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The UCLA Bruins have turned into a destination program. Since Bob Chesney was hired as the Bruins' head coach, he has been one of the best recruiters in college football.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 1

Best UCLA Defensive Football Players Since 2010

UCLA football's defense has fallen on hard times in recent seasons, but its new staff will be doing everything it can to fix it. There are plenty of Bruin success stories from past defenses that can help inspire the next wave to be great, especially looking at the 2010s and the 2020s so far.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 1

UCLA's Roch Cholowsky's MLB Draft Position Remains Steady

The 2026 MLB Draft is right around the corner. UCLA baseball was one of the top teams in the country heading into the season, being named the No. 1 team in the preseason top 25.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 1

Projecting UCLA Women's Basketball Starting Lineup

UCLA women's basketball is coming off one of the greatest seasons in program history. Last year, the Bruins finished with a 37-1 record en route to winning the National Championship in a dominant fashion.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 30

Bob Chesney, UCLA steal elite safety recruit from Bruins' rival

Bob Chesney is trying to build some momentum on the recruiting trail before his first season as head coach of the UCLA Bruins.

The 'College football color teams' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 30

UCLA Football Top 30 Players: No. 22

Continuing with our list of the top 30 players on the UCLA football roster for the upcoming 2026 college football season, we are going to look at a second defensive lineman.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 29

One UCLA Basketball Player Being Overlooked This Offseason

UCLA's men's basketball team has undergone significant roster turnover this season as it seeks to return to elite status. Much of the attention has been going to the key returners in Xavier Booker, Trent Perry, and Eric Dailey Jr., as well as the four transfer additions.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 29

UCLA Football's Top NFL Prospects by Class

UCLA's football roster is filled with new and returning players as the program enters a new era under a new coaching staff in 2026. Some of them will become superstars, while others will be more defined by how well they perform in their lesser roles.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 28

Players Who Will Define Mick Cronin's Next Chapter at UCLA

UCLA head men's basketball coach Mick Cronin has been an overall successful college head coach throughout his career, rising from a high school and power conference assistant to head coach at Murray State and Cincinnati, and now entering his eighth year as the boss at UCLA.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 28

3 Overlooked Bruins Who Will Start for UCLA Football

UCLA's starting lineup for the upcoming football season is far from finalized at this point in the offseason, but that hasn't stopped experts from taking their best guesses at what it may look like.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 28

UCLA Footballs Top 10 Players Ratings Revealed

UCLA football is heading into next year as one of the up-and-coming teams in the Big Ten. Bob Chesney came to Westwood after leading James Madison to a Sun Belt championship and an appearance in the College Football Playoff.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 28

UCLA Women's Basketball Loses Assistant Coach

UCLA women's basketball has just won its first Division I national championship in program history with a 78-51 win. Before their championship win, the Bruins hadn't lost a game since all the way back on November 26th in the Players Era tournament against Texas.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 27

Evaluating the Risk and Reward of UCLA’s Transfer Class

UCLA's use of the transfer portal to improve its football roster this offseason has been well documented. The Bruins have 41 experienced college players joining the team for the 2026 season, among the most in the country.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 27

UCLA Basketball's Biggest Transfer Portal Gamble for 2026

UCLA's men's basketball roster will look pretty different this season after the departures of a few upperclassmen and transfers, but the Bruins have been able to add a few pieces to soften the blow.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 27

UCLA Basketball in Contention for Top-50 Lead Guard

After not signing a high school recruit in the 2025 class, Mick Cronin signed three recruits in the 2026 class. Bruins head coach Mick Cronin was able to bring in forward Joe Philion , who can be a reliable player off the bench.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 27

4-Star UCLA Football Target Sets Commitment Date

Bob Chesney has turned Westwood into one of the top destinations in high school football recruiting. While the Bruins' recruiting class has gradually fallen in the recruiting rankings, it is still one of the better classes in 2027.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 26

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.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 25

Why UCLA's Nico Iamaleava Can Vastly Improve Next Season

UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava is expected to improve significantly next season after a miserable 2025 campaign. The Bruins’ signal caller was their big acquisition last offseason, but things didn’t quite go according to plan.

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.