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UCLA football is heading into next year as one of the up-and-coming teams in the Big Ten. Bob Chesney came to Westwood after leading James Madison to a Sun Belt championship and an appearance in the College Football Playoff.

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UCLA Women's Basketball Loses Assistant Coach

UCLA women's basketball has just won its first Division I national championship in program history with a 78-51 win. Before their championship win, the Bruins hadn't lost a game since all the way back on November 26th in the Players Era tournament against Texas.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 27

Evaluating the Risk and Reward of UCLA’s Transfer Class

UCLA's use of the transfer portal to improve its football roster this offseason has been well documented. The Bruins have 41 experienced college players joining the team for the 2026 season, among the most in the country.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 27

UCLA Basketball's Biggest Transfer Portal Gamble for 2026

UCLA's men's basketball roster will look pretty different this season after the departures of a few upperclassmen and transfers, but the Bruins have been able to add a few pieces to soften the blow.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 27

UCLA Basketball in Contention for Top-50 Lead Guard

After not signing a high school recruit in the 2025 class, Mick Cronin signed three recruits in the 2026 class. Bruins head coach Mick Cronin was able to bring in forward Joe Philion , who can be a reliable player off the bench.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 27

4-Star UCLA Football Target Sets Commitment Date

Bob Chesney has turned Westwood into one of the top destinations in high school football recruiting. While the Bruins' recruiting class has gradually fallen in the recruiting rankings, it is still one of the better classes in 2027.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 27

UCLA’s Next Elite Local Target Could Fix Major Recruiting Trend

Mick Cronin has recently been more inclined to use the transfer portal to rebuild his roster than to recruit high school players. Since 2024, UCLA basketball head coach Mick Cronin has taken a noticeable turn in his recruitment strategy.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 26

Two Bruins Earn Big Ten Medal of Honor

UCLA sports have had their fair share of ups and downs in the last year. Bruins football and basketball were disappointments as head football coach DeShaun Foster was let go after three games, and UCLA basketball was eliminated in the second weekend of March Madness after entering the year as the 12th-ranked team in the country.

DJ Barksdale News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 26

UCLA Football Top 30 Players: No. 24

Yesterday, we talked about one of the players from the Bruins' new-look secondary. Now we are going to look at another player from the renewed unit. We have all seen the number of players who have come to UCLA, and a good portion of those players have followed Bob Chesney from James Madison.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 26

UCLA Announces Attendees for Big Ten Football Media Days

The Big Ten Conference's annual football media days will take place late next month in Chicago, as the entire conference descends on the Windy City for three days.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 26

2 Coaches Who Hold Key to UCLA Football's 2026 Success

UCLA has an almost entirely new coaching staff leading its football program into 2026. The hiring of head coach Bob Chesney has brought a sudden change in the culture and an uptick in positivity as the offseason progresses.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 25

Why UCLA's Nico Iamaleava Can Vastly Improve Next Season

UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava is expected to improve significantly next season after a miserable 2025 campaign. The Bruins’ signal caller was their big acquisition last offseason, but things didn’t quite go according to plan.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 25

UCLA Produces 4 College Baseball Hall of Fame All-Americans

UCLA's baseball season didn't have the storybook ending the Bruins had hoped for in 2026. The preseason No. 1-ranked team became the first team to hold onto that spot for the entire season but ultimately struggled through the Los Angeles Regional on its home field, falling twice to in-state mid-major Saint Mary's.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 25

UCLA in Running for Talented 2027 4-Star Guard

UCLA football has had a good month of June in recruiting the 2027 high school class. After a great month of May with 11 of the 22 committed players announcing their commitments to UCLA, June was a quieter month with just three players announcing their commitment.