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Trio of Bold Predictions Ahead of UCLA's Showdown with Illinois

UCLA needs a big win against Illinois. If some of these hot takes come true, the Bruins could be in good shape. The Bruins have struggled at times this season to find consistency.

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3 Illini Players Who Could End UCLA’s Season

If UCLA were to lose to Illinois, its season could be hanging by a thread. While the season would not technically be over with a loss, it would make it much harder to secure a strong position heading into the NCAA Tournament.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 21

Breakout Freshman Visits Bruins Saturday

UCLA's men's basketball team has had a tough and eventful week, and it doesn't get any easier as the Bruins welcome No. 10 Illinois to town on Saturday.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 21

UCLA Makes Top 8 For Elite 2027 Quarterback

Since taking over as UCLA’s head coach at the start of December, Bob Chesney has quickly established the Bruins as a contender for some of the top prospects

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 21

Why UCLA Starters Project Well Against No. 10 Illini

The Bruins are still searching for a complete, marquee performance. Outside of Tyler Bilodeau and Skyy Clark, UCLA’s scoring has struggled over the last two games against Michigan and Michigan State.

Bruins, No. 10 Illinois Have Common Opponent That Reveals Plenty

The Bruins have just come off of a rough two game stretch in Michigan, suffering blowout losses to the #2 and #15 teams in the nation respectively. That stretch of matches is not even the end of UCLA's troubles as they near March, with one more ranked match coming up against the #10 Illinois Fighting Illini.

College Softball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

UCLA softball roasts Auburn with all-time disrespectful tweet

In a game that was over before it really began, the UCLA softball team delivered a historic beatdown to Auburn, then twisted the knife with one of the most savage social media burns in recent memory.

UCLA Bruins News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

UCLA's Mick Cronin apologized for ejecting his own player after feeling the heat

UCLA coach Mick Cronin has admitted he went a little too far during Tuesday’s game against the Michigan State Spartans.

It's well past time for Cronin to begin treating his players with more respect

Miami (Ohio) gets one step closer to perfect regular season with latest win

Bill Self sounds frustrated with star freshman Darryn Peterson

Video shows Peterson seemingly asking Self to sub him out

Benches clear in Saint Louis-VCU game

NCAA deserves to be under fire for chaos of its own making in CBB

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 20

UCLA Now Has 3 Significant Offensive Weapons

After a rough offensive season in 2025, the Bruins have completely revamped their offense. UCLA’s biggest downfall last season was its lack of weapons on the outside and in the backfield.

TCU Series Brings Top-10 Opportunity for No. 1 UCLA

UCLA wasn't able to make it through its first weekend as the No. 1 team in college baseball unscathed, but it rebounded nicely for a 13-5 midweek win over a solid Tulane squad.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 20

Cronin Calls Out UCLA for Lack of Physicality on Defense

Things have begun to spiral out of control for the UCLA Bruins of late, as they look to be a tier behind some of the top teams in the Big Ten. After turning

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 20

Top 2027 Lineman Schedules UCLA Official Visit

Over the past week, UCLA head coach Bob Chesney and his staff have made significant progress with some of their top targets in the 2027 recruiting class as they continue to schedule official visits (OVs) for the spring.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 20

3 Key Observations from UCLA’s Statement Triumph

The Bruins are rounding into form as the regular season winds down. UCLA manhandled Washington, 82-67, in a decisive fashion. UCLA is now the clear favorite to win the Big Ten.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 20

3 Takeaways From UCLA's Important Win

The Bruins now sit at 16-0 in conference play. It is clear UCLA has what it takes to make a deep tournament run. A decisive win against Washington further proves that point.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 20

How Each UCLA Starter Performed against Washington

UCLA added another dominant win to its résumé with an 82-67 victory over Washington. Compared to past report cards, the Bruins have improved in several areas.

Mick Cronin News / Last Word On Sports / February 20

UCLA’s Mick Cronin Has Lost the Plot

The UCLA Bruins were picked to be among the top six or seven teams in the Big Ten in 2025-26. Sure, they are still in the thick of the NCAA tournament conversation; however, they have far bigger issues at hand.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 19

Everything You Need to Know Before UCLA Hosts Washington

UCLA is looking to extend its Big Ten winning streak to 16 with a win over Washington. Entering this matchup, UCLA has strong odds to pull it off. According to ESPN Analytics, the Bruins have a 96.4% chance of winning.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 19

Bilodeau, Clark Dissect Embarrassing UCLA Loss

Things have gone from bad to worse for the UCLA Bruins, as they fell 82-59 against #15 Michigan State in one of their more embarrassing performances of

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 19

Why UCLA Should Move On From Cronin Before Season Ends

Mick Cronin’s seat has already been flaming after a very lackluster season. While midseason head coaching changes are rare, it is definitely in the cards when you consider how poor Cronin has been recently.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 19

Bruins to Host Elite 2027 Wide Receiver on Official Visit

Over the past few weeks, UCLA head coach Bob Chesney and his staff have made significant progress with some of their top targets in the 2027 recruiting

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 19

Overreactions vs. Reality After UCLA’s Loss to Spartans

Following UCLA's devastating loss to Michigan State, there have been some serious overreactions surrounding UCLA basketball. The Bruins were walked off the floor, 82–59, in an ugly showing .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 19

This UCLA Lineup Battle Gaining Steam After MSU Loss

The Bruins have now suffered two blowout losses in a row, albeit to two highly ranked teams in the country, but something needs to change before March if UCLA wants to get into the March Madness tournament.