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Cori Close’s Extension Proves UCLA Officially on Elite Tier

For years, Cori Close kept UCLA women’s basketball competitive. The Bruins would win games, make tournaments, and occasionally look dangerous. But now, things are different.

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UCLA's Cori Close Earns Contract Extension After National Title

Winning National Championships brings plenty of benefits and rewards to college athletics programs, and UCLA women's head basketball coach Cori Close received hers on Tuesday.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 14

The Momentum UCLA Must Gain in This Year's Game Six

The Bruins need a much better season than they had last year. If they go 3-8 again, they will not only have enraged fans on social media and in person, but they'll likely have to gut the entire team and start from scratch.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 14

UCLA Football Recruiting Finally Feels Serious Again

For the first time in a long time, UCLA Bruins football recruiting actually feels exciting. Not fake exciting. Not “maybe this random 3-star develops in four years” exciting.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 14

UCLA’s Bilodeau Impresses at NBA Draft Combine

UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau needs to put up a strong performance at the NBA Draft Combine this year if he wishes to get drafted, and so far, he’s done just that. Bilodeau put on quite the shooting clinic during the shooting drills portion of the combine.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 14

Predicting UCLA's Running Back Depth Chart Entering Summer

UCLA's football team enters the next phase of its offseason looking for answers to the problems that plagued the Bruins over the last two seasons, so the new coaching staff and players can get off to a better start in 2026.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 14

UCLA Star Pitcher Listed As Top Player in College Baseball

UCLA is the best team in college baseball this season, and the turnaround has been remarkable. Just two seasons ago, the Bruins finished with a 19-33 record.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 14

Jaylen Petty Is Answer to UCLA's Point Guard Problem

UCLA basketball is heading into next season with a significant void at the point guard position. Skyy Clark will not be returning to the Bruins after entering the transfer portal in search of a fifth year of eligibility elsewhere.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 13

The Secret to UCLA Finding Victory in Week Five

The Bruins are trying to improve after the fiasco that was last season, when they posted a 3-8 record marked more by a couple of encouraging highs than by anything else.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 13

Why UCLA’s Three-Guard Lineup Could Save or Destroy Season

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 13

Big Ten Releases UCLA's 2026-27 Basketball Opponents

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 13

UCLA Lands in Top 3 for Coveted Quarterback Recruit

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 12

What Bruins Players Must Improve To Attain 4-0 Start

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 12

How UCLA Finally Started Using Biggest Recruiting Advantage

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 12

5 UCLA Football Players Facing Most Pressure in 2026

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.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / May 12

Aday Mara turns heads with measurements at NBA Draft Combine

Michigan's Aday Mara turns heads with eye-popping measurements at NBA Draft Combine

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.

Winners, losers from NBA Draft lottery: Wizards finally get lucky

AJ Dybantsa had interesting reaction to the draft lottery results

Mavericks find 'perfect' complement for 2025-26 ROY Cooper Flagg in post-NBA Draft lottery mock draft

Pacers' penny-pinching led to draft lottery disaster

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 11

Projecting UCLA's 2026-27 Win Total

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 11

UCLA's Path to An Improved Game Three Next Season

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 Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 11

Evaluating What Kind of Offseason UCLA Had

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 Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 10

Ranking 4 Different UCLA Starting Rotations For 2026-27

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 10

Taking Look at UCLA's Most Intense Position Battle

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.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 10

UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau Receives Hopeful NBA Invite

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.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 10

Why All Eyes Are on UCLA QB Iamaleava Next 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.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 10

What Javonte Floyd's 2026-27 Could Look Like

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.