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Recapping UCLA's Major Re-Signing Day

The Bruins had a very successful April 1, re-signing several notable players from last season’s roster. UCLA finished the day by bringing back Eric Freeny, Xavier Booker , and Brandon Williams.

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Top 3 UCLA Impact Players for Final Four vs. Texas

Throughout the postseason, we have seen UCLA’s players be very volatile. Against Texas, however, that cannot be the case. These three players need to play their best.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 2

Key UCLA Rotation Piece Re-Signs for 2026-27 Season

UCLA was able to re-sign several core players on April 1, one of whom was Brandon Williams. Williams was one of the more impactful Bruins throughout the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 2

What Xavier Booker's Return Means for UCLA

UCLA received a significant boost today after re-signing several players from the 2025-26 season. The most notable name among the three — Eric Freeny , Brandon Williams, and Xavier Booker — is Booker himself.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 2

UCLA’s Freeny Makes Major Announcement for 2026-27 Season

Mick Cronin's Bruins will be getting one of their key reserves from this past season back for next year, as guard Eric Freeny is opting to run it back with UCLA next year. Freeny worked his way into Cronin’s circle of trust as a freshman this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 2

3 Centers UCLA Could Target This Offseason

With UCLA’s core beginning to take shape, it is time to look at a position where the Bruins can definitely improve: center. Last season, Tyler Bilodeau and Xavier Booker manned the center position.

UCLA Bruins News / TheSheGotGame / April 1

‘She Understands’: Jordan Chiles Reveals Secret Sauce to No. 4 Ucla’s Success

While Jordan Chiles is the main ingredient behind the UCLA Bruins’ season, decorated with many perfect 10s, it couldn’t have been possible without the secret sauce.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 1

Key Player Obvious To Push UCLA to New Heights

The Bruins have been on fire this season, only losing once and making a push to the Final Four once again under the leadership of Cori Close and Lauren Betts.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 1

UCLA’s Backcourt Might Be Liability Against Texas

With UCLA now entering the Final Four against Texas, it is time to look back at the position group that has made the journey harder than it should be. Outside of Lauren Betts and Angela Dugalić , UCLA has not gotten much production from its backcourt.

College Baseball News / Just Baseball / April 1

Big Ten Series Preview: USC @ UCLA

It’s rivalry weekend in Pasadena as the #12 USC Trojans travel to face off against the #1 UCLA Bruins in a clash of Big Ten heavyweights. The Trojans, led by spectacular pitching on the backs of Mason Edwards and Grant Govel, will look to make a statement.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 1

Mick Cronin Defends Hard-Nosed Coaching Style

If any coach in college basketball could be the poster child of hard-nosed coaching, look no further than UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin. Cronin is one of those coaches who often toes the line between tough coaching and being extremely over-the-top.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 1

Assessing UCLA Ahead of Final Four Showdown vs. Texas

With the Bruins set to face Texas in the Final Four, it is important to provide context for what this UCLA team has accomplished throughout the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 1

Why the Big Ten Is UCLA’s To Lose Next Season

Following what has already been a very successful offseason for UCLA, it is clear the Bruins are in a position to make some noise in the Big Ten. While it is unlikely that UCLA goes 9-0 in conference play next season, the Bruins could definitely turn some heads and even compete for a Big Ten championship if everything goes their way.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 1

Projecting UCLA’s 2026–27 Lineup Before Transfer Portal Opens

With the transfer portal adding more players each and every day, UCLA’s starting lineup could look a lot different come its season opener. In a previous article , we projected UCLA’s lineup for the 2026-27 season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 31

Reliving UCLA’s Historic 2024-2025 Final Four Run

In the past two seasons, success has been very strong in Westwood. With UCLA now set to play Texas in this year’s Final Four, it is a good time to look back on the Bruins’ trek to the Final Four last season.

Trent Perry News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 31

Why UCLA's Perry Has Big Shoes To Fill Next Season

Going into the season, the Bruins were relying heavily on their transfer from the New Mexico Lobos, a guard named Donovan Dent, to lead them into the year and come out with a deep tournament run before he would have to leave again.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 31

UCLA's Mick Cronin Reveals His Final Four Predictions

The UCLA Bruins won’t be participating in the Final Four this season, but head coach Mick Cronin revealed his prediction for the championship round earlier this week. The Bruins were knocked out in the Round of 32 by the UConn Huskies in this year’s tournament, and the Final Four will feature some familiar foes for Cronin.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 31

UCLA’s Best & Worst Case Scenarios for Next Season

If one thing is certain, UCLA has a lot to do this offseason following the departure of several impactful players. In today’s episode, we will talk about the best-case and worst-case scenarios for UCLA entering the 2026-27 season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 31

Issues UCLA Must Fix Before Final Four Rematch vs. Texas

With UCLA set to face off against No. 1-seed Texas in the Final Four, it is time to review some of UCLA’s weaknesses. On the season, UCLA is 35-1, with its only loss coming to Texas back in November.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 31

3 More Transfer Targets UCLA Must Land This Offseason

With the transfer portal continuing to grow, it is time to identify three players who would be great fits for UCLA. We have gone over a few transfers in the past while evaluating how they would fit into UCLA.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 30

What UCLA's Close Said in Her Postgame Press Conference

UCLA toppled 3-seed Duke 70–58 in the Elite Eight, grinding out a win in an otherwise choppy game. This marks back-to-back seasons with UCLA in the Final Four.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 30

Grading Each UCLA Starter’s Performance in Elite Eight

UCLA fought past Duke, 70–58, but it was clear that the Bruins were off individually. This was not a great game for UCLA’s starters. Once again, Angela Dugalic outscored four of the five starters, marking two consecutive games in which she has outscored the majority of the starting lineup.

UCLA Bruins News / TheSheGotGame / March 30

Lauren Betts Sends Clear Warning After Leading UCLA to Final Four

Two years ago, the UCLA Bruins women’s basketball team was labeled as the most prominent program not to make an NCAA Final Four. However, Lauren Betts and the Bruins have stripped that label, driving UCLA to the Final Four with a 70-58 win over the Duke Blue Devils.

Brittney Griner News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 30

UCLA Bruins’ Lauren Betts achieves feat not seen since Brittney Griner in Elite Eight win

Lauren Betts continues to be dominant as one of the top stars in women’s basketball as she delivered an incredible performance in the UCLA Bruins’ victory over the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament on Sunday afternoon.

NFL News / New Baseball Media / March 29

2026 College Baseball Recap: UCLA Wins High-Scoring Game, Bailey Done for 2026

March 28 was a day for the offenses across college baseball. There were many high-scoring affairs, including in Iowa City & Tallahassee. However, while the Seminoles’ offense was hot on the day, arguably their best run producer is done for 2026.