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Three Things UCLA Basketball Fans Should Be Thankful For

After being upset by Cal, there are not many positives that Bruins fans want to hear right now. However, the Bruins could be worse, and if the first seven games of the season have told us anything is that there are plenty of things to be thankful for.

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Four-Star UCLA 2026 Safety Commit to Visit Elsewhere

While UCLA's recruiting staff, led by general manager Khary Darlington and director of recruiting Marshawn Friloux, has been on a hot streak in the 2026 recruiting cycle, landing five commitments in the last two weeks, the Bruins might soon face a setback in their 2026 class.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / November 26

No. 4 Texas women survive furious rally from No. 3 UCLA

No. 4 Texas women survive furious second-half rally from No. 3 UCLA

In what could have easily been a Final Four preview, the No. 4 Texas women escaped with a 76-65 win after withstanding a late rally from No. 3 UCLA.

Texas women's hoops lands two five-star recruits in 24 hours

Report: NCAA proposes trimming hoops transfer window to 15 days

25 women's college hoops teams to watch in 2025-26

College Basketball (W) News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 26

Three UCLA Standouts Who Must Step Up vs. No. 4 Texas

The No. 3 Bruins are set to face No. 4 Texas in a game that could prove to be UCLA's toughest task of the season. There are plenty of factors that will go into a Bruins win here; however, it primarily comes down to how the Bruins' players respond to facing a team of a similar stature.

Mick Cronin 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 26

Grading Bruins' in Devastating Loss to Golden Bears

UCLA would drop its second game of the season to Cal, losing 80-72, in a game that the Bruins should have won. Easily one of the worst performances from the Bruins this season, a lot can be pinned on how the players performed in this one.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 26

2026 WR Names UCLA in Final 3, Sets Commitment Date

It's hard to find a more active team on the 2026 recruiting trail than UCLA. In the past two weeks, the Bruins have added five commits to their 2026 class and may be on the verge of adding another.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 26

Bruins Basketball Embarrassed in Loss to Cal

UCLA did not get the result they expected here in the Empire Classic, getting shocked in a game that they were favored to win. The Bruins are now 5-2 on the season after losing to Cal 80-72.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 25

Three Key Bruins to Watch in UCLA’s Clash with California

UCLA will need to rely on these three playmakers in their Empire Classic matchup against Cal. The Bruins are currently 5-1 entering this game against a tough Cal team, which has all the pieces in place to make this game a shootout.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 25

Empire Classic Preview: UCLA Takes on Cal

The No.19 Bruins are taking on the Golden Bears, with high hopes of keep their momentum rolling. Both teams enter the matchup at 5–1, and each suffered its lone loss in a game that easily could have swung the other way on a different night.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 24

UCLA Faces USC Rivalry Game With Mounting Injury Crisis

The Bruins enter Saturday's crosstown showdown against No. 19 USC with their starting quarterback uncertain and multiple defensive starters sidelined. Interim coach Tim Skipper's debut rivalry game could be defined more by who's unavailable than who suits up at the Coliseum.

Nico Iamaleava News / ESPN / November 24

UCLA QB Iamaleava day-to-day for USC game

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is day-to-day with neck spasms ahead of a rivalry game with No. 19 USC on Saturday.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 24

UCLA Lands Former 2026 Princeton Defensive Lineman Commit

While most of the national recruiting attention ahead of Early National Signing Day has been on programs like Miami, Ohio State, and USC, it's hard to

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 23

UCLA at USC odds: Opening point spread released

UCLA and USC close the regular season with one of college football’s premier rivalries. Entering the showdown, the Trojans hold a commanding 54-31-7 lead all time.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 23

UCLA Regains Commitment From Three-Star Offensive Lineman

It's difficult to describe how good a job UCLA's recruiting staff, led by general manager Khary Darlington and director of recruiting Marshawn Friloux, has done rebuilding the Bruins’ 2026 class. After the Bruins parted ways with former head coach DeShaun Foster, 13 commits decommitted from the program.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 23

A Look Back at UCLA’s Legacy at the Rose Bowl

UCLA may have just played its final game at the Rose Bowl, one of college football’s most iconic stadiums. While their final game wasn’t the storybook ending fans hoped for, it serves as a reminder that UCLA is now shedding its tradition for a more modern look.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 23

Three Silver Linings From UCLA’s Blowout Loss to Washington

There is no denying that this game did not go UCLA’s way. The Bruins would be thwarted 48-14, in what could be their last game at the Rose Bowl. However, there were still a few silver linings from the game worth discussing.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 23

UCLA Bruins Aim to Keep Momentum Rolling vs. Southern Jaguars

The Bruins are looking to improve to 6-0 as they prepare to take on the Southern Jaguars . A team that UCLA steamrolled in the first round of last season's tournament.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 23

Grading Bruins’ Performances Against Presbyterian

UCLA came out on Friday and rolled past Presbyterian 86-46. There were a few notable performances that gave the Bruins the upper hand in this one. This game was easily the Bruins’ best showing of the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 23

Social Media Reacts to UCLA vs Washington

UCLA took on Washington in its final home game of the season. With the game being broadcast nationally, UCLA would still falter 48-14. Not the result Bruins fans were hoping for on senior night.

Nico Iamaleava News / ESPN / November 23

UCLA's Iamaleava injured on sack, leaves game

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava walked off the field after being injured on a third-quarter sack Saturday against Washington.

UCLA Bruins News / Softball On SI / November 18

UCLA Softball Star Becomes Instant Basketball Sensation After Scoring First Career Bucket

Megan Grant, the two-time All-American softball player with the UCLA Bruins, has traded her cleats for sneakers this offseason and has become a force with Westwood’s women’s basketball team. In the Bruins’ fourth game of the season, Grant was finally able to showcase her talent and score her first-ever collegiate points.

Mick Cronin News / Yardbarker / November 4