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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

LiAngelo Ball

LiAngelo Ball, UCLA players suspended indefinitely for shoplifting incident

UCLA held a press conference on Wednesday to address the shoplifting incident that resulted in three players being arrested in China last week, and head coach Steve Alford revealed that the freshmen have been suspended indefinitely from the program. …

Donald Trump

Donald Trump says he kept UCLA players out of jail, wants a ‘thank you’

The Three UCLA basketball players who were arrested for shoplifting in China last week received some assistance from Donald Trump in resolving their case, and the U.S. president would like it if the young men showed their appreciation. UCLA freshmen …

LiAngelo Ball

Report: LiAngelo Ball, UCLA players had all shoplifting charges dropped

The three UCLA basketball players who were arrested for shoplifting in China last week were finally allowed to return home on Tuesday, and it appears as though they will be coming back to the United States with no blemishes on their official police …

LiAngelo Ball

Pac-12 commissioner releases statement on UCLA players who were arrested

The three UCLA basketball players who were arrested for shoplifting in China last week were on a plane home to Los Angeles Tuesday morning, and it sounds as though the case has reached a resolution. In a statement, Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott …

LiAngelo Ball

LiAngelo Ball, UCLA players reportedly flying back from China

The shoplifting case involving three UCLA basketball players in China appears to have reached some sort of resolution, as the three freshman were reportedly flying back to the United States on Tuesday. According to James T. Areddy of the Wall Street …

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