Twelve things that must go right for UCLA during March Madness to raise banner No. 12 LOS ANGELES — Winning in the Big Dance requires being able to move to every song that's playing. Los Angeles Times · Mar 14, 2023
Bill Plaschke: UCLA's toughness and resolve will be tested on ugly road to Final Four It is glamorously called, "The Road to the Final Four," but on the day UCLA received its coordinates, it was surely struck with a gritty realization. Los Angeles Times · Mar 13, 2023
UCLA falls to Arizona in Pac-12 title game, hurting chances for a No. 1 NCAA seed LAS VEGAS — UCLA did not come here to just give it a good try. Los Angeles Times · Mar 12, 2023
Amari Bailey bails out Jaylen Clark-depleted Bruins in comeback over Colorado LAS VEGAS — Life without Jaylen Clark is going to be tough. Amari Bailey made sure it wasn’t unbearable. Los Angeles Times · Mar 9, 2023
Sprouting into top form, UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the Pac-12 player of the year LOS ANGELES — Jaime Jaquez Jr. arrived at UCLA as a willowy prospect fighting for minutes. His nearly shaved head, a remnant of a rookie ritual with the Mexican national team, symbolized necessary growth while endearing him to a bald coaching staff. Los Angeles Times · Mar 7, 2023
Bill Plaschke: Streaking UCLA deserving of No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament They play such scathing defense, the crowd roars with every deflection. Los Angeles Times · Mar 6, 2023
No. 4 UCLA beats No. 8 Arizona on Senior Night, but Jaylen Clark leaves injured LOS ANGELES — Long before the season’s first game, Mick Cronin girded himself for this night. Los Angeles Times · Mar 5, 2023
Jaime Jaquez Jr. exerts his authority as UCLA earns its ninth consecutive win LOS ANGELES — For the briefest of moments as he dribbled on the wing, UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. saw an opening. A screen by teammate David Singleton had cleared a tempting path to the basket. Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 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
Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell step it up as No. 4 UCLA holds off Utah SALT LAKE CITY — The possibility made the rounds, players on the verge of something UCLA had not done in a decade talking about another Pac-12 regular-season championship. Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 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
Bill Plaschke: Meet UCLA’s most beloved player. He’s a walk-on who has made one basket in four years LOS ANGELES — The chant first appeared at Pauley Pavilion two weeks ago, in UCLA’s season opener against Cal State Bakersfield, sweeping down from the student section like a prayer. 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
Los Angeles Times · Feb 12, 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 5, 2023 Jaime Jaquez Jr. powers No. 9 UCLA in a get-well rout of Washington State LOS ANGELES — It was a get-well card to themselves, complete with hearts and smiley faces.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 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 · Jan 27, 2023 Dylan Hernandez: UCLA's woeful offense needs a Mick Cronin overhaul to be Final Four worthy LOS ANGELES — The shot clock about to expire, David Singleton heaved the ball from a step or two inside of the half-court line, his effort striking the top of the backboard.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 21, 2023 UCLA rally falls short at Arizona as Wildcats snap Bruins’ 14-game win streak TUCSON, Ariz. — Elite defense can only take you so far.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 20, 2023 No. 5 UCLA finds a way to hold off Arizona State, extends win streak to 14 TEMPE, Ariz. — Just keep finding a way.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 15, 2023 UCLA leans on defense, rallies past Colorado for its 13th consecutive victory LOS ANGELES — Nearly everything was trending the wrong way for UCLA, jeopardizing the nation’s longest winning streak among major conference teams.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 13, 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 2, 2023 No. 11 UCLA dominates Washington to extend winning streak to 10 games SEATTLE — Adem Bona scored a career-high 18 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. added another 17, and No. 11 UCLA defeated Washington, 74-49, on Sunday night.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 31, 2022 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 18, 2022 No. 16 UCLA defeats No. 13 Kentucky to extend its winning streak to seven games NEW YORK — UCLA’s trip to the East Coast was a roaring success. All one had to do was listen.