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Preview: UCLA’s Showdown vs. Duke in Elite Eight

Here’s everything you need to know before UCLA tips off against 3-seed Duke. UCLA will enter this game as an 11.5-point favorite, but do not let this number fool you, as both teams are coming in with serious momentum.

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Cronin Reflects on Disappointing Round of 32 Loss to UConn

Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins saw their season end in disappointing fashion last week, falling to the UConn Huskies 73-57 in the Round of 32. The Bruins battled through injuries, most notably to Tyler Bilodeau, who missed both of their NCAA Tournament games with a knee injury.

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Which UCLA Starters Need To Get Back on Track

The Bruins have been having a great tournament so far as the one seed in their region, taking care of business in dominant fashion every round thus far, especially in their first two matches against Cal Baptist and Oklahoma State.

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Cori Close, UCLA Players Commend This Season's Sacrifices

Winning at all levels of sports requires sacrifice, especially for college basketball teams throughout March and the NCAA Tournament. As the UCLA women's basketball team prepares for another bout in the Elite Eight on Sunday and a chance to reach its second consecutive Final Four, it is filled with plenty of examples of that.

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One UCLA X-Factor Who Can Beat Duke Tonight

Following the Minnesota game, it is clear that there is one player UCLA has to rely on more than the others. This player is Angela Dugalić , who is UCLA’s third-leading scorer despite coming off the bench.

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Most Important Current Players for Future of UCLA Basketball

UCLA's men's basketball team pushed through a tough season to create momentum at the end, playing its best basketball of the season as it entered the NCAA Tournament.

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Mick Cronin Reveals Plans for Upcoming UCLA Offseason

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin now has his full attention centered on the offseason, and he has his sights set on bringing back some key players from this past season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 28

UCLA Adds Elite 4-Star Linebacker to 2027 Recruiting Class

The Bruins have hit the recruiting trail hard over the last couple of months, with three very talented players now committing to UCLA. UCLA was able to land four-star linebacker Colton McKibben, who is ranked the No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 28

Grading Every UCLA Starter From Sweet 16 Victory

The Bruins would beat No. 4 seeded Minnesota off the back of a few very intresting performances. This was a wild game for UCLA. Although the Bruins earned the win, a few performances were questionable.

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Comparing UCLA To Other No. 1 Seeds in NCAA Tournament

UCLA has made yet another Sweet 16 appearance, and it is one of the favorites to win the national title as the one seed in its region. However, there are four other teams in the same position, one seeds who have also been blowing out their opponents on their way to the second weekend.