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UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 18

We’re continuing on with the countdown of the top 20 Bruins of all time! Taking into account individual accolades, team success, NBA success, and overall

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Which UCLA Football Position Battle Could Trigger Transfer Portal Movement

UCLA fall camp has provided plenty of position battles over the course of the last few weeks. Although Bob Chesney and the Bruins staff have yet to announce

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 23

UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 19

As we inch closer to the beginning of the college basketball season, we’re counting down the top-20 players in UCLA’s storied history. As we mentioned last time , the ranking accounts for statistical and team success most heavily.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 23

3 Things UCLA Must Get Right To Make Bowl Game

If there’s one thing that Bruins fans can be optimistic about, it’s that coming off of a 3-9 season, there’s really no way this season can’t be an improvement.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 23

Why UCLA’s Week 1 Game Could Set Tone for Season

There’s a ton of intrigue for Bob Chesney and the Bruins as UCLA enters its first season under the former James Madison head coach. We’ve looked at UCLA’s season and even predicted the Bruins’ overall record.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 23

This Player Could Be Key to Deep UCLA Tournament Run

We’ve seen and talked about the backcourt for this UCLA team this season. Bringing back Trent Perry and allowing him to play alongside Jaylen Petty should

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 22

Where UCLA Football Can Finish in Big Ten Standings

There’s a lot of promise for Bob Chesney as he enters his first season with the Bruins, but realistic expectations have to be set. We recently projected the Bruins' record based on their schedule, but with that in mind, where will it land them in the conference rankings?

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 22

UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 20

Welcome to the top 20 UCLA players in history countdown! Over the next several weeks, we’ll be counting down the top 20 UCLA players to ever come through the Bruins program.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 22

UCLA Basketball’s Projected Starting Five in 2026-27

The Bruins head into the 2026 basketball season with a new roster, and it looks much more promising than last season. While there are no official comments

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 22

Predicting UCLA Basketball's Ceiling in Big Ten in 2026-27

UCLA Basketball enters the 2026 season with a roster that could surprise many people. The only issue is that they happen to play in one of the toughest conferences in the sport.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 21

UCLA Football Lands Visit With 2028 3-Star Wide Receiver

All of the Bruins' focus may be on Cal, but UCLA is not slowing down at all on the recruiting trail. 3-star wide receiver DJ Tubbs announced via X that he will be taking an official game-day visit to UCLA on Oct.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 21

UCLA Basketball Faces Key Question in Pursuit of 4-Star Pemberton

UCLA is in tight competition for one of the top point guards in the 2027 recruiting class. Antonio Pemberton has been officially on the Bruins' radar for only a short period of time, with their initial offer coming in the middle of July.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 21

UCLA Football Position Battle Rankings: Where Everyone Stands

A confirmed depth chart is not quite in the cards yet for UCLA. In the midst of fall camp, there are still plenty of position battles that have continued

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 20

3 Tactical Changes We Noticed During UCLA Football Camp

UCLA has been fairly limited in what it has allowed the media to see during fall camp this season. Luckily, Bob Chesney gave reporters some insight into tactical changes he’s made during practice and allowed us to get an expectation of where people will be lined up come Week 1.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 20

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava Reveals Surprising Truth Ahead of 2026

We’ve been talking this offseason about how Bob Chesney may come in and finally allow Iamaleava to use his legs to hurt opposing defenses. Come to find

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 20

One UCLA Transfer Could Have Much Bigger Role Than Expected

UCLA already has a very talented group of guards in the starting backcourt. Trent Perry and Jaylen Petty could be an incredibly electric duo, no doubt the main offensive threat. However, Petty isn’t the only transfer guard who could make a difference for this team.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 20

Former UCLA Football Top Recruit Is Already Playing Like One

Before spring and fall camps, I didn’t think we would see any freshman see meaningful snaps in a game for the Bruins this season, let alone start one. However, one freshman has been playing like he wants some minutes, and he’s made quite an impression on Bob Chesney.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 19

Every UCLA Player Who Helped Starting Chances at Scrimmage

The UCLA depth chart hasn’t been finalized for a reason. Throughout fall camp, there have been plenty of players to drop and rise in the rankings, and the same can be said during scrimmage season.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / August 13

Will Wade and LSU land UCLA transfer guard Skyy Clark

The LSU Tigers and head men's basketball coach Will Wade have added a veteran piece for the 2026-27 season.

Oklahoma lands former SMU starter thanks to 5-in-5 eligibility lawsuit

Bill Self, Kansas suffer major loss on the recruiting trail as five-star SF decommits

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Nico Iamaleava News / A to Z Sports / August 13

‘I would want to blow up for him’ – Nico Iamaleava gets candid about Joe Milton at Tennessee

Quarterbacks Nico Iamaleava and Joe Milton were teammates with the Tennessee Vols in 2023. UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava spent the first two seasons of his college career with the Tennessee Vols.

College Basketball News / Fadeaway World / August 13

Skip Bayless Explains Why Russell Westbrook Isn’t A Hall Of Famer

Russell Westbrook’s retirement has sparked widespread celebration of his legendary 18-year NBA career. But Skip Bayless isn’t backing away from his most controversial long-standing opinions.

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 / 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.

Mario Cristobal, Miami reportedly agree to contract extension

Indiana woefully underrepresented in Joel Klatt's best players list

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