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UCLA Report Card Includes Fs, As After Win Over PSU

The Bruins were able to beat Penn State in a very convincing fashion. While there were a few hiccups overall, the Bruins played well. Xavier Booker will not be graded because he played just 12 minutes.

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3 Takeaways From Mick Cronin's Presser following UCLA win

The Bruins were able to win their 12th game of the season, beating Penn State 71-60 in a convincing fashion. It could have been more if the Bruins were dealing with a few roster issues, but either way, this performance gives fans hope that UCLA can make a deep run come March.

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Bruins Stun in Latest Report Card Following Minnesota Win

We saw a very underperforming team against Minnesota; however, this was expected as the Gophers this season rank No. 1 in the nation in defense. Still, the Bruins were able to showcase a few standout performances.

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UCLA Extends Offer to Elite 2027 Defensive Lineman

With all the noise that new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney has generated during the 2026 transfer portal, fans are excited to see what he can accomplish on

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Here is What Cori Close Said Following Minnesota Win

The Bruins were able to send a strong message to the league, as they were able to dismantle the No. 1 defense in the country Minnesota, 76-58. UCLA has looked excellent all season, and this performance showed exactly why the Bruins sit among the Big Ten’s elite.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 15

Kicking Specialists Return to UCLA for 2026 Season

All the recent news has been about how hot UCLA is when it comes to the transfer portal. When the season came to an end for the Bruins, over 20 of the current oster hit the portal.

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UCLA Lands Second Defensive Transfer From Ohio State

UCLA fans probably could not have dreamt about how well the transfer portal has gone. The Bruins sit at No.25 in the 247sports Team Rankings, but were as high as No.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 14

UCLA Sends a Message in Win Against Penn State

UCLA would enter this game as the favorites, and they played like it. The Bruins are starting to pick up some really significant momentum heading into the tougher part of their schedule.

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Predicting UCLA's Next 5 Matchups

The Bruins were able to go 5-0 in their last five matchups, going up against some of the league's best. Here is how they might fare in their next five games, along with players they need to keep tabs on.

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Predicting UCLA's Stats Against Minnesota

The Bruins as individuals this season have been nothing short of special. After a 22-point win over No. 25 Nebraska, the Bruins’ starters looked flawless, earning a wave of high marks in the latest performance report card.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 14

3 Bruins Who Need to Step Up vs Penn State

The Bruins are hoping to extend their win streak to two games against Penn State, however, it will take a few significant performances. UCLA has really struggled this season, losing five of their first 16 games.

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Everything You Need to Know Before UCLA vs Minnesota

The Bruins are looking to extend their winning streak to 10 against a decent Minnesota team. Entering this matchup, the Bruins have a 73.5% chance of winning.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 14

What To Watch For In UCLA's Doubleheader

UCLA has a busy night coming up shortly, as both teams will be playing to advance their seasons at relatively the same time, with the women's basketball team starting at eight and men's starting half an hour later.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 13

UCLA Lands Elite Transfer Portal Linebacker

It’s hard to overstate what new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney has accomplished in the transfer portal. When Chesney took over the Bruins, he inherited a roster with several needs and had a lot of work to do to field a competitive Big Ten team in 2026. Since the portal opened on Jan 2, Chesney has brought in nearly 40 new players to the team.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 13

Breaking Down Charlisse Leger-Walker's On-Court Impact

Charlisse Leger-Walker has emerged as one of UCLA’s most important players, and the heart of the No. 3 Bruins. When you think of notable Bruins from this season there are plenty that come to mind.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 13

UCLA Rises in the Newest AP Top 25

After falling to No. 4 in the country, it has been an uphill battle to return to the top three. However, Texas’ loss to No. 12 LSU opened the door, allowing the Bruins to climb back to No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 13

UCLA’s Queen of the Court 1v1 Bracket Unveiled

For the first time ever, the Bruins will go head-to-head in a classic one-on-one tournament presented by Uninterrupted. If you’ve been following the Bruins, you know just how talented this roster is from top to bottom.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 12

UCLA Lands Big Ten Transfer Portal Defensive Lineman

New UCLA head coach Bob Chesney and his staff have done a fantastic job rebuilding the Bruins’ roster during the 2026 college football transfer portal

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 12

3 Takeaways From Cori Close Following Nebraska Win

The No. 4 Bruins would dismantle No. 25 Nebraska 83-61, in a game where the Bruins proved to be the most deep team talent-wise in the nation. If it wasn't already clear the Bruins have proven to be the most dominate team in college basketball.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 12

Grading UCLA's Starters After Thrashing of Nebraska

The Bruins starters sent a clear message to the league that they are the most complete and dominate team in the nation. Every UCLA starter reached double figures, combining for one of the most complete collective performances the Bruins have put together this season.

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Bruins Have Simple Explanation for Defensive Improvement Against Maryland

UCLA basketball has been a bona fide defensive team under head coach Mick Cronin, riding it to compete for conference championships and make deep postseason runs in March.

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Mick Cronin Has Big Dilemma on His Hands

After Skyy Clark went down with injury, a player has emerged as one of the Bruins best players. With Clark currently sidelined, Trent Perry has had to fill in as a starting guard for the Bruins, and has proved to be one of the Bruins' most effective scorers this season.