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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 4
How UCLA’s New Transfers Could Change Mick Cronin’s Approach
Mick Cronin has a very distinct style in college basketball. Slower, controlled, disciplined, defense-minded players usually fuel Cronin’s rosters, and while this style of play may work for many teams, there’s an argument to be made that this line of thinking may not be the best thing for UCLA moving forward.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 31
What Mick Cronin Needs To Prove at UCLA in 2026-27
Mick Cronin is in a very interesting spot heading into the 2026-27 season. Cronin has proved that he can consistently put together a team capable of competing
UCLA Basketball Picking Up Steam With Elite 2028 Recruit
Mick Cronin has continued to pick up steam with the 2028 recruiting class, as he has just added another major prospect to the list of potential targets for the Bruins. Benjamin Berrouet has scheduled an official visit with UCLA on Oct.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 13
Mick Cronin Sends Clear Message About UCLA’s Nikola Kusturica
Nikola Kusturica is already being projected as a top-three NBA Draft prospect in 2028, and if that doesn’t set the bar high for his expectations, I don’t know what will. With that, it seems his coach is trying to temper expectations to remove some of the pressure his youngest asset could face.
Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 11
UCLA Basketball May Need Mick Cronin To Change This Habit
If there’s one thing that Mick Cronin and UCLA basketball do well, it’s taking care of the basketball. Looking ahead to the 2026-2027 UCLA basketball season, I asked myself, what has UCLA done well, and what can it improve upon?
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 10
UCLA Basketball Could Be Building Its Next Star-Studded Backcourt
It’s never too early to begin looking at future recruiting classes if you’re Mick Cronin. One target in the class of 2027 is looking closely at UCLA, and it could be a major landing for Cronin and the Bruins. Combo guard Jalen Davis from Bremerton, Washington, has grown his relationship with UCLA over the last few months.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 4
Cronin's New Roster Presents Excitement for UCLA Basketball
The expectations surrounding UCLA basketball continue to grow this offseason. UCLA makes an appearance on yet another preseason ranking, this time by college basketball Jon Rothstein, coming in at 19th overall.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 1
This 4-Star Commitment Could Be Big for UCLA Basketball
UCLA basketball is continuing to be aggressive in high school recruiting during the summer months. Last year cost UCLA as they brought in zero incoming freshmen for the 2025 high school class.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 31
5-Star 2027 Prospect Schedules Official Visit to UCLA
Mick Cronin has been very active in recruiting high school players this offseason. Last year, UCLA as a team underachieved, entering the year as a Big Ten contender, only to end up a 7-seed in March Madness and fall in the second round.
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 23
Two High School Prospects UCLA Should Target This Summer
Mick Cronin has not been prioritizing high school recruiting recently, and last year it cost him. Last year, the Bruins were projected to be one of the better teams in the Big Ten and a contender to win the Big Ten outright.
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 17
UCLA Basketball's Last Two Seasons Illustrate 2026-27 Floor
UCLA is tied for the fifth-best record in the Big 10 over the past two seasons, per Bruins legend and current writer Kris Johnson. The Bruins have 26 wins and 14 losses over the past two seasons in the Big 10, per Johnson.
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 16
Why Mick Cronin Loves UCLA's New Staff Hire
UCLA freelance journalist Aaron Heisen quoted UCLA head coach Mick Cronin praising new Bruins Director of Player Development Peyton Mortellite, saying, "Peyton has valuable experience up north at Washington and with the Lakers.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 15
Honest Assessment of UCLA Basketball's Preseason Expectations
Mick Cronin is coming off a very disappointing year with the Bruins and could rebound this upcoming season. Last year, UCLA was projected to be one of the top teams in the Big Ten and the country.
UCLA, Mick Cronin lands 2 Euro stars including top 2028 NBA Draft prospect
UCLA basketball dealt with one roster stunner with Donovan Dent retiring early. But head coach Mick Cronin and the Bruins reloaded on Thursday with two huge moves via the College Basketball Recruiting trail.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23
Mick Cronin had polarizing quote after UCLA fell short of Sweet 16
Mick Cronin wants UCLA boosters to show him the money. 7-seed UCLA could not keep up with 2-seed UConn as the two blue bloods squared off in the second round of March Madness.
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 UCLA HC Mick Cronin to begin treating his players with much more respect
UCLA Bruins men's basketball head coach Mick Cronin's petulant behavior has brought unwanted attention to the storied program.
College Basketball News / College Sports Only / February 23
Mick Cronin Ejects Own Player Mid-Game In Loss To Conference Rival
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin took matters into his own hands after one of his players committed a hard foul down 27 points to Michigan State. Steven Jamerson II, who picked up a flagrant foul, was immediately met with screams from Cronin, who instructed assistants to walk him to the locker room.
College Basketball News / College Sports Only / February 18
Mick Cronin Ejects Own Player Mid-Game In Loss To Division Rival
UCLA Head Coach Mick Cronin took matters into his own hands after one of his players committed a hard foul down 27 points to Michigan State. Steven Jamerson
Mick Cronin Picks Fight With Reporter After Blowout Loss To Division Rival
A disastrous showing against Michigan State last night isn't the storyline dominating headlines for head coach Mick Cronin and UCLA men's basketball.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin ejects his own player for committing foul
Mick Cronin did something unusual Tuesday night during a game against Michigan State.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18
UCLA coach Mick Cronin ejects his own player
Mick Cronin did not wait around for the referees to throw out one of his players during Tuesday’s game against Michigan State. The UCLA head coach took matters into his own hands.
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.
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