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Why UCLA Could Make the CFP Next Season

UCLA football is entering a new era with the hiring of young and promising head coach Bob Chesney. Chesney spent his last two seasons leading James Madison, where he took over for Curt Cignetti and guided the Dukes to their first-ever College Football Playoff berth.

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UCLA’s Cronin Comments on NIL and Transfer Portal Era

UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin has never been the biggest fan of the current era of college athletics. With NIL and the transfer portal running most of the show these days, college basketball is a much different place. It is worth noting that Cronin is in charge of one of the more lucrative head coaching positions in the entire sport.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / May 17

Michigan standout Aday Mara is skyrocketing up NBA mock drafts

Don't look now, but Michigan Wolverine men's basketball star Aday Mara's draft stock is rising.

Mara turns heads with eye-popping measurements at NBA Draft Combine

Duke standout announces NBA Draft decision

Clippers’ plan for the fifth pick in the NBA draft revealed

Five huge questions after the wild NBA Draft Lottery

The 'NCAA men's basketball champs' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17

Mick Cronin's Subtle Skyy Clark Eligibility Update Says More Than You Think

UCLA's men's basketball roster is taking shape, and it may not include a key player for the 2026-27 season. While no official announcement has been made, it seems that veteran guard Skyy Clark will not be returning to the Bruins as once hoped.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17

UCLA Is Coming for Texas Recruits

When recruiting high school football players across the country, there are certain hotbeds that college programs know have a history of producing great talent.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17

UCLA's Bilodeau Isn't Hiding His Weaknesses Ahead of the NBA Draft

UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau is trying to get himself drafted this summer with what he hopes will be a strong showing at the NBA Draft Combine, and he knows what he has to work on to make that happen. Bilodeau’s ability to score, and shoot the ball from three-point range at a high level are what has gotten him any attention at the combine so far.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17

UCLA Softball Dominates Through Two College World Series Games

The 2026 College Softball World Series is underway, and UCLA is looking to capture its 14th national championship and its first since 2019. The Bruins entered the tournament as a two seed after one of the program's strongest regular seasons in recent memory, finishing with a 45-7 overall record and a 20-4 mark in conference play.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17

3 UCLA Freshmen Who Are Ready to Contribute From Day One

UCLA is past spring practice and heading into summer workouts. Bob Chesney has made a genuine impact on this program in a short amount of time, and while the Bruins may not be a conference contender in year one, making a bowl game is not out of the question.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17

UCLA's Offensive Line Is the Real Recruiting Story

Everybody loves talking about quarterbacks, flashy receivers, and four-star skill players. That is what gets attention on social media. But honestly, the most important thing happening in UCLA Bruins football recruiting right now might be something way less exciting.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 17

UCLA’s Recruiting Surge Feels Bigger Than Just Rankings

For years, UCLA Bruins football recruiting felt predictable. The Bruins would land a few nice players, miss on a bunch of elite Southern California talent, and then watch schools like USC Trojans football, University of Oregon football, and even SEC programs walk into California and take whoever they wanted.