be able to cruise past Washington without much trouble, but there are still a few boxes that need to be checked if this game is going to be considered a true success.

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The 3 Bruins Who Hold the Keys to the Semifinals

UCLA has one of the most dominant cores in all of college basketball, and this matchup presents an opportunity to show it. The Bruins boast one of the most talented rosters in the country.

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Why Freeny's Impact vs. Nebraska Changed Everything for Bruins

The Bruins notched themselves another massive win this week, taking down #9 Nebraska in dominant fashion by a score of 72-52. In what has been a strange, up-and-down season filled with no shortage of distractions and drama, the Bruins have taken down three top-10 opponents this season (Purdue, Illinois, Nebraska).

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How UCLA's Latest Win Unlocked New Challenge

UCLA faced long odds in a top-10 matchup with No. 9 Nebraska on Tuesday night, yet it pulled off its third top-10 upset at home this season, showing the potential the team has when it plays up to its true capabilities.

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How Early Loss Projects UCLA's March Madness Run

The Bruins will be entering the NCAA Tournament as an underdog and will have to fight their way through every round of the tournament to simply survive.

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How UCLA’s Bench Can Power a Deep Tournament Run

UCLA’s bench has not been the bright spot the Bruins hoped to find this season. For most of the year, the lack of reliable depth has forced the starting five to shoulder a heavy workload.

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The Good, Bad, and Ugly From UCLA's Win vs Nebraska

While UCLA played a strong game against Nebraska, there were still a few negatives worth mentioning. In this edition of “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” we will break down what UCLA did well and highlight two areas the Bruins must improve before the conference tournament begins.