Analysis: The loss of Jaylen Clark doesn't mean the end of the road for UCLA's title hopes LOS ANGELES — Jaylen Clark's lower-leg injury changes things. Los Angeles Times · Mar 7, 2023
UCLA defeats Colorado to clinch its first Pac-12 championship in a decade BOULDER, COLO. — It was a natural high at 5,346 feet above sea level. Los Angeles Times · Feb 27, 2023
UCLA’s Amari Bailey may be goofy off the court, but freshman courts serious accolades LOS ANGELES — Amari Bailey always lets his teammates hear it. Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023
UCLA figures out Cal easily but is left baffled by projected tournament seeding LOS ANGELES — It was a sneak peek that left some UCLA basketball fans covering their eyes. Los Angeles Times · Feb 19, 2023
No. 4 UCLA rallies to beat Stanford and extend nation’s longest active home win streak LOS ANGELES — Mick Cronin and Tyger Campbell have been in lockstep since Cronin’s arrival nearly four years ago, the feisty coach and his fiery point guard sticking together through nearly every conceivable situation. Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023
One of These Teams Will Win the 2023 Men’s NCAA Tournament SI’s annual pool from which the national champion will emerge is here. Sports Illustrated · Feb 15, 2023
Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s clutch game leads No. 7 UCLA past Oregon to extend its Pac-12 lead EUGENE, Ore. — Its big men in foul trouble, its offense in a funk, its most exciting freshman playing on a bothersome ankle, UCLA turned to an old friend in its time of need. Los Angeles Times · Feb 12, 2023
No. 7 UCLA shakes off slow start to put on a defensive show in win over Oregon State CORVALLIS, Ore. — The most important part of Mick Cronin’s scouting report on Oregon State might have been his sales job. The UCLA coach had to make his team believe the Beavers were a threat. Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2023
No. 9 UCLA haunted by turnovers and other issues in win over Washington LOS ANGELES — It didn’t seem like the sort of game that would involve any nervous moments for UCLA. Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2023
Amari Bailey available to return for No. 8 UCLA’s showdown with USC LOS ANGELES — At a time when it could use a boost, UCLA just got a little deeper, more athletic and increasingly dynamic on offense. Los Angeles Times · Jan 26, 2023
USC's Vince Iwuchukwu continues to make strides in his comeback from cardiac arrest LOS ANGELES — The few glimpses were brief, but breathtaking. A put-back dunk. A pick-and-roll layin. A fierce challenge at the rim. All blips of a bright future stretched over 14 minutes of a blowout win in Tempe. Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2023
Adem Bona keeps breakout season going as No. 7 UCLA routs Utah LOS ANGELES — Adem Bona can always take Mick Cronin out of a grumpy mood, whether it’s by flashing a wide smile or throwing an arm around his coach’s shoulder and telling him everything is going to be all right. Los Angeles Times · Jan 13, 2023
UCLA fends off upset with last-minute comeback over Washington State His team playing its best basketball of the season, UCLA coach Mick Cronin voiced one concern as the Bruins headed into the heart of their Pac-12 schedule. Los Angeles Times · Dec 31, 2022
Six Takeaways From the Best Day of the College Hoops Season Saturday delivered a packed slate of games between some of the sport’s elite men’s teams that could have a far-reaching impact come March. Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Dec 11, 2022 Reserves jump-start UCLA victory over Denver on emotional afternoon LOS ANGELES — The emotions lingered long after the pregame ceremony ended.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022 Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA hold off Stanford to win Pac-12 opener PALO ALTO, Calif. — The massive early run and all those turnovers UCLA forced were not going to lead to the easy evening the Bruins once envisioned.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 28, 2022 Jaime Jaquez Jr. scores 27 in UCLA’s rout of Bellarmine LOS ANGELES — Having drawn a double team near the basket late in the first half, UCLA’s Adem Bona threw an over-the-head pass to David Singleton beyond the top of the three-point arc. Singleton swung the ball to an open Dylan Andrews on the wing before Andrews flipped it to…
Los Angeles Times · Nov 24, 2022 Amari Bailey sparks UCLA’s big win over Pepperdine Amari Bailey could hear the insults coming from the opposing bench.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 12, 2022 Sixth man David Singleton’s shooting sparks No. 8 UCLA in win over Long Beach State LOS ANGELES — Most preseason assessments of UCLA centered on the three veteran starters being joined by a group of enticing freshmen.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 8, 2022 Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jaylen Clark fuel UCLA to blowout win over Sacramento State More than three hours before tipoff of his season opener, Jamie Jaquez Jr. strolled into Pauley Pavilion in a throwback UCLA letterman’s jacket.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 31, 2022 High-flying Amari Bailey should make an instant impact for UCLA with skills and savvy The legend of Amari Bailey sprouted in a preseason scrimmage with no one watching and nothing at stake besides the respect of his coaches and teammates.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 27, 2022 Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff still contends UCLA's exit is a major misstep Like a point guard trying to force a turnover to complete an improbable rally, Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff remained on the attack Wednesday in his bid to keep UCLA from abandoning his conference for the Big Ten.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2022 SI’s Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Preseason Rankings UCLA may be leaving for the Big Ten in the future, but for now it leads the way out West.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 7, 2022 As UCLA eyes national title, Mick Cronin sets a high bar for his eight freshmen LOS ANGELES — A year after Mick Cronin brought everyone back, it’s back to basics for UCLA basketball.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2022 45th annual McDonald’s All-American Game played in front of a nearly sold-out crowd Illinois had no representation in the girls’ or boys’ game this year, but Wintrust Arena had a near-sellout crowd of 8,261.