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College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Mick Cronin Secures Commitment from A Pair OF SEC Transfers As UCLA To Looks Climb Big 10 Ladder

Despite the NCAA being in its “dead period”, UCLA head coach Mick Cronin has reportedly secured the commitments of two transfers. In two years in the Big Ten, the UCLA Bruins have yet to enjoy the success that the program had in the Pac-12.

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Watch: Highlights: UCLA center Lauren Betts' All-American 2025-2026 season | Big Ten on NBC

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The Big Ten’s surprise team of 2026 has already been decided

There’s currently a team in the Big Ten that has the ability to shock many people with how they perform in 2026.

Ty Simpson setting himself up for awkward Will Levis-type situation

Fernando Mendoza is unfazed by a concern about his NFL future

Can Indiana football remain a powerhouse without Fernando Mendoza?

Big Ten to earn massive payday for monster March Madness

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 9

Big Ten to earn massive payday for monster March Madness

The rich are getting a whole lot richer. On Thursday, Associated Press reporter Eric Olson detailed the eye-popping financial windfall the Big Ten received from a massive March Madness.

Dusty May, Michigan score major transfer portal win

The 'NCAA men's basketball champs' quiz

Michigan gets huge transfer portal news days after winning national title

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 9

Way-Too-Early Look at UCLA’s Chances To Repeat

The Bruins finished their season in the best way possible by winning a national title as underdogs against the South Carolina Gamecocks, with many of their seniors exiting their careers at UCLA in a bright light.

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UCLA Makes High Hopes Clear for Scooter Jackson

As spring football practices continue for college football programs throughout the country, the UCLA Bruins are on the hunt for playmakers to help drive the team toward a successful season in the Big Ten during Bob Chesney's first year at the helm.

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Why Donovan Dent's Departure Hurts UCLA the Most

It is no secret that UCLA will look very different next season due to the departures of Donovan Dent and Tyler Bilodeau. However, when evaluating each

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Evaluating Who Will Be UCLA’s Best Player in 2026-27

Considering that UCLA lost both Tyler Bilodeau and Donovan Dent this offseason, there will be a new top player for the Bruins next season. While the answer to this question could seem fairly obvious, it is important to evaluate each player who could potentially become UCLA’s best player.

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What UCLA's Offensive Identity Could Look Like in 2026-27

Last season, UCLA's offensive identity evolved several times. What will its identity look like next season? UCLA lost a big chunk of its core, with Tyler Bilodeau, Donovan Dent, and Skyy Clark either running out of eligibility or entering the transfer portal.

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Breaking Down Every UCLA Offseason Departure

It is no mystery that UCLA will have to deal with plenty of offseason departures this season, but how does each one actually affect the Bruins’ transfer portal strategy?

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3 Transfer Portal Stars Who UCLA Must Get

Even though UCLA already has a very loaded core, it would not hurt to add one of the superstar players mentioned below. The Bruins lost two of their biggest players this year due to eligibility.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 8

Way-Too-Early Look at UCLA’s Future March Madness Potential

The Bruins had high expectations going into the 2025-2026 season, and during the regular season, they met those expectations to a certain degree. They did not have the record they expected, but they were able to beat some of the best teams in the nation, including Purdue, Illinois, MSU, and Nebraska.

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UCLA's Chesney Explains Unique Practice Philosophies

Each coach has their own approach and philosophy when it comes to running practices and instilling certain values and principles in the players that make up their program.

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How UCLA Can Emerge From Transfer Portal As Winners

With the transfer portal now in full swing, it is time to look at how UCLA can come out of it as winners. The short answer is to get as many star players as possible.

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Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, and more to appear on Jimmy Kimmel following UCLA Women’s Basketball NCAA title win

The UCLA women’s basketball team is heading to late-night. The NCAA champions will be appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live following their 51-79 win over South Carolina to capture the NCAA championship title.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 7

UCLA Players Who Improved NFL Draft Stock at Pro Day

UCLA held its Pro Day in March. 11, which featured 18 draft-eligible players, some of whom performed better than others. UCLA has plenty of talent, and more often than not, at these Pro Days , players who didn’t produce much during the season end up showing out in a big way.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 7

Hitschler Has His Pick for UCLA's 2026 Defensive Breakout

The UCLA Bruins have begun their first spring practice season under new head coach Bob Chesney, and they have plenty of new defensive additions on the

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What UCLA's Transfer Portal Strategy Should Look Like

With the transfer portal now open, it is time to look at what UCLA must accomplish this offseason to be considered successful. With news that UCLA was able to re-sign Trent Perry and Eric Dailey Jr.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 7

How Jaquez's Stellar Play Led UCLA to National Title

The Bruins won the National Championship against the South Carolina Gamecocks, bringing home their first Division I national title in program history. They overall had a dominant performance and could not have done so without every player, including social media's support , and the help of coach Cori Close , among many other things.

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