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Luke Walton a candidate for UCLA head coach if fired by Lakers?

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 …

Report: UCLA booster Casey Wasserman not backing Rick Pitino

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 …

Lonzo Ball

Lonzo Ball shares recommendation for new UCLA coach

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 …

Warriors GM Bob Myers will assist UCLA in head coaching search

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 …

Fred Hoiberg

UCLA to pursue Fred Hoiberg after firing Steve Alford?

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 …

UCLA fires Steve Alford day after home loss to Liberty

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 dismisses fan concern after latest UCLA loss

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 fans taunt UCLA with ‘just like football’ chant during blowout

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 …

Pressure on Steve Alford mounts after UCLA loses to Belmont

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 …

Rose Bowl Pasadena

UCLA offering free tickets to first responders

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 …

UCLA player involved in shoplifting scandal declares for NBA draft

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 …

Top UCLA assistant ‘very shocked’ by dismissal

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 …

Trae Young

In or out? Analyzing 11 teams on the bubble

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 …

Steve Alford UCLA

Steve Alford: Defense is keeping UCLA from taking next step

Consistent defense continues to be an issue for UCLA, and Bruins head coach Steve Alford knows it. UCLA lost at Utah 84-78 on Thursday night. The Bruins allowed the Utes to shoot 52.7 percent from the field for the game. There was a period in the …

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UCLA suspends shoplifting basketball players for season

The pair of UCLA basketball players accused of shoplifting in China who remain on the team will sit out the remainder of the season. In a statement released Friday, Jalen Hill and Cody Riley, both accused of shoplifting, will be suspended …

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UCLA offering free tickets to California firefighters

UCLA’s athletic department is trying to show some appreciation for the firefighters who have been working so hard to battle all the fires in the state. The UCLA Athletics Twitter account announced on Wednesday that the school is offering two …

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