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College Basketball News / FOX Sports / January 31

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College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 29

3 Biggest Takeaways From Victorious UCLA Press Conference

The Bruins were able to cruise past Oregon 73-57 in a very convincing fashion. UCLA is starting to gain some momentum, especially with how their defense is playing.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 27

Mick Cronin Shares Secret to UCLA’s Improved Defense

The UCLA Bruins have started to turn up the temperature defensively, and it’s been key to their mid-season turnaround. After UCLA was embarrassed on the

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Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time cane you name in six minutes?

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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 26

Why Mick Cronin Applauded Trent Perry Saturday

UCLA guard Trent Perry has stepped up his production on the court in recent weeks, and recently, he’s become a leader vocally as well. Perry has been red hot for the Bruins of late.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 25

3 Takeaways From Mick Cronin's Postgame Brief

Here is what Mick Cronin had to say following UCLA's hard fought win against Northwestern. UCLA would squeak by 71-64 against a struggling Northwestern team.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 24

UCLA Continues to Trend For Elite 2026 Forward

Although UCLA head coach Mick Cronin and his staff’s priority is the 2025-2026 college basketball season as they enter the heart of Big Ten play, the Bruins

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 23

How Booker Reversed Trajectory of Himself, UCLA in Huge Win

After a decent performance versus Purdue, it might be worth asking the question: Was Xavier Booker UCLA's Scapegoat? A scapegoat is someone who is unfairly blamed for others' mistakes in the name of convenience.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 22

UCLA Players Follow Through After Cronin's Challenge

UCLA was going through it entering Tuesday night's home game against No. 4 Purdue. The Bruins had just played five road games in their last seven, returning from the Eastern timezone just two days before one of their biggest games of the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 21

Cronin Offers 3 Important Points After UCLA Denies Purdue

After being questioned as the Bruins' head coach, Mick Cronin was able to lead UCLA to an upset victory against Purdue. It was clear after losing two very close games to Arizona and Gonzaga earlier in this season that UCLA was not going to let an opportunity to make its mark against the nation's elite slip away again.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 21

Why Mick Cronin Has 'Great Respect' For Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn

When Purdue's basketball season started, Purdue senior forward Trey Kaufman-Renn missed the first two games due to a hip injury. After seeing him play up close, UCLA coach Mick Cronin is convinced the Boilermaker star is still battling through some pain.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 21

Mick Cronin Says Matt Painter Among Few Coaches With 'Honor' in College Basketball

Mick Cronin may come off as rough around the edges, but the UCLA coach had plenty of positive things to say about Purdue's Matt Painter following the Bruins 69-67 win over the fourth-ranked Boilermakers on Tuesday night.

College Basketball News / College Sports Only / January 21

UCLA Head Coach Rips Big Ten For Scheduling

Upsetting No. 4 Purdue 69-67 on Tuesday night wasn't enough to put UCLA head coach and noted curmudgeon Mick Cronin in a good mood. After the game, the Bruins' head coach ripped into the Big Ten Conference for scheduling 5 of UCLA's first 7 games on the road and playing Purdue on just two days rest.

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 21

UCLA’s Mick Cronin rips Big Ten for brutal schedule after upsetting Purdue

The UCLA Bruins delivered their most important win of the season Tuesday night, knocking off No. 4 Purdue 69-67 at Pauley Pavilion, but the aftermath quickly shifted from celebration to criticism.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 19

Taking Temperature of Mick Cronin’s Seat After Ohio State Loss

After dropping a rough game to Ohio State, Mick Cronin's seat is starting to warm up. As it stands, the Bruins sit at 12–6 and seventh in the Big Ten. Considering UCLA entered the season ranked 12th nationally, it’s hard to frame this campaign as anything other than a disappointment.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / January 19

Purdue Preview: UCLA On Deck In Big 10 Play

If two schools were ever considered the most intertwined in college basketball lore, Purdue and UCLA would have a strong case. The most decorated head coach in NCAA history, John Wooden, had deep-seated ties to both schools.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 18

Top 3 Takeaways from Mick Cronin's Press Conference

Loss after loss it seems like Mick Cronin's seat is starting to warm up. All eyes were on Mick Cronin following the embarrassing loss to Ohio State, where the Bruins would not lead at any point throughout the game.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 18

How Ohio State Loss Underscores 2 Major Concerns for UCLA

The UCLA men's basketball team has been tough to figure out this season. One day, it's dominating a team that has nobusiness being in the same building, the next, it's turning in a woeful performance when it needs to impress the most.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 18

Cronin Brutally Honest, Takes Blame for Embarrassing Ohio State Loss

The UCLA Bruins continue to stumble in Big 10 play, falling to the Ohio State Buckeyes by a score of 86-74 on Saturday. The Bruins wasted a 30-point performance from Tyler Bilodeau to fall to 12-6 on the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 18

UCLA's Cronin Notes Perry’s Offensive Growth After Career Week

In what has been a strange season for the UCLA Bruins, guard Trent Perry has been a bright spot for Mick Cronin’s team. Perry has been a revelation of

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17

Mick Cronin bluntly calls out who’s to blame for UCLA loss to Ohio State

Mick Cronin knows exactly who to blame for the UCLA Bruins’ ugly 86-74 loss on Saturday to the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 5

Mick Cronin challenges UCLA's toughness ahead of Wisconsin matchup

UCLA coach Mick Cronin was beside himself as he begged his players to show more toughness. Then-No. 25 Iowa ran roughshod over the visiting Bruins in the first half of a 74-61 victory on Saturday -- a game in which UCLA trailed by as many as 24 points.

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / November 4