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UCLA Basketball May Need Mick Cronin To Change This Habit

If there’s one thing that Mick Cronin and UCLA basketball do well, it’s taking care of the basketball. Looking ahead to the 2026-2027 UCLA basketball season, I asked myself, what has UCLA done well, and what can it improve upon?

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One Assistant Coach Quietly Reshaping This UCLA Team

UCLA football has plenty of new faces in the building this fall. When Bob Chesney accepted the job as head coach after many successful seasons in lower-level college football, he decided to bring many of his talents with him.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 11

This Storyline Makes UCLA's Chesney Most Intriguing College Coach

Bob Chesney is coming to Westwood with high expectations. Sometimes, that pressure to perform is just too much to handle. UCLA fans have a lot to be excited about heading into the 2026 season, and new head coach Bob Chesney plays a major role in bringing that spark back to the Bruins fan base. That’s not for no reason either.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 11

What Early Practices Have Told Us About UCLA's Season

UCLA’s fall camp is in full swing, and there is worry beginning to brew among the UCLA offense, especially in the quarterback department. As more and more reports become available, it seems as if quarterback Nico Iamaleava is having trouble getting started at camp, and it seems as if he’s begun the preseason with a slow start.

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 / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 10

Biggest Overreaction UCLA Football Fans Should Avoid Right Now

The UCLA Bruins are now in the thick of training camp as the anticipation ramps up with Week 1 roughly a month away. Head coach Bob Chesney has made his practices fiery and competitive, a welcome change of pace from previous years as the Bruins look to take a major step forward in Year 1 under this new coaching regime.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 10

Why This UCLA Football Team Feels Different Than Last Year

There is just something different in the air this year regarding UCLA football. A new head coach, a new coaching staff, and new transfer talent. It all makes for exciting times for Bruins fans. When you compare the feeling of expectations and excitement, this is what you get.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 10

UCLA Basketball Could Be Building Its Next Star-Studded Backcourt

It’s never too early to begin looking at future recruiting classes if you’re Mick Cronin. One target in the class of 2027 is looking closely at UCLA, and it could be a major landing for Cronin and the Bruins. Combo guard Jalen Davis from Bremerton, Washington, has grown his relationship with UCLA over the last few months.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 9

How UCLA Rushing Attack Benefits Nico Iamaleava

The Bruins will rely on Nico Iamaleava for a myriad of things this year, from leading the team on and off the field and in the locker room to keeping himself healthy down the stretch of the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 9

This UCLA Football Midseason Matchup Could Be Telling

The Bruins are looking to improve this year, which means they must win more games both out of conference and in conference. That will certainly be no easy task, given some of the games on their schedule, such as Michigan, Oregon, and USC.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 9

Donovan Dent’s UCLA Future Has Become Much More Complicated

Donovan Dent may not be completely done with UCLA basketball. A little over a week ago, Donovan Dent entered the transfer portal with a “Do Not Contact” tag, leading us to believe he would return to college basketball elsewhere.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 9

UCLA May Have Found Next Breakout Player in Fall Camp

Three days into fall camp, and quarterback Nico Iamaleava may have found a potential diamond in the rough in the wide receiver room. The 2026 UCLA roster is riddled with transfers and new faces, and former Florida wide receiver Aidan Mizell is a buzzing talent who could see the field early and often by the beginning of the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 9

5 Important Starters UCLA Football Must Rely On

The UCLA Bruins are establishing a new culture before our very eyes as fall camp is underway. Head coach Bob Chesney enters his first year in Los Angeles looking to make the turnaround almost immediate, though no one is expecting another James Madison coach to turn a Big Ten program into a championship contender.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 8

Nico Iamaleava Reveals Biggest Focus Entering Second Season at UCLA

Nico Iamaleava isn’t looking for a major overhaul heading into his second season with the program in Westwood. Instead, the Bruins quarterback believes

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 7

Why UCLA Fall Camp Crucial for Nico Iamaleava's Development

UCLA has begun fall camp for the 2026 season, and expectations are higher than they have been in a long time. Much of this season's attention will be on first-year head coach Bob Chesney and the plethora of transfers he brought from James Madison.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 7

One Assistant Coach Quietly Reshaping UCLA's Offense

Only 10 programs in college football had a worse offense than the UCLA Bruins last season. There were some fun moments, including interim offensive coordinator Jerry Neuheisel becoming a great story with the upset win over Penn State in the Rose Bowl.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 6

Which UCLA Football Freshmen Are Closest to Starting

The 2026 season for UCLA football is underway, as fall camp has officially started for the Bruins. For UCLA, expectations are higher than they’ve been

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 6

Every UCLA Football Starting Job Up for Grabs This Season

The UCLA Bruins march into fall camp with hope and optimism for the first time in a handful of years, as head coach Bob Chesney has reset the program into a group that could have vast improvement.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 4

Why I'm Buying Hype Around Nico Iamaleava for UCLA Football

A few years ago, the Tennessee Volunteers had a promising young quarterback in Nico Iamaleava, the former 5-star recruit ready to take the reins as the future of Tennessee football.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 4

Cronin's New Roster Presents Excitement for UCLA Basketball

The expectations surrounding UCLA basketball continue to grow this offseason. UCLA makes an appearance on yet another preseason ranking, this time by college basketball Jon Rothstein, coming in at 19th overall.

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.

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Nico Iamaleava News / Yardbarker / July 29

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava shares unique perspective on Big Ten-SEC debate

UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava has seen a lot in his short time as a college football player, and he's been given quite a unique perspective.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

Tennessee HC Josh Heupel stands behind Arion Carter after NCAA suspends LB for preposterous reason

Penn State's Matt Campbell explains how NIL can help a coach find clarity

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham has a bold idea to save college football

Five most interesting transfers in Big Ten for 2026 CFB season

The 'College football color teams' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / Field Level Media / July 10

Top projected 2028 NBA Draft pick officially signs with college team

Serbian star Nikola Kusturica is headed to UCLA after a heated recruitment battle for the versatile forward projected to be among the top picks in the 2028 NBA Draft.