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UCLA's Trent Perry Poised for Breakout Season After Transformation

UCLA returning guard Trent Perry is expected to make a huge leap forward in 2026-27, and he has been working on his body. Freelance sportswriter Aaron Heisen reported that UCLA guard “Trent (Perry) got huge.

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Every QB UCLA Will Face This Season, Ranked From Worst to Best

The 2026 college football season is just seven weeks away, and it will be the first time that UCLA fans will see the new and improved team that new head coach Bob Chesney has built.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 13

A's Select UCLA Third Baseman in MLB Draft Fourth Round

The MLB Draft is underway, and the fourth round has come and gone. The Bruins have now had four players selected. UCLA third baseman Roman Martin was selected in the fourth round with the 111th overall pick by the Athletics.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 13

Why Nikola Kusturica Signing Cronin's Final Prayer at UCLA

It was reported that UCLA signed Serbian wing Nikola Kusturica to an NIL contract worth potentially eight figures to bring him to Westwood. This could be head coach Mick Cronin's final lifeline to keeping his job.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12

UCLA Basketball: Projected Dynamic Lineup Alters Season Ceiling

UCLA basketball is set to return to greatness next season, or at least that's the hope residing in Westwood. The signing of 5-star Serbian Nikola Kusturica is a huge addition to the 2026-27 UCLA roster.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12

3 Bruins Selected as UCLA Dominates Day 1 of MLB Draft

As we all know, UCLA was the number one team in the country throughout the season and won the Big Ten tournament championship. However, due to major injuries to ace pitcher Logan Reddemann and an inconsistent offense, they were the second-ever number one overall team to fail to reach the Super Regionals of the NCAA tournament .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12

UCLA’s Cholowsky Joins Elite Company After Draft Selection

UCLA Bruins shortstop Roch Cholowsky joined a very short list of UCLA Bruins to be chosen with the first pick in the MLB Draft, adding to the program’s

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 11

A Shocking Postseason Collapse Tightens Race For UCLA Star

UCLA baseball could potentially have its second-ever number one overall pick in the upcoming 2026 MLB draft. UCLA was the number one team in the country throughout the season.

UCLA Bruins News / Field Level Media / July 10

Top projected 2028 NBA Draft pick officially signs with college team

Serbian star Nikola Kusturica is headed to UCLA after a heated recruitment battle for the versatile forward projected to be among the top picks in the 2028 NBA Draft.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 9

UCLA's Cholowsky's Star Potential Questioned Ahead of MLB Draft

The MLB Draft is nearing closer and closer, and the UCLA Bruins are expected to be well-represented at the top of the draft. Shortstop Roch Cholowsky remains the favorite to be chosen with the first overall pick.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 9

UCLA Baseball Adds Talented Infielder Through Transfer Portal

UCLA baseball has made another move in the transfer portal this offseason to rebuild the roster for next season. UCLA was the No. 1 team in the nation from the beginning of the year, as they were a betting favorite to win the National Championship.

Lauren Betts News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 9

UCLA's Lauren Betts Takes Home Another Illustrious Honor

The Big Ten Conference has announced its annual Athlete of the Year awards for both men's and women's. Every school in the Big Ten nominates a men's athlete and a women's athlete for the prestigious award.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 8

3 Under-the-Radar Receivers UCLA Fans Must Follow

UCLA’s wide receiver room was a big question mark for Bob Chesney and his staff. This offseason, we have seen Chesney completely rebuild the Bruins' roster, with 45 players coming to UCLA through the transfer portal.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 8

UCLA Schedules Visit With Top Girls High School Recruit

UCLA women's basketball is already recruiting some of the top players in high school basketball. UCLA is coming off its best season in program history, finishing the year with a 28-1 regular season record, then winning the Big Ten Tournament Championship, and then going on to win the program's first national title against South Carolina.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 7

UCLA Football 2026 Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 15

We are now at the halfway point of our list of the top 30 players on the Bruins' football roster entering next season. UCLA has undergone many changes this offseason.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 4

UCLA's Cholowsky Could Have Competition for No. 1 Pick

The 2026 MLB Draft is just around the corner, and Bruins shortstop Roch Cholowsky could potentially not hear his name called first. UCLA was the No. 1 team in the country entering the season and finished the regular season as the top team with a 48-6 record and a 28-2 conference record.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 2

UCLA Flips 4-Star Safety From In-State Foe California

The UCLA Bruins have turned into a destination program. Since Bob Chesney was hired as the Bruins' head coach, he has been one of the best recruiters in college football.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 1

Best UCLA Defensive Football Players Since 2010

UCLA football's defense has fallen on hard times in recent seasons, but its new staff will be doing everything it can to fix it. There are plenty of Bruin success stories from past defenses that can help inspire the next wave to be great, especially looking at the 2010s and the 2020s so far.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 1

UCLA's Roch Cholowsky's MLB Draft Position Remains Steady

The 2026 MLB Draft is right around the corner. UCLA baseball was one of the top teams in the country heading into the season, being named the No. 1 team in the preseason top 25.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 1

Projecting UCLA Women's Basketball Starting Lineup

UCLA women's basketball is coming off one of the greatest seasons in program history. Last year, the Bruins finished with a 37-1 record en route to winning the National Championship in a dominant fashion.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 30

Bob Chesney, UCLA steal elite safety recruit from Bruins' rival

Bob Chesney is trying to build some momentum on the recruiting trail before his first season as head coach of the UCLA Bruins.

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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 30

UCLA Football Top 30 Players: No. 22

Continuing with our list of the top 30 players on the UCLA football roster for the upcoming 2026 college football season, we are going to look at a second defensive lineman.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 29

One UCLA Basketball Player Being Overlooked This Offseason

UCLA's men's basketball team has undergone significant roster turnover this season as it seeks to return to elite status. Much of the attention has been going to the key returners in Xavier Booker, Trent Perry, and Eric Dailey Jr., as well as the four transfer additions.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 29

UCLA Football's Top NFL Prospects by Class

UCLA's football roster is filled with new and returning players as the program enters a new era under a new coaching staff in 2026. Some of them will become superstars, while others will be more defined by how well they perform in their lesser roles.