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Three Storylines That Influenced UCLA Men's Basketball Season

An up-and-down season filled with injuries and inconsistencies for the UCLA men's basketball team ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a loss to No.

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Evaluating Tyler Bilodeau's 2025-2026 Season With UCLA

It was clear that UCLA was absolutely lost without its best player against UConn. Early in the Big Ten Tournament, Tyler Bilodeau went down with a knee injury that kept him out of both NCAA Tournament games as well as the Big Ten semifinal against Purdue.

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3 Biggest Transfer Portal Targets for UCLA

Following a heartbreaking end to the 2025-26 season, UCLA will now look to the transfer portal to fill several roster holes. UCLA’s roster will likely look very different in the 2026-27 season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 25

Lauren Betts Erupts for UCLA in March Madness

The Bruins were the heavy favorite going into their match against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls, as the 1-seed in their region, while the Cowgirls were the 8-seeded team.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 25

How UCLA Women's Basketball Has Fared in Recent Sweet 16s

The No. 1 seed UCLA Bruins have reached the Sweet 16 in the Sacramento 2 Region of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, continuing past the event's first weekend for the fourth straight season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 25

Why UCLA’s 2026–27 Expectations Shouldn’t Be Low

UCLA is expected to completely rebuild its roster this offseason following the departure of several seniors and potential transfers. However, while this notion might be daunting at first, UCLA could actually make some noise in 2026-27.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 24

How UCLA's Offense Disappeared Against UConn

UCLA was eliminated from the 2026 NCAA Tournament with Sunday's loss to UConn in the Round of 32, but the root of the Bruins' ultimate demise was not as expected.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 24

UCLA's Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Starting Lineup Projection

With UCLA’s season finally coming to an end following its second-round loss to UConn, it is time to look toward the future. This is an early projection of what UCLA’s lineup could look like for the 2026-27 season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 24

How UCLA’s Newest Recruit Philon Fits Into Team’s Future

UCLA was knocked out of the tournament, but its future still appears to be in good hands as four-star forward Joe Philon committed to the Bruins on March 21.

What We Learned From UCLA's Win vs. Oklahoma State

UCLA took on Oklahoma State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where the Bruins would win 87-68. While a win is a win, there are always a few things to take away from a game like this.

Skyy Clark News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 24

Skyy Clark UCLA Return Bid Takes Shape

The UCLA Bruins experienced yet another early exit in the NCAA Tournament this year, losing to the UConn Huskies 73-57 in the Round of 32. However, one of their key players from this past season may try to return to the team next season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 24

3 Brutal Mistakes That Ended UCLA’s March Madness Run

There were plenty of things that went wrong in UCLA’s 73-57 loss to UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. However, a few issues stood out more than others.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 24

Social Media Reacts To Odd Second Round Victory

The Bruins were able to breeze past their first round match against the 16 seed Cal Baptist Lancers, and they were looking set for another easy victory in their next match against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 23

Impact UCLA's Bilodeau Could Have Had Against UConn

The Bruins headed into their second round March Madness game against the number two-seeded UConn Huskies as the underdog, being the seven seed in their region and playing without their top scorer, Tyler Bilodeau.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 23

3 Bruins Who Could Leave Program in Transfer Portal

Following UCLA’s heartbreaking 73-57 loss to UConn, it is time to review players who could potentially enter the transfer portal for the Bruins. This is definitely a side of college basketball that no one likes to talk about — players leaving their teams following a March heartbreak.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 23