3 More Transfers UCLA Should Look Into Soon

Hamad Mousa is a perfect example of a player who could help fill Tyler Bilodeau’s scoring void. Last season at Cal Poly, he averaged 20.4 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 44.3% from the field. He probably won’t put up those exact numbers in the Big Ten, but the scoring ability is clearly there.

With the potential five-in-five rule coming, UCLA could have multiple years to develop Mousa. That matters. He’s already producing at a high level, and with time, he could turn into a legitimate star. This is the type of player UCLA should be pushing hard for.

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Juke Harris is another option. Last season at Wake Forest, he averaged 21.4 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 44.4% from the field, along with 1.3 steals per game. That’s immediate production that UCLA would love to have right about now.

He would instantly become one of UCLA’s top offensive options. And considering he’s coming from the ACC, where he’s already faced high-level competition, the transition shouldn’t be an issue. This is the plug-and-play player UCLA needs right now. His presence would instantly turn UCLA into a contender.

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Then there’s the center position, which still hasn’t been solved. UCLA is basically betting on Xavier Booker to take that next step, but that’s still a risk. Luckily, there is one name to watch: Austin Maurer from Seattle. At seven feet, he gives UCLA something they don’t currently have — true size.

Last season, he averaged 7.2 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 52.2% from the field. The numbers aren’t eye-popping, but that’s not really the point. His size and physical presence alone would help fix a major issue for UCLA. This would be a massive pick-up for UCLA.

The bottom line is UCLA still has real holes to fill with only two roster spots left. If they can land even one of these players, they’ll be in a much better position heading into the 2026-27 season.