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Grading Every Player UCLA Added Through the Transfer Portal

Mick Cronin was active this offseason, particularly through the transfer portal. According to Rivals, UCLA's transfer class ranks eighth in the country.

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Sienna Betts Is UCLA's Next Star and the Spotlight Is Hers to Take

Sienna Betts was one of the top high school players in the country in the 2025 recruiting class, ranked second nationally by both 247Sports and ESPN. She

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 21

5 Areas Where UCLA Football Can Improve in 2026

The past few seasons of UCLA football have been difficult, as the Bruins have struggled to adjust and compete during their first two years in the Big Ten Conference.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 21

What Good Week Nine Would Look Like For Bruins Football

The Bruins were unable to make a bowl game last year, and they need to flip the script this year to improve their public image and internal contentment so the team does not fall apart in the years to come.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 21

Two Players UCLA Could Pivot to After Losing Long

Even after winning a National Championship, UCLA women's basketball is navigating one of the more challenging offseasons in recent program history. The

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 21

Breaking Down UCLA's 24-Team CFP Chances

College football has changed dramatically over the past few seasons. Between NIL agreements and the chaos of the transfer portal, the offseason moves faster than ever and is harder to follow than ever.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 21

Chesney Shares How Transition to UCLA Has Gone

UCLA Bruins head coach Bob Chesney is still adjusting to his new life as head coach of the Bruins. He took over as the team’s new leader earlier this offseason after a rough 3-9 from the Bruins.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 20

Mick Cronin Finally Fixed UCLA’s Biggest Recruiting Problem

For the last couple of years, something about Mick Cronin's recruiting at UCLA just felt off. It was not that UCLA completely stopped getting talent. The Bruins still landed solid transfers, tough defenders, and players that fit Cronin’s system.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 20

UCLA Joins Race for USC Decommit

UCLA football continues to pick up steam on the recruiting trail as a new target has emerged, and this time, it's a chance for the Bruins to steal from one of their biggest rivals.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 20

Why Chesney Has UCLA Trending in Right Direction

UCLA football is entering a new era under head coach Bob Chesney, who took over after the program parted ways with DeShaun Foster three games into his second season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 20

UCLA Baseball Cleans Up Big Ten Awards

UCLA had a monstrous college baseball season, going 48-6 with just two conference losses, winning the Big Ten, and becoming the first team to hold the nation's No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 20

Two Potential Portal Additions Who Would Help UCLA Next Season

UCLA basketball could enter next season on the outside looking in of the top 25 rankings. Last year, Mick Cronin and the Bruins were considered one of the better teams in college basketball, entering the season ranked 12th in the preseason AP Poll.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 19

What Bruins Want To See in Week Seven This Year

The Bruins struggled mightily last year, winning only three of their 12 games and officially being one of the worst teams in college football, a title they want to flip on its head this year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 19

Why UCLA Basketball Still Feels Stuck Between Good and Great

Everybody keeps saying UCLA basketball is “one player away” from becoming a real national title contender again. The Bruins could become a top-10 or top-15 team if they land one more star player.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 19

UCLA's Iamaleava Finally Has the Right Coach Around Him

For the first time in a while, Nico Iamaleava actually feels set up to succeed. That sounds obvious because Nico has always had talent. Everybody knew that coming out of high school.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 19

Top 2027 Prospect Includes UCLA in Final Three

UCLA women's basketball has won its first National Championship in program history, and head coach Cori Close is already working to ensure the program does not rest on that accomplishment.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 19

UCLA's Megan Grant Named Finalist for Prestigious Softball Award

UCLA softball superstar Megan Grant made history last week as she broke the NCAA's single-season home run record, eventually reaching 40 total long balls through the regional final round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 19

Three Bruins Who Must Step Up for College World Series

UCLA baseball is the best team in the country and enters the College World Series as the favorite to win the national championship, carrying +550 odds according to BetMGM.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 19

Predicting UCLA's Tight End Depth Chart for the Summer

UCLA's football team has placed greater emphasis on healthy competition throughout the offseason, hoping it will bring out the best in each player and improve play at each position.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 19

UCLA Baseball Favorites To Win National Championship

UCLA baseball is the number one team in the country and is widely regarded as a favorite to win the national championship. With consensus number one MLB prospect Roch Cholowsky at shortstop, ace Logan Reddemann anchoring the pitching staff, and a deep and talented supporting cast around them, the Bruins are built for a deep postseason run.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 18

UCLA Baseball Enters Big Ten Tournament As Clear Favorite

The college baseball postseason is here, and UCLA has been the undisputed number one team in the country all season long, particularly within the Big Ten.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 18

Why UCLA Baseball Built To Win It All

The college baseball postseason is here, and UCLA has been the undisputed number one team in the country all season long, particularly within the Big Ten.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 18

Three Incoming Freshmen Who Can Boost UCLA's Struggling Defense

UCLA is past spring practice and heading into summer workouts. Bob Chesney has made a genuine impact on this program in a short amount of time, and while the Bruins may not be a conference contender in year one, making a bowl game is not out of the question.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / May 17

Michigan standout Aday Mara is skyrocketing up NBA mock drafts

Don't look now, but Michigan Wolverine men's basketball star Aday Mara's draft stock is rising.

Mara turns heads with eye-popping measurements at NBA Draft Combine

Duke standout announces NBA Draft decision

Clippers’ plan for the fifth pick in the NBA draft revealed

Five huge questions after the wild NBA Draft Lottery

The 'NCAA men's basketball champs' quiz

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