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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of UCLA Basketball

The UCLA Bruins have played a very up-and-down season this year. Here is something that they are doing right and things they are doing wrong. There are plenty of things to discuss since the last edition of the article.

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One Gift UCLA Basketball Hoped Santa Brought For Christmas

The Bruins need this gift bad, considering how this season has gone for them latley. It's Christmas, and UCLA has prepared a list with issues only Santa can address.

UCLA Bruins News / SwimSwam / December 24

UCLA Scores Buzzer Beater to Win Men’s NCAA Water Polo Championship

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam The UCLA Bruins upset USC to win their 2nd straight NCAA title in men’s Water Polo following a last second goal in the Championship Game to win 11-10.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 24

Takeaways from Mick Cronin After UCLA Win

The Bruins were able to waltz past the Highlanders 97-65. Here are the primary takeaways from Mick Cronin's press conference following the dominant win.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 24

What UCLA's Stars Said Following the Win Against UCR

The Bruins have really started to find an identity winning 97-65 over UC Riverside. Tyler Bilodeau would play a huge factor in the win, scoring a season high of 34 points.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 24

How UCLA's Players Graded Out Against UC Riverside

UCLA would beat UC Riverside 97-65 off of the back of a few notable Bruins' performances. The Bruins have seemingly found their stride offensively; however, they have plenty of issues in the lineup that must be addressed.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 24

3 Takeaways From UCLA's Win Over UC Riverside

The Bruins would face UC Riverside where they would soundly win 97-65. This was a great game for the Bruins as they have now played three in a row scoring over 90 points, proving Gonzaga was just a minor setback.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 24

Elite 2028 Quarterback Reportedly Interested in UCLA

While new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney's primary recruiting focus is on the upcoming January transfer portal window and the 2027 recruiting cycle, the Bruins

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

UCLA Bruins Men's Basketball Blows Past UC Riverside

The Bruins enter this game as 25-point favorites, and with momentum on their side, let's see if they can take care of business. UCLA enters the matchup at 9–3, with a strong opportunity to move to 10–3.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

Meet UCLA's New Defensive Coordinator Colin Hitschler

The Bruins officially have their defensive coordinator of the Bob Chesney-era, Colin Hitschler. Like the Bruins' new offensive coordinator, Dean Kennedy, Hitschler will also be following Chesney to UCLA.

Skyy Clark News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

Skyy Clark’s Growth Raises Key Question

After a 30-point game against Cal Poly, Skyy Clark has positioned himself as one of the Bruins' premier players. This begs the question: has Skyy Clark taken the next step as a player?

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

Key Bruins Who Must Step Up vs UC Riverside

Here are three Bruins that need to have a good game against, and why. The Bruins are looking to win three straight since falling to Gonzaga on Dec. 13, due to some very notable performances from Bruins players.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

Everything You Need to Know Before UCLA vs UC Riverside

The Bruins are looking to extend their win-streak to three against UC Riverside. This game should easily go the Bruins' way; however, UCLA has proved to be a very shaky team throughout the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

UCLA Making Progress with 2027 Quarterback and Two Sport Star

Now that James Madison has been eliminated from the College Football Playoff, new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney's sole focus turns to the Bruins. One of

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / December 24

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes transfer portal decision for 2026

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College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 22

Why the Betts Sisters Will Lead UCLA to a Championship

After an impressive outing for both of the Betts sisters against Long Beach State, championship aspirations are not far-fetched at all. While Long Beach State is not the best test to see how dynamic these two can be, it still gives us a taste of what could be later in the season.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 22

Dissecting Tyler Bilodeau’s On-Court Impact

Without Tyler Bilodeau, the Bruins would be in huge trouble, as he has proven to be the only real consistent player in a team full of inconsistencies. This season has been a strange one for the Bruins.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 22

Should UCLA Fans Be Worried After Chesney's Loss

The Bob Chesney-led Dukes looked overmatched against Oregon, an expected result, but one that could serve as an early glimpse of what year one might look like for the Bruins.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 22

Takeaways From Bob Chesney's Playoff Appearance

Not the outing that Bruins fans wanted as JMU would lose to Oregon in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. While a win against Oregon would have been nice for the incoming head coach, the loss just means that the Chesney era in Westwood has officially started.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 22

Potential Transfer Portal Defensive Back Targets For UCLA

The 2026 transfer portal window won't officially open for another two weeks, but several players across the country have already announced their intent to enter the portal.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 21

Biggest Takeaways From Mick Cronin's Postgame Press Conference

The Bruins really struggled to get anything going in the first half; however, they would roar back in the second half, scoring 65 points to ultimately win 108-87.

How UCLA's Starters Graded Out vs Long Beach State

UCLA looked really good against Long Beach State, winning 106-44 off of a very balanced performance from the starting lineup. The Bruins are currently on a five-game win streak following the win against Long Beach State.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 21

How UCLA's Graded After Cal Poly Win

After a really rough first half from the Bruins as a team, they were really able to get things going in the second half, where they were able to win 108-87, scoring a season high.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 21

Five-Star 2026 Forward Details UCLA Recruitment

UCLA and head coach Mick Cronin have done a solid job in the 2026 recruiting cycle so far, securing a commitment from three-star center Javonte Floyd. Although Floyd was one of the Bruins' top targets, they have continued pursuing a couple of other prospects.