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UCLA Back to Drawing Board After Yessoufou Decision

After a few weeks of speculation, Tounde Yessoufou will be entering the NBA Draft instead of remaining in the transfer portal. This is a major loss for UCLA, as the Bruins were linked to Yessoufou from the start and were viewed as an early favorite.

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3 More Key Transfers UCLA Should Contact

UCLA has already done well in the transfer portal after bringing in four new players. However, the Bruins are still lacking that splash transfer who can elevate the team to the next level.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 28

Harsh Implications of UCLA Not Generating NFL Draft Pick

Through seven rounds of the NFL Draft, not a single Bruins' name was called. Garrett DiGiorgio and Gary Smith did sign undrafted free agent deals, which is a positive takeaway.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 28

Where UCLA Football Ranks on 2027 Recruiting Trail

While we are still very far from when recruiting closes, the Bruins have already put together a strong 2027 recruiting class. As of now, UCLA is ranked No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 28

Starting Battle Forming After UCLA's Latest Transfer Addition

The Bruins are wrapping up the start of their amazing offseason by waving goodbye to the transfer portal and welcoming in all the new players that they have brought in this year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 28

How Chesney's Big Ten Experience Gives UCLA an Edge

The UCLA Bruins are beginning a new era of football this upcoming season, and luckily for them, their new coaching staff got a good taste of what life in the Big Ten will be like next season and beyond.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 28

3 Bruins Who Must Improve Significantly Next Season

Even after bringing in six new players this offseason, UCLA still looks like a very fragile team. The Bruins have had a fairly successful transfer portal, but there are still concerns that put pressure on their top players.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 28

Why This UCLA Incoming Transfer Will Be Excellent Next Season

When taking a look at UCLA’s transfer class, it is clear there is one player who stands out. The player in question is Filip Jovic , a 6-foot-8 freshman transfer from Auburn.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 27

4 Bruins Who Could Declare Early for the 2027 NFL Draft

UCLA had no players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, but that doesn't mean the cupboard is bare. In fact, with the roster overhaul and the talent that has come in through the transfer portal and recent high school recruiting, the Bruins are actually in a solid spot.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 27

UCLA's Final Transfer Has Social Media Talking

The Bruins have been on a tear this off-season when it comes to bringing in major transfer talent after losing a huge portion of their roster to graduation and future endeavors with the WNBA.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 26

UCLA Lands 2027 3-Star Linebacker

UCLA’s recruiting trail does not seem to be slowing down. Just recently, UCLA was able to land recruit Cain Brackney, a three-star linebacker from Oklahoma.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 26

UCLA Continues to Fall in Transfer Rankings

Considering UCLA was once top 10 in the nation in transfer talent, their fall has been hard to ignore. This offseason, UCLA had been building a lot of momentum.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 26

3 Worst Case Scenarios That Could Derail UCLA's Season

Right now UCLA looks like a team that could potentially make a deep push next season, but there are a few scenarios that could ultimately derail that. The Bruins are coming in with a fairly stacked roster.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 26

A Minutes Projection for Joe Philon Heading Into Next Season

The Bruins had been very quiet on the recruiting trail, until they were able to land four-star forward Joe Philon. Philon was ranked as the 71st player in the country and the 11th player in the state of Florida.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 26

3 Bruins Prospects Who Will Be Future First-Round Picks in the NFL Draft

UCLA had no players selected in the NFL Draft for the first time since 2012 as the seven-round, three-day event concluded on Saturday in Pittsburgh, and the new coaching staff is on a mission to change that.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 26

The Bruins Land Their Best For Last Transfer In Addy Brown

The Bruins had a small shortage of forwards in proportion to their guard room, and they set out to fix that issue by bringing in one more star player at the end of the transfer portal's main window.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 25

Ranking UCLA's Current Projected Starting Lineup

UCLA’s starting lineup will look completely different from last season, but how do the players stack up against each other? It is important to note that rotations will likely change throughout the season, so the starters on this list might not be the same group by December.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 25

What UCLA's Rotation Would Look Like With Yessoufou

Tounde Yessoufou and UCLA are looking increasingly like a reality. It is still early, but if he does end up in Westwood, what would the lineup actually look like?

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 25

Donovan Dent's Departure Hurts, But It Will Be Manageable

The Bruins are losing one of their biggest pieces that they had from the 2025-2026 season in Donovan Dent, who led the team in some of their biggest moments across the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 25

UCLA’s Taylor Speaks on Potential Increased Workload for 2026

One of UCLA’s reserve linebackers is making the jump up the depth chart this spring, and he’ll be in a more advanced role than he’s seen in the past. In particular, linebacker Scott Taylor is expected to take on more responsibility in the 2026 season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 25

Coaching Clinic Helps UCLA's Chesney Continue Relationship-Building

One of the most important aspects of taking over and running a college football program is relationship-building. As a head coach, you are constantly under a microscope, answering to key university stakeholders, fans, and others around the school and the team.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 25

Why UCLA Will Be Fine Without Traditional Big

The biggest hole in UCLA's roster right now is the lack of a center, but it might actually not be that bad when you look at it. UCLA has hit the transfer portal hard this offseason; however, they have not filled all of the serious holes left from last year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 25

Why UCLA's Current Transfer Class Not Creating Hype

UCLA has added four new players via the transfer portal, but the Bruins still haven't generated much hype heading into next season. Because of this, UCLA has been left out of many top-25 projections.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 25

How Potential NCAA Rule Change Could Affect UCLA's Roster

In recent weeks, the new “five-in-five” rule could potentially pass, allowing seniors to return for another year of college basketball. Just recently, the NCAA has been actively considering this eligibility rule, which would allow players to play for five years within a five-year window.

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Jordan Chiles Shares Emotional Goodbye to UCLA Gymnastics

The end of an era is upon the UCLA Bruins Gymnastics, as Jordan Chiles finished one of the most successful four-year runs in program history. On April 21, Chiles finally took to Instagram to bid adieu to the UCLA Gymnastics team, sharing a message with fans and teammates on Instagram.