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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 2

UCLA’s 3 Most Crucial Players for 2025-26 Season

The UCLA Bruins enter the 2025-26 college basketball season as the No. 12 team in the nation, and the stakes couldn't be any higher for Mick Cronin and his squad after an offseason of retooling.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 30

Four-Star Point Guard Includes UCLA in His Top Six

After only using the transfer portal in the 2025 recruiting cycle, UCLA head coach Mick Cronin has made it a point to target multiple high school prospects on the 2026 recruiting trail.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

Analyzing UCLA's Spot on 2025-26 Men's College Basketball Rankings

The 2025-26 college basketball season is officially among us, and the means it's time to analyze where Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins rank among the fray.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

Preseason Prediction Has UCLA Falling Short of Final Four

The 2025-26 men's college basketball season is upon us, and the UCLA Bruins are projected to be one of the teams with the highest ceilings of the year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 26

UCLA Makes Final Two for 2026 Three-Star Prospect

UCLA and head coach Mick Cronin are still awaiting their first commitment of the 2026 cycle, but they've been pursuing multiple prospects in the class One of those recruits is a three-star post prospect, and while the Bruins have yet to offer him officially, he recently named UCLA in his final two schools.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 24

Three UCLA Stars Featured in Top 100 NCAA Rankings

The 2025-26 men's college basketball season is upon us, and the UCLA Bruins are projected to be one of the teams with the highest ceilings of the year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

UCLA Set to Host Four-Star Shooting Guard on Official Visit

While UCLA has yet to land a commit in the 2026 recruiting cycle, that could change soon. On Wednesday, October 22, the Bruins and head coach Mick Cronin are set to host a four-star shooting guard and a top-65 player in the 2026 class on campus for an official visit (OV).

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 16

UCLA Takes Leap in Latest March Madness Projection

Mick Cronin's UCLA Bruins are entering the 2025-26 season with some of the most upside in college basketball, coming in as the No. 12 team on the official Preseason AP Top 25 Poll.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / October 10

UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin’s viral dandruff response to NCAA Tournament expansion

The NCAA is reportedly heading closer to expanding the men’s basketball tournament to 76 teams starting with the 2026-27 season. The move has been met with consistent opposition from fans, coaches and players, with the plan including a 12-game opening round that will be played at two sites.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 10

UCLA Hosts Key 2026 Prospects on Important Visit Weekend

UCLA has yet to sign a prospect in its 2026 recruiting class, but that could change after this weekend. The Bruins are set to host two top 50 prospects on official visits (OVs) ahead of the start of the 2025-2026 season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 8

UCLA Basketball Rises in Final Preseason Top 25

Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins men's basketball squad are one of the most promising teams going into the 2025-26 season. Behind the acquisition of Mountain West Player of the Year Donovan Dent, the Bruins are looking to make a run at the Final Four after bowing out in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 8

UCLA’s Star Guard Recognized in Preseason Conference Awards

Mick Cronin landed one of the most dynamic players he's had in his tenure coaching the UCLA Bruins in New Mexico transfer guard Donovan Dent. Just under a month until the long-anticipated 2025-26 season starts, Dent is already making waves in a newer, bigger conference than he's used to.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / September 28

New UCLA Transfer Continues to Stand Out

The 2025–26 NCAA Division I men’s basketball season is set to tip-off on Nov. 3 and UCLA is bringing in a top-20 transfer class (h/t 247Sports). Can an overlooked newcomer make a significant impact?

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 19

UCLA Unveils 2025-26 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Schedule

The season is a ways away, but there's still a ton of anticipation for the 2025-26 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team. Highlighted by the acquisition of New Mexico transfer guard Donovan Dent, Mick Cronin and his Bruins are projected to be one of the best teams in college basketball.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 29

UCLA Transfers Making Strides in Summer Workouts

Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins headlined the transfer portal by acquiring reigning Mountain West Player of the Year Donovan Dent, but he wasn't the only impactful addition.

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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 29

'Older Wins': UCLA HC Details Approach to Team Building

Team building in college basketball is different nowadays than it was just a few years ago, and yet, UCLA head coach Mick Cronin has one philosophy he's stuck with his entire time in Westwood.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 28

UCLA Claims High Seed in Latest March Madness Projection

Mick Cronin's UCLA Bruins are entering the 2025-26 season with some of the most upside in college basketball. In ESPN's latest Men's Bracketology: 2026 NCAA Tournament Prediction, Joe Lunardi has the Bruins as a 4-seed in the South (Houston) Region of March Madness.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Mick Cronin roasted UCLA’s travel arrangements after loss

UCLA coach Mick Cronin delivered a dose of brutal honesty following the Bruins’ loss in the NCAA Tournament early Sunday. Cronin was asked about next year’s UCLA team following the Bruins’ 67-58 loss to Tennessee in Lexington, Ky.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 17

Mick Cronin goes for win No. 500 as UCLA welcomes Minnesota

UCLA coach Mick Cronin was initially surprised that his 83-year-old father was traveling from the Midwest to see the Bruins host Minnesota on Tuesday night in Big Ten play in Los Angeles.

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / January 15

Mick Cronin, UCLA struggling to focus on hoops amid Los Angeles wildfires

Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins are trying to play a basketball season, but they've got so much more on their mind as the area around their school has been affected by wildfires.

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College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Watch: Mick Cronin ejected after going off on referee during UCLA-Maryland game

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin lost his cool Friday late in the second half of his team’s contest against Maryland at XFINITY Center in College Park, Md.

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