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UCLA underwent a massive roster overhaul under new head football coach Bob Chesney and his staff this offseason, welcoming in 41 transfers and 18 freshmen from the high school recruiting ranks in its 2026 class.

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UCLA Baseball Adds Intriguing Outfielder From Transfer Portal

John Savage and UCLA baseball have now landed their second player in the transfer portal. UCLA baseball was the No. 1 team in the country from the beginning of the season all the way to the start of the postseason.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 24

5 UCLA Players Who Need To Become Household Names in 2026

College football is full of well-known players and superstars who will eventually have the chance to play at the next level, and those players capture fans' attention, making the sport the cultural phenomenon it is.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 24

Three UCLA Players Take Part in Major Offseason Camp

This offseason has been very exciting for UCLA football. After firing former head coach DeShaun Foster three games into last season, UCLA hired former James Madison head coach Bob Chesney.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 23

UCLA Sees 3-Star Star Linebacker Flip to Indiana

UCLA and Bob Chesney could lose their first commitment of the 2027 recruiting class. UCLA football head coach Bob Chesney has rebuilt the program into a top destination spot for high school recruits.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

Projecting UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau's NBA Outlook

We all know that UCLA basketball was a disappointment last season. Being ranked as the No. 12 team in the country in the preseason, to having a 24-12 record on the season, and being ranked outside the top 25.

Sahir West News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

How Sahir West Will Impact UCLA’s Defense

The UCLA Bruins are experiencing optimism around the program for the first time in quite a while, and a big reason is one of their top transfer portal additions.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

Worst-Case Scenario for UCLA Basketball Next Season

Mick Cronin is entering a pivotal year after a disappointing year last season. Cronin last year had the Bruins ranked 12th in the country, but they never reached those heights.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

UCLA Lands Highly Touted Safety From 2029 Recruiting Class

Bob Chesney has transformed UCLA football from a perennial recruiting underdog into a premier destination for top high school talent. Chesney has recruited the 2027 class at an elite level, as the Bruins are ranked 12th by 247Sports.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

3 Bruins Who Will Be 2027 NBA Draft Picks

The NBA Draft is right around the corner, and UCLA could only have one player selected. Senior forward Tyler Bilodeau is projected to be the only UCLA basketball player to be an NBA Draft pick.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 21

UCLA Loses a Third Pitcher to the Transfer Portal

UCLA has now lost three pitchers to the transfer portal. The Bruins were projected to be in the College World Series championship game. Instead, they, just like all of us, are watching North Carolina face off against Oklahoma play in the championship game.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 21

Nico Iamaleava's Path to Proving Doubters Wrong

Nico Iamaleava is in a prime position to take off the “bust” label from him this season. 2023 was a loaded quarterback class, with five stars, including Arch Manning, Dante Moore, and Nico Iamaleava, as well as Jackson Arnold.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 21

UCLA Basketball's Best-Case Scenario for Next Season

UCLA basketball, and more specifically Mick Cronin, enters next season with a lot of pressure on them. After leading the Bruins to the final four in just his second season as the Bruins head coach in 2020, Mick Cronin is now entering his eighth year and has not advanced to the Elite Eight since.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 21

UCLA's Best Chances for Wins Next Season

In his first season as the UCLA football head coach, Bob Chesney will have one of the toughest schedules in Big Ten play. The Bruins face one of the nation’s best in Oregon, a championship favorite, along with playoff hopefuls USC and Michigan.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 20

How UCLA's Promising Offseason Could Go Sideways

Bob Chesney has done a great job rebuilding the Bruins' roster this offseason. Chesney brought in the 25th-ranked transfer class per 247Sports , including running back Wayne Knight and edge rusher Sahir West, both leaders of James Madison's playoff team last season.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 20

UCLA's Biggest Tests on Next Season's Schedule

In his first season as head coach of UCLA football, Bob Chesney will face a difficult schedule as he tries to get the Bruins into a bowl game next season.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 20

UCLA's Chesney Sees Iamaleava Growing Into a Leader

The UCLA football team has had a rough couple of seasons in recent years, struggling to put a competitive product on the field. Last season, the Bruins thought they made moves to field a more competitive team, but it never came to fruition.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 19

Why UCLA Could Still Be Contender in Brady Edmunds Sweepstakes

Since taking over as the head coach at UCLA, Bob Chesney has proven to be one of the best recruiters in college football. Now, the 2026 recruiting class isn't highly ranked.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 19

3 Differences UCLA Football Fans Will Notice on Defense

The UCLA defense has struggled on the football field over recent seasons. In 2025, the Bruins allowed 33.4 points per game -- their most since a 4-8 season in 2019.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 19

Top UCLA Football Commit Shuts Down Recruitment

UCLA has officially landed its top recruit in the 2027 class. After recently earning a fifth star in his recruiting ranking from 247Sports, athlete JuJu Johnson has shut down his recruitment, reaffirming his commitment to the Bruins.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 18

How Former JMU Stars Will Make Major Impact for UCLA

Bob Chesney and UCLA football have done a great job this offseason, quickly rebuilding the roster for the upcoming 2026 college football campaign. UCLA finished last year with a disappointing 3-9 record, all while letting go of their former head coach, DeShaun Foster, after starting the year 0-3.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 18

3 Underrated UCLA Football Defenders Entering 2026 Season

UCLA's defense has struggled over recent seasons, but that doesn't mean it's deprived of legitimate college football talent. The Bruins have some good players on the roster, and many young players are starting to generate buzz for the program's future.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 18

UCLA Football Early Suitor for Intriguing 2029 Safety

Bob Chesney has yet to coach a game for UCLA. Still, he has become one of the best recruiters in college football. Since Bob Chesney became the head coach of UCLA football, he has turned the program into a destination for high school recruits.

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / May 28

UCLA losing speedy QB Karson Gordon to transfer portal via loophole

The transfer portal has been closed since January. So how was quarterback Karson Gordon able to enter the portal on Thursday?

UCLA QB uses loophole to enter transfer portal

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Former Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara set himself apart from the rest of the 2026 NBA Draft class on Monday with stunning measurables at the scouting combine.

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