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Key Pac-12 player says he is returning for another season

Mick Cronin’s UCLA Bruins are positioning themselves for a 1997-98 Chicago Bulls-like run. UCLA forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. revealed on Monday that he is returning to school for his senior season. Jaquez announced his decision in a hype video. …

Mick Cronin in a suit

UCLA makes big commitment to coach Mick Cronin ahead of tournament opener

Mick Cronin will not have to worry about his job security ahead of this year’s NCAA Tournament. Before UCLA’s Round of 64 game against Akron on Thursday, the school announced that they had signed Cronin, their head basketball coach, to a …

Mick Cronin in a suit

Mick Cronin critical of refs after UCLA loss to Oregon

Mick Cronin was not happy with the officials following UCLA’s loss to Oregon on Thursday night. The Bruins lost 68-63 against the Ducks in Eugene, Ore. Oregon went up by five points in the first half and won by that margin. Cronin’s …

Mick Cronin in a suit

Mick Cronin sounds off on UCLA’s ludicrous COVID policies

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin sounded off on Tuesday about his school’s ludicrous COVID policies with an indirect jab. UCLA is among three schools in the Pac-12 that have self-imposed harsh restrictions regarding fan attendance at athletic …

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UCLA coach has funny quote about his team’s bad defense

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin pulled no punches when it comes to his team's defensive performance, offering up an unintentionally funny take.

Jalen Hill

UCLA F Jalen Hill retires from basketball due to anxiety, depression

Former UCLA forward Jalen Hill announced on Instagram Tuesday that he is retiring from basketball. Hill played in 15 games this season but left the team in February due to personal reasons. In an Instagram video he posted on Tuesday, Hill shared what …

Drew Timme Johnny Juzang charge

Gonzaga gets favorable charge call to send game to overtime

Gonzaga benefited from a favorable call in the final seconds of regulation, which helped pave the way for their overtime win against UCLA in the Final Four on Saturday night. UCLA tied the game at 81 on a pair of Jaime Jaquez free throws with 43 …

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UCLA has been a blessing to CBS during March Madness

Gonzaga and Baylor may be facing off in the national championship game on Monday night, but it is UCLA that has been the team of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins got bounced 93-90 in overtime by the Bulldogs on Saturday night in their Final Four game. …

Jalen Suggs shot

Video: Jalen Suggs sends Gonzaga to championship game on amazing buzzer-beater

Jalen Suggs delivered a March Madness moment for the ages to beat UCLA on Saturday in the Final Four. Gonzaga was up 90-85 against UCLA with under a minute left. UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez made a 3-pointer, then the Bruins got a stop. Johnny Juzang …

Bill Walton

Bill Walton sends incredible message to UCLA for Final Four

You’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger UCLA fan than Bill Walton, and he came ready with a fantastic video message for the Bruins ahead of the Final Four. Walton sent a message to Bruins players — from in front of a truly great backdrop …

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Mick Cronin has great quote after UCLA’s improbable win

UCLA did the unthinkable and knocked off Michigan 51-49 in a thriller to reach the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins struggled to score early in the East Region final on Tuesday. They only had four points through the first 10 minutes. But …

Mick Cronin in a suit

Mick Cronin explains why UCLA did not foul at end of regulation

UCLA escaped against Alabama on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament with an 88-78 win in overtime and overcame a “March Madness” shot. UCLA was leading 65-62 with under five seconds left and Alabama had the ball. The Bruins did not foul and …

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Video: UCLA gets benefit thanks to Alabama player’s long shorts

Alabama lost a critical possession in the final minutes of regulation in their game against UCLA in the Sweet 16 on Sunday due to an odd reason. The Crimson Tide were leading the Bruins 61-60 in their East Regional semifinal game of the NCAA …

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UCLA lost basketball recruits over Under Armour sponsorship deal

UCLA on Tuesday announced that they have reached a sponsorship deal with Nike’s Jordan Brand to outfit the school’s athletic programs. The Bruins made the deal after Under Armour backed out of its record $280 million contract with the …

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UCLA negotiating with Jordan Brand for new apparel deal?

UCLA is locked in a contract dispute with Under Armour over the massive $280 million endorsement deal the two sides have, and the school is negotiating a deal with another apparel company in the meantime. Tracy Pierson of BruinReportLive.com reports …

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UCLA files lawsuit against Under Armour over contract dispute

UCLA has filed a lawsuit against Under Armour over a contract dispute between the two sides. In June, Under Armour informed UCLA that it wanted to end its record $280 million endorsement deal with the school. Under Armour sought to end the deal due …

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