The Latest Breaking News from Mick Cronin

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

Forde Minutes: Our Biggest Questions Leading Into Champ Week

Pat Forde debates factoring Alabama’s off-court controversy in awards voting and what the bracket will hold for Purdue, UCLA and the ACC.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 6, 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 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

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

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 5, 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

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 27, 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