One of the most interesting things from UCLA’s offseason isn’t even a specific player. It’s the possibility that Mick Cronin could once again rely on a three-guard lineup.
The offseason has barely begun, but UCLA now knows where it'll face each Big Ten team during the 2026-27 men's college basketball season. The Big Ten announced the opponents for each school on Tuesday, naming which teams they'll play at home, which they'll play away, and which they'll play twice.
It seems UCLA's football recruiting can't be stopped. After its 2027 class moved into the top three in the national rankings last week, the Bruins continue to get good news about the future of their program.
The Bruins are in desperate need of a better year for their football program, which struggled immensely under the pressure of last season, and fans are hungry for a change in some way, shape, or form.
For years, UCLA football recruiting felt confusing. The Bruins sit in the middle of one of the most talent-rich areas in the country, yet they constantly watch elite Southern California players leave for schools like Alabama, Oregon, Georgia, and even Big Ten rivals.
The 2026-27 college football season is a pivotal one for the UCLA program, as it aims to start a new era on the right foot and finally compete in the Big Ten after two years as a basement dweller.
Former Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara set himself apart from the rest of the 2026 NBA Draft class on Monday with stunning measurables at the scouting combine.
With UCLA’s offseason nearly complete, we now have a much better idea of how well this team could perform next season. There is little doubt that UCLA has adequately addressed some of its needs.
The Bruins are looking to improve upon their disastrous losing record from last year, which saw them end the year 3-8 and far too many disappointed fans who expected to see more.
UCLA has made a lot of moves this offseason, but even so, it is still unclear exactly what the Bruins were trying to accomplish. There are two primary ways to evaluate UCLA’s offseason.
UCLA has a few different options for its starting lineup next season, but how do they stack up against each other? UCLA has had a very interesting offseason, bringing in a lot of depth pieces who could potentially find themselves in the starting lineup.
When taking a look at UCLA’s team this offseason, it is clear there is one position battle that could define the Bruins next season. The battle in question is the power forward position.
UCLA's best player from last season now has an opportunity to showcase his skill set for the impending NBA Draft. Tyler Bilodeau was UCLA’s lifeline last season.
Given UCLA’s success this past offseason, it is clear the Bruins have positioned themselves to become an elite program. However, when looking at the stakes Bob Chesney and the rest of the staff are bringing in, they still are not comparable to the pressure Nico Iamaleava will have to deal with.
When taking a look at every single one of UCLA’s offensive additions, there is definitely one player who has slipped under the radar. That player is a 3-star center, Javonte Floyd.
The Bruins are in good shape to improve upon their lackluster record from last year of 3-8 after how good their spring game went, and how the general morale of the team is trending up because of new head coach Bob Chesney and his staff.
UCLA';s softball season ended with a 7-2 loss to Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament on Saturday, but not before one Bruin etched her name into the NCAA record books.
UCLA is still not slowing down in what has been a historic transfer class. UCLA added 3-star interior offensive lineman Gage Esty, who is ranked 106th in the state of California and 83rd at his position per 247Sports.
When looking at UCLA’s roster, it is clear there are certain imbalances that can only be addressed by exceptional performances from its returning players.
The Bruins are now in the depths of the offseason, with a lot to look forward to in the upcoming season, where they will hopefully become eligible for a bowl game as their floor and have the College Football Playoff as their ceiling.
If one thing is for certain, it is that UCLA is not slowing down in what has already become a historic recruiting class. The Bruins were able to land Kingston Celifie , a 4-star wide receiver from Calabasas, California, who is ranked No.
In Bob Chesney’s first-ever recruiting class, he has already made serious strides toward putting UCLA on the right path. Right now, UCLA is ranked No. 3 in the country in recruiting according to 247Sports.
UCLA has seen an influx of players this offseason, but which ones will actually make the biggest impact? In today’s episode, we will go over every single one of UCLA’s additions and break down what their role could look like next season.
The upcoming college football season is one of the most important the UCLA program has faced, as it looks to turn the page on a brief but ugly chapter in its history.
The UCLA Bruins have picked up easily the biggest commitment, so far, of the Bob Chesney era.
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