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UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 20

Welcome to the top 20 UCLA players in history countdown! Over the next several weeks, we’ll be counting down the top 20 UCLA players to ever come through the Bruins program.

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UCLA Basketball’s Projected Starting Five in 2026-27

The Bruins head into the 2026 basketball season with a new roster, and it looks much more promising than last season. While there are no official comments

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 22

Predicting UCLA Basketball's Ceiling in Big Ten in 2026-27

UCLA Basketball enters the 2026 season with a roster that could surprise many people. The only issue is that they happen to play in one of the toughest conferences in the sport.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 21

UCLA Football Lands Visit With 2028 3-Star Wide Receiver

All of the Bruins' focus may be on Cal, but UCLA is not slowing down at all on the recruiting trail. 3-star wide receiver DJ Tubbs announced via X that he will be taking an official game-day visit to UCLA on Oct.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 21

UCLA Basketball Faces Key Question in Pursuit of 4-Star Pemberton

UCLA is in tight competition for one of the top point guards in the 2027 recruiting class. Antonio Pemberton has been officially on the Bruins' radar for only a short period of time, with their initial offer coming in the middle of July.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 21

UCLA Football Position Battle Rankings: Where Everyone Stands

A confirmed depth chart is not quite in the cards yet for UCLA. In the midst of fall camp, there are still plenty of position battles that have continued

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 20

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava Reveals Surprising Truth Ahead of 2026

We’ve been talking this offseason about how Bob Chesney may come in and finally allow Iamaleava to use his legs to hurt opposing defenses. Come to find

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 20

One UCLA Transfer Could Have Much Bigger Role Than Expected

UCLA already has a very talented group of guards in the starting backcourt. Trent Perry and Jaylen Petty could be an incredibly electric duo, no doubt the main offensive threat. However, Petty isn’t the only transfer guard who could make a difference for this team.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 20

Former UCLA Football Top Recruit Is Already Playing Like One

Before spring and fall camps, I didn’t think we would see any freshman see meaningful snaps in a game for the Bruins this season, let alone start one. However, one freshman has been playing like he wants some minutes, and he’s made quite an impression on Bob Chesney.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 19

Every UCLA Player Who Helped Starting Chances at Scrimmage

The UCLA depth chart hasn’t been finalized for a reason. Throughout fall camp, there have been plenty of players to drop and rise in the rankings, and the same can be said during scrimmage season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 19

Breaking Down UCLA Football's Full 2026 Schedule

We’ve been worried that a slow start may derail the Bruins' 2026 college football season. With so many new moving pieces on both sides of the ball, it’s certainly a possibility, but what does their schedule say about what to expect?

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 19

3 UCLA Transfers Who Could Fall Short of Expectations

It’s harsh to say that any of these new Bruins could end up being disappointments, but the reality is that expectations won't be met by some. With over

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 19

Biggest Winners and Losers From UCLA Football's First Scrimmage

UCLA had its first preseason scrimmage this past weekend, and the live action gave us more insight into who’s trending upwards as camp progresses. There were also standouts in the opposite direction, as there are some players on UCLA’s roster who have more work to do before the Bruins visit Cal on Sep.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 18

3 Things We Learned About New UCLA Defense From Camp

We've talked plenty about how this UCLA offense can look next year, but there's also certainly plenty of questions surrounding this Bruins' defense. Many

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 18

Why UCLA Basketball Fans Must Be Patient With Nikola Kusturica

UCLA basketball has not been the same as it once was. In the past three seasons, they’ve failed to make it past the second round of the NCAA Tournament, a stat that is causing plenty of disappointment for Bruins fans every year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 18

Biggest Takeaways From UCLA Football's First Scrimmage

Fall camp is truly in full swing, and scrimmages have begun for the Bruins as the college football season inches closer. Scrimmages have taken place over

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 18

UCLA Football Lands Game-Day Visit From Stellar 4-Star Prospect

It's never too early for Bob Chesney to be looking at his next round of recruits. Chesney and UCLA offered 4-star CB recruit Jordan Hicks back in late

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 17

3 Early Standouts From UCLA Football Fall Camp

UCLA has only been through the early stages of fall camp, but the Bruins have already provided plenty of clues as to where some players may land on the depth chart come Week 1.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / August 13

Will Wade and LSU land UCLA transfer guard Skyy Clark

The LSU Tigers and head men's basketball coach Will Wade have added a veteran piece for the 2026-27 season.

Oklahoma lands former SMU starter thanks to 5-in-5 eligibility lawsuit

Bill Self, Kansas suffer major loss on the recruiting trail as five-star SF decommits

Miami basketball's future is bright thanks to HC Jai Lucas

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Nico Iamaleava News / A to Z Sports / August 13

‘I would want to blow up for him’ – Nico Iamaleava gets candid about Joe Milton at Tennessee

Quarterbacks Nico Iamaleava and Joe Milton were teammates with the Tennessee Vols in 2023. UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava spent the first two seasons of his college career with the Tennessee Vols.

College Basketball News / Fadeaway World / August 13

Skip Bayless Explains Why Russell Westbrook Isn’t A Hall Of Famer

Russell Westbrook’s retirement has sparked widespread celebration of his legendary 18-year NBA career. But Skip Bayless isn’t backing away from his most controversial long-standing opinions.

UCLA Bruins News / EasySportz / August 10

Derek Carr Joins UCLA Football Staff, Beginning New Chapter in College Football

Derek Carr is beginning the next chapter of his football career, and this time he will be standing on the sideline instead of taking the snap. The former NFL quarterback is joining the UCLA Bruins football program as a volunteer special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney, the school announced Monday.

UCLA Bruins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 10

UCLA Hiring Derek Carr In Advisory Role

The UCLA Bruins are hiring former QB Derek Carr as a special advisor to the head coach, according to Adam Schefter. Carr will also assist in game-planning and will work with the quarterback group as well.

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / August 3

Bob Chesney being credited for energy shift for UCLA football

The UCLA Bruins haven't had a double-digit win season on the gridiron since Jim Mora was the head coach way back in 2014. In fact, those Mora days probably look good now for UCLA fans, despite the fact that he went 9-14 in his final two seasons before being fired.

Mario Cristobal, Miami reportedly agree to contract extension

Indiana woefully underrepresented in Joel Klatt's best players list

Four college football teams entering a national championship-or-bust season

Weekly Syllabus: College football training camps open

The 'College football color teams' quiz