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Three Incoming Freshmen Who Can Boost UCLA's Struggling Defense

Three Incoming Freshmen Who Can Boost UCLA's Struggling Defense

UCLA is past spring practice and heading into summer workouts. Bob Chesney has made a genuine impact on this program in a short amount of time, and while the Bruins may not be a conference contender in year one, making a bowl game is not out of the question.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 18
Why UCLA Could Make the CFP Next Season

Why UCLA Could Make the CFP Next Season

UCLA football is entering a new era with the hiring of young and promising head coach Bob Chesney. Chesney spent his last two seasons leading James Madison, where he took over for Curt Cignetti and guided the Dukes to their first-ever College Football Playoff berth.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 18
UCLA’s Cronin Comments on NIL and Transfer Portal Era

UCLA’s Cronin Comments on NIL and Transfer Portal Era

UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin has never been the biggest fan of the current era of college athletics. With NIL and the transfer portal running most of the show these days, college basketball is a much different place.  It is worth noting that Cronin is in charge of one of the more lucrative head coaching positions in the entire sport.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / May 17
Michigan standout Aday Mara is skyrocketing up NBA mock drafts

Michigan standout Aday Mara is skyrocketing up NBA mock drafts

Don't look now, but Michigan Wolverine men's basketball star Aday Mara's draft stock is rising. 

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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17
Mick Cronin's Subtle Skyy Clark Eligibility Update Says More Than You Think

Mick Cronin's Subtle Skyy Clark Eligibility Update Says More Than You Think

UCLA's men's basketball roster is taking shape, and it may not include a key player for the 2026-27 season. While no official announcement has been made, it seems that veteran guard Skyy Clark will not be returning to the Bruins as once hoped.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17
UCLA Is Coming for Texas Recruits

UCLA Is Coming for Texas Recruits

When recruiting high school football players across the country, there are certain hotbeds that college programs know have a history of producing great talent.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17
UCLA's Bilodeau Isn't Hiding His Weaknesses Ahead of the NBA Draft

UCLA's Bilodeau Isn't Hiding His Weaknesses Ahead of the NBA Draft

UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau is trying to get himself drafted this summer with what he hopes will be a strong showing at the NBA Draft Combine, and he knows what he has to work on to make that happen.  Bilodeau’s ability to score, and shoot the ball from three-point range at a high level are what has gotten him any attention at the combine so far.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17
UCLA Softball Dominates Through Two College World Series Games

UCLA Softball Dominates Through Two College World Series Games

The 2026 College Softball World Series is underway, and UCLA is looking to capture its 14th national championship and its first since 2019. The Bruins entered the tournament as a two seed after one of the program's strongest regular seasons in recent memory, finishing with a 45-7 overall record and a 20-4 mark in conference play.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17
3 UCLA Freshmen Who Are Ready to Contribute From Day One

3 UCLA Freshmen Who Are Ready to Contribute From Day One

UCLA is past spring practice and heading into summer workouts. Bob Chesney has made a genuine impact on this program in a short amount of time, and while the Bruins may not be a conference contender in year one, making a bowl game is not out of the question.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17
UCLA's Offensive Line Is the Real Recruiting Story

UCLA's Offensive Line Is the Real Recruiting Story

Everybody loves talking about quarterbacks, flashy receivers, and four-star skill players. That is what gets attention on social media. But honestly, the most important thing happening in UCLA Bruins football recruiting right now might be something way less exciting.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17
UCLA’s Recruiting Surge Feels Bigger Than Just Rankings

UCLA’s Recruiting Surge Feels Bigger Than Just Rankings

For years, UCLA Bruins football recruiting felt predictable. The Bruins would land a few nice players, miss on a bunch of elite Southern California talent, and then watch schools like USC Trojans football, University of Oregon football, and even SEC programs walk into California and take whoever they wanted.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17
UCLA Football Adds Another 2027 Recruit to the Loaded Secondary

UCLA Football Adds Another 2027 Recruit to the Loaded Secondary

Bob Chesney has done an impressive job rebuilding the UCLA roster for next season while simultaneously constructing one of the stronger recruiting classes in the country for 2027.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 16
UCLA Faces Uphill Battle in Colton Nussmeier Recruitment

UCLA Faces Uphill Battle in Colton Nussmeier Recruitment

The UCLA Bruins continue to take big swings on the recruiting trail as they look for a quarterback to add to an already stellar 2027 recruiting class, and a new name emerged this week in four-star signal-caller Colton Nussmeier.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 16
The Full Prediction for Every UCLA Basketball Home Game in Big Ten Play

The Full Prediction for Every UCLA Basketball Home Game in Big Ten Play

UCLA was one of the more underachieving teams in college basketball last season. After entering the year as the 12th-ranked team in the country, the Bruins never came close to living up to those expectations.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 16
Crystal Ball Gives UCLA Secondary a Potential Boost

Crystal Ball Gives UCLA Secondary a Potential Boost

Bob Chesney has done an impressive job rebuilding the UCLA roster for next season while simultaneously building one of the stronger recruiting classes in the country for 2027.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 16
Don't Sleep on UCLA Softball as a College World Series Favorite

Don't Sleep on UCLA Softball as a College World Series Favorite

UCLA has not been the only program on campus enjoying a successful season. While the baseball team has grabbed headlines, the UCLA softball team is making

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 15
UCLA Football Sees Top Commit Flip Destination

UCLA Football Sees Top Commit Flip Destination

UCLA football has lost its only offensive tackle commitment in the 2027 recruiting class, as Jackson Hill has flipped his pledge from the Bruins to Notre Dame.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 15
UCLA Shortstop Roch Cholowsky Compared to MLB Great

UCLA Shortstop Roch Cholowsky Compared to MLB Great

UCLA is the best team in college baseball this season, and the turnaround has been nothing short of remarkable. Just two seasons ago, the Bruins finished with a 19-33 record.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 15
How UCLA Helping Big Ten Establish National Dominance

How UCLA Helping Big Ten Establish National Dominance

When people talk about the Big Ten becoming a “super conference,” most of the attention goes to football. Everyone talks about Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, or the massive TV deals.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 15
Must-Win Football Games for UCLA in 2026

Must-Win Football Games for UCLA in 2026

The importance of the upcoming college football season for UCLA cannot be understated. It's a new era of Bruins football as they recover from the last two seasons and set higher goals for the future.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 15
Four Bruins Named Semifinalists for Prestigious Baseball Award

Four Bruins Named Semifinalists for Prestigious Baseball Award

UCLA's baseball season took a step back on Thursday night with a loss to Washington, but the No. 1 team in the country still got some good news off the field.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 15
UCLA Suffers Another Major Recruiting Blow

UCLA Suffers Another Major Recruiting Blow

The news did not get any better for Bob Chesney and UCLA football in the days following Jackson Hill's commitment flip to Notre Dame. Linebacker Weston Port has decided to reopen his recruitment and will look for a new program going forward.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 15
What To Expect From Incoming UCLA Basketball Recruits

What To Expect From Incoming UCLA Basketball Recruits

UCLA basketball endured a disappointing season last year. The Bruins entered the year ranked 12th in the country but were inconsistent throughout, as several transfer portal additions failed to meet expectations.

Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / May 12
Aday Mara turns heads with measurements at NBA Draft Combine

Michigan's Aday Mara turns heads with eye-popping measurements at NBA Draft Combine

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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UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / April 30
Bob Chesney and UCLA get huge recruiting win by landing 5-star George Toia

Bob Chesney and UCLA get huge recruiting win by landing 5-star George Toia

The UCLA Bruins have picked up easily the biggest commitment, so far, of the Bob Chesney era. 

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