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Projected UCLA Starting Lineup & Rotation vs. UCF

UCLA's starting lineup has fluctuated significantly throughout the season, but it seems like the Bruins have struck gold with this one in particular. UCLA will need its best five on the court as much as possible against a very testy UCF team.

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UCLA Players Explain Recent Turnaround Ahead of NCAA Tournament

The UCLA Bruins have seemed to figure things out, and it couldn’t be happening at a better time. The Bruins have won six of their last eight games heading into the NCAA Tournament, where they’ll be the 7th seed in the East Region.

Eric Dailey News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 20

UCLA's Eric Dailey Jr. Has Golden Opportunity In March

The Bruins are a seven seed in the March Madness Tournament, seeking to make a deep run and rival the excellence they had in 2021 when they made the Final Four.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 20

UCLA's Cronin Speaks on Trent Perry’s Unexpected Rise This Season

Trent Perry has been a major bright spot for the UCLA Bruins this season, making an unexpected rise up the team’s depth chart. Perry is in his second season with the team and has become one of their most important players as a sophomore this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 19

When Rivalry Sparks Fly In March, UCLA Soars

The Bruins have had a turbulent season, and one of the biggest turning points came when starter Skyy Clark had to take double-digit games off because of a hamstring injury.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 19

The Wins and Losses That Could Shape UCLA’s Tournament Run

With UCLA now sitting firmly as a No. 7 seed, there are a few wins and losses throughout the season that could determine how far the Bruins can go. In today’s episode, we will take a look at several of UCLA’s wins and losses that could give us a glimpse of what to expect in March .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 19

Taking a Look At Most Memorable UCLA Regular Season Moments

This season has been one of the most exciting — and at times frustrating — seasons UCLA has experienced in quite some time. The Bruins are set to face No.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 19

What the Fallout from a First-Round Heartbreak Looks Like

If UCLA were to fall in the first round against UCF, the fallout from a loss like that could be absolutely catastrophic for the program’s future. The Bruins are one of the most volatile teams in the nation.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 19

UCLA Shouldn’t Be Overlooked During Tournament Play

When filling out your bracket, UCLA might be a team you simply do not know what to do with. Here is UCLA’s official pitch to be a selection in your bracket .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 19

Breaking Down UCLA's Close’s Notable NCAA Tournament Appearances

With UCLA expected to make a deep run in March, it is important to look back at what Cori Close has accomplished with the program over the last 15 years.

UCLA Bruins News / SuperWest Sports / March 19

Streaky UCLA Poised for First-Round Shootout with UCF: Previewing Tournament opener for teams from Big Ten and Big 12

Year two in the Big Ten has produced another NCAA berth for the Bruins. Despite Mick Cronin’s constant complaints about travel in the conference, UCLA is two-for-two, making the tournament each season in the Big Ten.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 18

UCLA's Upset Push Feels Imminent Once Again

The Bruins are in the March Madness tournament again, this year as a seven seed, and their road will be a difficult one to reach the Final Four, but it is more than possible.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 18

This Year's March Madness Is Make-or-Break for UCLA

Behind UConn, UCLA is one of the favorites to win the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. However, the stakes may be even higher for the Bruins. UCLA entered the tournament as the second overall No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 18

The Best (and Worst) March Madness Moments in UCLA History

UCLA is one of the most storied college basketball programs when it comes to March Madness, and the Bruins have a chance to extend that lore as the No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 18

Taking a Look at UCLA WBB’s Recent Tournament Appearances

Since 2023, UCLA has been among the best teams in women’s college basketball. However, the Bruins have yet to capture the national championship that would fully cement their dominance.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 18

UCLA Win Chances: Path to Victory Against UCF

UCLA’s first opponent in the 2026 NCAA Tournament will be No. 10 seed UCF. The Knights finished the season 21–11 and placed seventh in the Big 12, going 9–9 in conference play.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 18

3 Bruins Whose Impact Matters Most in the NCAA Tournament

UCLA will open the NCAA Tournament against Cal Baptist as the Bruins begin their national championship run. The Bruins have worked all season to reach this point, earning a position where they can enter the first round with confidence .

UCLA Bruins News / Swish Appeal / March 17

Is a championship Bruin? Evaluating UCLA’s path back to the Final Four in Phoenix

Last year, the UCLA Bruins reached the Final Four for the first time in program history. This season, expectations have risen as they are now a championship-or-bust team.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 17

UCLA's Cronin Provides Updates on Injured Stars

The UCLA Bruins may have dodged a bullet this week, leading into the NCAA Tournament, regarding injuries to their two best players. The Bruins enter the tournament as the 7 seed in the East Region and will take on the 10th seed UCF Knights on March 20.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 17

The UCLA Rotation Adjustments That Could Define March Madness

UCLA will need all hands on deck if it hopes to make a deep run in March Madness. While that sentiment applies to most teams entering the NCAA Tournament, it may be even more important for a team like UCLA.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 17

Why UCLA Got Screwed During Selection Sunday

UCLA now sits as a No. 7 seed and is set to face UCF on Friday. However, the Bruins’ placement in the bracket may not be the best-case scenario. The East Region is widely considered one of the most competitive sections of this year’s NCAA Tournament .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 17

Thirty and Thriving: UCLA Championship Season That Started Dynasty

In Westwood, the anticipation had been building for a year. In the mid-1960s, NCAA rules barred freshmen from varsity competition, forcing first-year players onto separate teams.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 16

Cronin Shares What He Has Learned About UCLA This Season

The UCLA Bruins have had a strange season, yet they still find themselves with a chance to go on a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. Despite some ups and downs, the Bruins enter the tournament as the 7th seed in the East Region and will square off with the 10th-seeded UCF Knights.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 16

UCLA's Jamerson Holds Conflicting Role Going Into March Madness

The Bruins are now a 7-seed in the March Madness tournament, with their first game of the tournament being against the 10-seed UCF Knights later this week.