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The chatter surrounding UCLA’s search for a new head basketball coach has been oddly quiet, though we now know of at least one candidate to interview for the job. Former Bruin Earl Watson interviewed for the job, according to ESPN’s …
Murry Bartow does not seem to believe the full-time UCLA head coaching job is for him. UCLA’s season likely came to a close after a loss to Arizona State in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament on Thursday. The Bruins finish the season a …
Don’t look now, but the UCLA Bruins are on a roll since firing Steve Alford. UCLA won their third game in a row since Alford’s firing, beating Oregon 87-84 in overtime on Thursday night in Eugene. What’s most impressive is the …
Luke Walton may have a fallback nearby in the event that he is shown the door by the Los Angeles Lakers. In a piece for Forbes that was published on Tuesday, basketball insider Adam Zagoria quoted a UCLA source who listed Walton’s name among …
Rumors have been circulating that UCLA may have interest in hiring Rick Pitino, but you might be able to pump the breaks on that talk. College basketball reporter Adam Zagoria wrote in a piece for Forbes that prominent UCLA boosters Casey Wasserman …
As one of the school’s most prominent current NBA players, one would expect Lonzo Ball to have some opinions on UCLA’s coaching search, and that is the case. Ball believes that former UCLA guard and ex-Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson …
As they officially begin the search for Steve Alford’s replacement as head coach, the UCLA Bruins will be getting help from one prominent NBA figure. In their press release on Monday announcing Alford’s dismissal after six seasons at the …
UCLA finally decided to part ways with men’s basketball coach Steve Alford on Sunday following a disappointing run with the program, and the timing may not be a coincidence. Marc Stein of the New York Times reports that UCLA has been eyeing …
The disappointing era of UCLA Bruins basketball under Steve Alford has finally come to an end. Alford has been fired by UCLA, with an official announcement set to come on Monday, according to both The Athletic’s Seth Davis and Bruin Report …
Steve Alford offered a very unsatisfying quote after UCLA’s latest loss. The Bruins fell to Ohio State 80-66 on Saturday in the CBS Sports Classic in Chicago to drop to 7-5. UCLA has lost three in a row — a home defeat to Belmont, a …
Cincinnati’s sports teams have seemingly taken ownership of their UCLA counterpart over the last several months, and Bearcats fans were happy to point that out during their latest triumph. The Cincinnati men’s basketball team demolished …
The pressure on Steve Alford is mounting after his UCLA Bruins lost to the Belmont Bruins at home on Saturday. UCLA was up by 12 early in the second half and held a lead for most of the game until Belmont made a 3-pointer to take a 67-66 lead with …
UCLA is trying to give back to first responders by offering free tickets for upcoming sports events. The Bruins announced in their release about Saturday’s football game against Stanford that first responders who present ID at the Rose Bowl box …
Cody Riley may off to the pros without ever playing in an actual college game. The LA Times’ Ben Bolch reported on Tuesday that Riley, the UCLA freshman who was involved in the notorious shoplifting scandal in China last year, has declared for …
David Grace is out at UCLA after five seasons as a top assistant on Steve Alford’s staff, and it is safe to say he was pretty blindsided by the news. Grace, who had served as Alford’s lead recruiter and helped the Bruins field multiple …
Rooting for a team on the NCAA Tournament bubble is a unique experience. Unlike any other sport, teams on the fringes of success pray for a chance to keep playing, with only so much control over the situation. Sure, they could win their conference …
