The Latest Breaking News from Mick Cronin

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 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.'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

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