Following a very successful April 9, it is clear UCLA may need to shift directions with its transfer portal strategy. In today’s episode, we break down UCLA’s moves so far and what the Bruins should look to do next.
UCLA Bruins football is reloaded and ready to begin the next season, but it is important to evaluate exactly where the Bruins could finish. With Bob Chesney and his staff now firmly in Westwood, it is clear UCLA has its sights set on climbing the college football landscape .
When a team gets a new coach, players and coaches from their previous stop will often come along with them as they look to make an impact in a new spot -- whether it's an opportunity to move up a level in the ranks or simply because of their relationship with the coach.
It is clear that UCLA is not messing around when it comes to recruiting elite talent. Most recently, UCLA offered five-star quarterback Donald Tabron II, an elite quarterback out of Michigan who has the potential to change the landscape of UCLA football for years to come.
The Bruins were able to live up to their potential, and after a few scares on the way, win a national title in the March Madness tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks in a game of total domination, befitting of the seniors' final games with UCLA.
If one thing is certain, it is that UCLA has hit the West Coast hard since Bob Chesney was named head coach. That strategy has already paid off. UCLA landed four-star tight end Zac Fares as part of its 2027 recruiting class.
It is no mystery that UCLA will be losing a majority of its roster next season. The next stop for several Bruins is the WNBA draft. Five UCLA players were invited to attend draft night: Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice , Angela Dugalic, Gabriela Jaquez, and Gianna Kneepkens.
There's no sugarcoating it. UCLA's offense was abysmal in 2025, as the Bruins struggled to stay competitive in the Big Ten despite the brief positivity that followed a midseason coaching change.
With the WNBA draft right around the corner, it is common to see high-ranking players invited to attend the event and walk the stage when they are selected.
One of the early highlights of spring practice for UCLA, drawing the most coveted defensive transfers, has been making waves, garnering special attention from the coaching staff.
Following a very successful April 9 and continued movement in the transfer portal, UCLA still has a lot of work to do before it reaches where it needs to be.
UCLA has already hit the portal hard, landing two very strong forwards in Sergej Macura and Filip Jovic. However, there is still plenty UCLA needs to do this offseason.
Following a very successful April 9, UCLA has given a glimpse of what its offseason strategy could look like. With how many departures UCLA had this offseason, it could have been assumed the Bruins would focus on directly filling those voids.
With the draft right around the corner, it is time to evaluate some of the top Bruins who could hear their names called in a few weeks. This is not the most talented UCLA draft class we have seen in recent years.
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.
There’s currently a team in the Big Ten that has the ability to shock many people with how they perform in 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
After a statement win against the South Carolina Gamecocks, the UCLA Bruins are getting attention, and it’s not just for their silverware. Following their dominant performances, analyst Rachel A.
For the first time in program history, the UCLA Bruins have won a women's national basketball championship.
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