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Why Next Season Could Be Cronin's Last at UCLA

Next season could mean a lot more for <a href="/college_basketball/players/mick_cronin/910217">Mick Cronin</a> than most people think. Even though UCLA advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament this season, it is apparent that the program is not finding the level of success it once had.

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Why Dailey Will Be UCLA's Best Player Next Season

With plenty of departures expected for UCLA this offseason, there is one player the Bruins cannot afford to lose. As you read in the title of this article, Eric Dailey Jr .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 26

Expectations for UCLA's Guard Room Next Season

If there is one position group to be a little nervous about for UCLA in 2026-27, it will be the guard room. UCLA will lose star Donovan Dent and potentially Skyy Clark if he is unable to earn a fifth year of eligibility.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 26

How UCLA Can Pick Its Momentum Right Back Up

The Bruins have had a great March Madness tournament thus far, as they not only made the big dance as a one seed but also blew past their first two rounds of play against 16-seed Cal Baptist and 8-seed Oklahoma State.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 26

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.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 26

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 25

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