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Taking a Look at UCLA's Incoming 2026 Transfer Class

The Bruins have seemingly struck gold in the transfer portal, here are three players who will make the biggest impact day one. Entering the offseason, the Bruins had holes in every position group, minus a few outlier positions.

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Top 3 Offensive Bruins Heading Into 2026

The Bruins' expectations are sky-high in year one under Bob Chesney; these same expectations can only be met if these players have a great offensive campaign.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 8

Why UCLA Has Been Unable to Meet Hardwood Expectations

The Bruins' struggles from past games has finally caught up to them in their loss to Wisconsin. UCLA would fall to Wisconsin 80-72, in a game where the Bruins were unable to get the lead at any point.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 8

Multiple WRs Provide UCLA Instant Offensive Help

The UCLA staff are on a tear in the transfer portal. After linebacker Ryan McCulloch committed on January 4, the last few days have had a constant revolving door of incoming transfers.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 8

How Each UCLA Starter Performed In Failed Bounce-back Game

UCLA was in need of a bounce-back victory against Wisconsin after their failed comeback attempt against Iowa the game before. However, instead of coming

UCLA Bruins News / NBA Draft on SI / January 7

UCLA's Donovan Dent Is Falling Out of NBA Draft Contention. Why?

The UCLA Bruins had lofty expectations heading into the 2025-26 college basketball season. They found themselves in the preseason AP Top 25, largely due to the arrival of star point guard Donovan Dent.

UCLA Bruins News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 7

Cori Close Details the Leadership Standard Shaping UCLA and Team USA

Despite being in the thick of a regular season, the No. 4-ranked UCLA Bruins women's basketball coach, Cori Close, is taking time out of her busy schedule to make a major impact on Los Angeles' community.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 7

UCLA Lands Star Transfer Portal Wide Receiver

The first few days of the 2026 transfer portal have been a whirlwind for UCLA, as new head coach Bob Chesney and his staff have been working tirelessly

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 7

3 Takeaways from Mick Cronin's Presser

The Bruins would fall to Wisconsin 80-72, and now find themselves at the beginning of a losing streak. This is not a Mick Cronin team, while technically yes, this team has severely lacked the attributes of the great teams Cronin has coached in the past.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 7

Predicting UCLA's Next 5 Matchups

The Bruins had a rough previous five-game stretch, in turn this means these next five games will be intergal to the Bruins season. Lets get right into it.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 7

UCLA’s Biggest Flaw Exposed in Loss to Wisconsin

The Bruins would drop 80-72 to a decent Wisconsin team, that UCLA could have easily beat on a different night. It has been no mystery that this current Bruins team has struggled to get things going this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 7

This was UCLA's Most Impactful Player In Loss to Wisconsin

The Bruins were simply unable to turn things around against Wisconsin, however there was a notable effort worth sharing. After falling 80-72 to Wisconsin it is clear that UCLA's season is starting to fall apart.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 7

UCLA Drops an Ugly Game to Wisconsin

The Bruins would enter this game as a three-point underdog, something UCLA is not used to. Here is how the game broke down. The Bruins would get absolutely thrashed to start the game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 6

3 Bruins Who Need to Step Up Against Wisconsin

UCLA really needs to see their starters start to perform, here are three Bruins who need to the most. After dropping a terrible game to No. 25 Iowa, the Bruins now set their sights on a decent Wisconsin team, which is entering this matchup as a three-point favorite.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 6

2 Need-to-Know Factors Before UCLA Meets Wisconsin

After the Iowa loss, the Bruins need a statement performance against Wisconsin. The Bruins have struggled to get anything substantial going this season, with the loss to Iowa really summing that up.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 6

UCLA Predicted to Land Several Transfer Portal Stars

UCLA and head coach Bob Chesney secured their first commitment of the 2026 college football transfer portal window on Sunday, and the Bruins are making

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 5

Loss to Iowa Generates Brutal UCLA Report Card

The Bruins would lose to No. 25 Iowa in a game that was really must win for the Bruins, here is how the starters performed. UCLA had a lot going for them entering this game, however they were just unable to get things done.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 5

How Both UCLA Teams Altered Seasons This Weekend

UCLA has two big basketball programs that participated in potentially season altering games this weekend, whether in the women's team or the men's team.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 5

UCLA Gets Defensive Commitment From ACC Transfer

It hasn't taken long for UCLA to secure its first commitment from the college football transfer portal since it opened on January 2. They need defensive help, and they have got it via a former ACC edge.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 5

UCLA’s Dent, Bilodeau Explain What Went Wrong in Loss

It was a tough pill to swallow play for the UCLA Bruins, as they fell to the #25 Iowa Hawkeyes by a score of 74-61 to suffer their first loss of Big Ten play despite a valiant comeback effort. The Bruins trailed by as much as 24, and trailed 40-22 at halftime before roaring back to make it a four-point game with just 3:13 remaining.