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UCLA Bruins Conference Tournament Hub: Schedule, Bracket, Predictions

Below is everything you need to know about the UCLA Bruins in the conference tournament, including the full schedule, bracket outlook, and predictions.

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UCLA's March Madness Outlook Ahead of Conference Tournament

UCLA's new seed might come to the suprise of many. The Bruins have fluctuated up and down all season in ESPN’s Bracketology. At times, UCLA looked like it might miss the tournament completely.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 11

UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau Receives Major All-Big Ten Honor

With the regular season now over, it is time to look at UCLA’s award haul. The Bruins had plenty of notable players throughout the season. However, there was only one player who was able to earn conference honors.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 10

UCLA Stays Focused Amid Debate Over No. 1 Overall Seed

The UCLA women's basketball team lived up to the hype this season, winning 21 straight games in the Big Ten, winning the conference's regular-season title, and repeating as conference-tournament champions.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 10

Final AP Poll Hints UCLA Moving in Right Direction

In the final AP Poll of the regular season, the UCLA Bruins received votes in the poll for the first time in quite a while. After a strong week that saw the Bruins snatch wins over No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 10

What Each UCLA Starter Must Fix Come March Madness

The Bruins will be looking to repeat their legendary 2021 March Madness cinderella run, and every starter will need to be at the top of their game and more to do so.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 10

The Blueprint for UCLA to Make Noise This March

Following a dominant 96–45 win over Iowa, UCLA’s path to the Final Four has opened up. UCLA has been one of the most dominant teams in college basketball this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 10

Freshman Guard Could Be the X-Factor for UCLA in March

After not playing much this season, Eric Freeny has developed into UCLA's secret weapon. When Skyy Clark went down with an injury for a large chunk of the season, it was inferred that Freeny would receive more minutes.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 10

Ugly Losses UCLA Wishes It Could Undo

With tournament season approaching, it is worth looking back at some of UCLA’s worst losses of the season. The Bruins were able to gain momentum to close out the year with wins over No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

Mindset Change Has Bruins Approaching Postseason With New Confidence

Less than a month ago, the UCLA men's basketball team was staring down a pivotal stretch in the season. The Bruins were returning from a disastrous road trip to the state of Michigan, losing both games to Michigan and Michigan State by more than 25 points.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

Mick Cronin's Key Thoughts Following UCLA's Triumph Over USC

Following UCLA's rout of USC in the 89-68 win, Mick Cronin had some intresting things to say. This win was by far the most important win for team morale heading into tournament season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of UCLA's Strong Win vs USC

In this edition of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, we break down UCLA’s dominant win against USC. The Bruins played a nearly flawless game against the Trojans.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

Overreactions vs. Reality After UCLA’s 21-Point Win Over USC

Following another 20-point UCLA victory, there has been an abundance of overreactions. UCLA easily defeated USC 89–68, marking its second 20-plus-point win in the last two games.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

Top 3 Takeaways From UCLA's Big Ten Championship Win

UCLA absolutely dominated the Iowa Hawkeyes in the conference championship game. The Bruins cruised to a 96–45 victory over Iowa in the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament final.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

What Cori Close Said Following UCLA's Big Ten Championship Win

The Bruins would breeze past Iowa in the Big Ten Championship, capping off a perfect season of conference play. UCLA is officially revved up to make a huge tournament run.

UCLA Coach Makes Scary Admission After Dominant Big Ten Title Win Over Iowa

The UCLA Bruins once again find themselves at the top of the Big Ten Conference after a convincing 96-45 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in Indianapolis on Sunday.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

UCLA Shocks The Online World With Blowout Championship Win

The Bruins were heavy favorites going into the Big Ten championship game against the #2 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, so they were expected to dominate and not let the game be close.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

Official Report Card For Each UCLA Starter vs USC

The Bruins had performances all over the grading scale following their impressive 89–68 win over USC. While there were a few poor individual outings, UCLA largely played with strong cohesion and chemistry throughout the game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

3 Things We Learned From UCLA's Win Over USC

Following UCLA’s 89–68 win over USC, there are a few things worth mentioning. The Bruins looked excellent in their victory over the Trojans and did not appear to miss a step after their 20-point win over Nebraska in the previous game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

Two Factors That Can Help UCLA Women's Basketball Succeed in March

After winning the Big Ten women's basketball regular-season championship, No. 2 UCLA is out to accomplish more in the postseason. It's continued its winning ways through the conference tournament and cemented a spot in Sunday's championship game.

Social Media Reacts to UCLA Scare Against Ohio State

UCLA entered the Big Ten tournament with only one loss on the season, and they were heavy favorites going into their match against the No. 5 seed Ohio State Buckeyes.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

Social Media Blows Up To Blow Out Season Finale

The Bruins were looking to finish their season with a clean sweep against in-state rival USC, and they were able to do so in blowout proportions. They won by over 20 points once more and gained immense momentum going into the Big Ten tournament and the March Madness tournament.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 7

Recapping UCLA’s Rout of Cross-Town Rival USC

Here is a minute-by-minute breakdown of UCLA’s win over USC. The Bruins would face off against cross-town rival USC in their final game of the season. To no one's surprise, the Bruins would start out slow, but would then take over this game.

Mick Cronin News / Yardbarker / February 18