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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 15
UCLA’s Biggest Roster Problem Exposed vs Gonzaga
After getting thrashed by Gonzaga, there have been plenty of questions surrounding the team that could prove to be a detriment later on in the season. After the 82–72 loss , much of the criticism has shifted toward Mick Cronin—not necessarily for in-game strategy, but for roster construction.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 14
Mick Cronin gets new contract extension with UCLA basketball through 2030
UCLA basketball has been happy with their progress as a program, and it’s because of the leadership of head coach Mick Cronin. That led the program to give him a new five-year contract worth $4.5 million annually through the 2029-30 season, according to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 12
UCLA HC Mick Cronin gets brutally honest on why players choose certain schools
UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin got brutally honest about why players choose specific schools to represent throughout their collegiate careers. Cronin is going through the 23rd season of his head coaching career, his seventh with the Bruins.
The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz
Can you name the nicknames of every 'Power 4' conference team's nickname in college basketball?
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 7
Top Takeaways from Mick Cronin After UCLA–Oregon
Mick Cronin addressed the media following back-to-back confrence wins on the year. UCLA was able to thrash Oregon 74-63 , in a win that marks a turning point for a squad that had just two games before losing to a struggling Cal team.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 4
UCLA's Mick Cronin’s Message After Beating Washington
UCLA was able to turn things around after losing a really bad game to Cal. Here is what Mick Cronin said after the win. The Bruins came out slow, falling behind 0-8 to start the game.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 26
Mick Cronin Speaks Out After Golden Bears Defeat
The Bruins are now 5-2 to start the 2025 season. It has been no mystery that Mick Cronin has been upset with the overall attitude since the season started.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 20
UCLA Hoops Surges in KenPom Following Sac State Blowout
The No. 19 UCLA Bruins (4-1, 0-0 Big Ten) haven't quite cruised through their early schedule. All four of their wins came with looking themselves in the mirror, especially their latest 79-48 win over Sacramento State, where Mick Cronin benched four of his regular starters.
College Basketball News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / November 19
Former Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Coach 'Feels Bad' About UC Hoops
Mick Cronin made a notable comment about the struggles from UC basketball in recent years during one of his UCLA press conferences this week. The Bearcats have not made the NCAA Tournament since the now Bruins head man left in 2019, and he feels bad about his alma mater struggling.
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19
What Mick Cronin Said After Benching UCLA Starters in Sac State Win
A 79-48 blowout win over Sacramento State on Tuesday didn't come easy. The UCLA Bruins (4-1, 0-0 Big Ten) had to look themselves in the mirror with the help of coach Mick Cronin's benching four of his regular starters.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 15
What Mick Cronin Said After UCLA's Close Loss to Arizona
The No. 15 UCLA Bruins shook off some early season concerns and rose to the occasion against rival No. 5 Arizona in the Intuit Dome for the Hall of Fame Classic, but lost in thrilling fashion, 69-65.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 14
UCLA Hoops Offer Elite 2028 Small Forward
While UCLA head coach Mick Cronin is focused on the 2025-2026 season, he and his staff have remained active on the recruiting trail in recent weeks. The 2026 recruiting class remains the Bruins' priority for now, but the program is also looking ahead to future cycles.
UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / November 4
UCLA HC Mick Cronin trying to get Bruins focused by calling them out
It's not often you hear a college basketball head coach tear into their team after a win to open the season.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 4
UCLA Plummets in KenPom After Narrow EWU Victory
The 2025-26 college basketball season is officially underway and the UCLA Bruins (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) started the season on a pretty sour note. Their narrow 80-74 win over the Big Sky's Eastern Washington Eagles left fans, players and coach Mick Cronin with much to be desired.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 4
UCLA's Dent Shoulders Blame For Bleak Season-Opening Win
The UCLA Bruins may have notched one in the win column defeating Eastern Washington, 80-74, last night, but fans, players and coach Mick Cronin came out of it feeling like a loss.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 4
UCLA’s Mick Cronin wants to ‘fire himself’ after near upset by Eastern Washington
UCLA is now 1-0 on the season. The team is projected as one of the Top 25 teams in the Power Rankings, but the first game of the season was a struggle.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 4
Mick Cronin Rips UCLA Despite Win: ‘Fire Myself’
It took one game for UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin to deliver a classic postgame rant. The Bruins may have won their season-opener against Eastern Washington, but the 80-74 result left far too much to be desired.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 4
3 Bold Observations From UCLA's Concerning Season Opener vs. EWU
The UCLA Bruins (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) may have opened the season with a 80-74 win over Eastern Washington, but the No. 12 team in the nation left far too much to be desired all throughout the game.
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 3
UCLA Bruins vs. Eastern Washington Eagles Game Preview
Mick Cronin and the No. 12 UCLA Bruins officially tip off the highly-anticipated 2025-26 season against the Big Sky's Eastern Washington Eagles. Backed by UCLA's star-studded transfer portal addition of Donovan Dent, the Bruins' ceiling is higher than it's been in recent season, and yet Westwood still has its fair share of doubters.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 2
UCLA Basketball Makes Top 3 for Five-Star Forward
UCLA and head coach Mick Cronin haven't been able to secure a commitment in the 2026 class quite yet, but they just got a lot closer to landing their first prospect.
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.
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.
UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / March 18
UCLA HC Mick Cronin downplays Big Ten Tournament loss
It was UCLA's first season in the Big Ten and things didn't necessarily go great for Mick Cronin's team in the conference tournament.
UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / February 20
Mick Cronin calls out coaching and effort after UCLA's latest loss
Mick Cronin was careful not to throw any of his own players under the bus, but he is clearly frustrated.
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.
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.
UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / January 8
UCLA HC Mick Cronin blasts team after blowout loss
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin expressed his displeasure following the Bruins' 94-75 loss to No. 24 Michigan on Tuesday night.
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