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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.

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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.

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 24

Why UCLA's Transfer Portal Approach Could Pay Off Big

UCLA underwent a massive roster overhaul under new head football coach Bob Chesney and his staff this offseason, welcoming in 41 transfers and 18 freshmen from the high school recruiting ranks in its 2026 class.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 24

UCLA Baseball Adds Intriguing Outfielder From Transfer Portal

John Savage and UCLA baseball have now landed their second player in the transfer portal. UCLA baseball was the No. 1 team in the country from the beginning of the season all the way to the start of the postseason.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 24

5 UCLA Players Who Need To Become Household Names in 2026

College football is full of well-known players and superstars who will eventually have the chance to play at the next level, and those players capture fans' attention, making the sport the cultural phenomenon it is.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 24

Three UCLA Players Take Part in Major Offseason Camp

This offseason has been very exciting for UCLA football. After firing former head coach DeShaun Foster three games into last season, UCLA hired former James Madison head coach Bob Chesney.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 23

UCLA Sees 3-Star Star Linebacker Flip to Indiana

UCLA and Bob Chesney could lose their first commitment of the 2027 recruiting class. UCLA football head coach Bob Chesney has rebuilt the program into a top destination spot for high school recruits.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 23

UCLA Lands Talented 3-Star 2027 Offensive Tackle

While the Bruins lost a 2027 commit, they have gained another. Bob Chesney has been one of the best high school recruiters in college football for UCLA, even though he hasn't coached his first game yet in the 2026-2027 season.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

Projecting UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau's NBA Outlook

We all know that UCLA basketball was a disappointment last season. Being ranked as the No. 12 team in the country in the preseason, to having a 24-12 record on the season, and being ranked outside the top 25.

Sahir West News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

How Sahir West Will Impact UCLA’s Defense

The UCLA Bruins are experiencing optimism around the program for the first time in quite a while, and a big reason is one of their top transfer portal additions.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

Worst-Case Scenario for UCLA Basketball Next Season

Mick Cronin is entering a pivotal year after a disappointing year last season. Cronin last year had the Bruins ranked 12th in the country, but they never reached those heights.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

UCLA Lands Highly Touted Safety From 2029 Recruiting Class

Bob Chesney has transformed UCLA football from a perennial recruiting underdog into a premier destination for top high school talent. Chesney has recruited the 2027 class at an elite level, as the Bruins are ranked 12th by 247Sports.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

3 Bruins Who Will Be 2027 NBA Draft Picks

The NBA Draft is right around the corner, and UCLA could only have one player selected. Senior forward Tyler Bilodeau is projected to be the only UCLA basketball player to be an NBA Draft pick.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 21

UCLA Loses a Third Pitcher to the Transfer Portal

UCLA has now lost three pitchers to the transfer portal. The Bruins were projected to be in the College World Series championship game. Instead, they, just like all of us, are watching North Carolina face off against Oklahoma play in the championship game.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 21

Nico Iamaleava's Path to Proving Doubters Wrong

Nico Iamaleava is in a prime position to take off the “bust” label from him this season. 2023 was a loaded quarterback class, with five stars, including Arch Manning, Dante Moore, and Nico Iamaleava, as well as Jackson Arnold.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 21

UCLA Basketball's Best-Case Scenario for Next Season

UCLA basketball, and more specifically Mick Cronin, enters next season with a lot of pressure on them. After leading the Bruins to the final four in just his second season as the Bruins head coach in 2020, Mick Cronin is now entering his eighth year and has not advanced to the Elite Eight since.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 21

UCLA's Best Chances for Wins Next Season

In his first season as the UCLA football head coach, Bob Chesney will have one of the toughest schedules in Big Ten play. The Bruins face one of the nation’s best in Oregon, a championship favorite, along with playoff hopefuls USC and Michigan.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 20

How UCLA's Promising Offseason Could Go Sideways

Bob Chesney has done a great job rebuilding the Bruins' roster this offseason. Chesney brought in the 25th-ranked transfer class per 247Sports , including running back Wayne Knight and edge rusher Sahir West, both leaders of James Madison's playoff team last season.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 20

UCLA's Biggest Tests on Next Season's Schedule

In his first season as head coach of UCLA football, Bob Chesney will face a difficult schedule as he tries to get the Bruins into a bowl game next season.