Dylan Hernandez: UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. looks healthy enough to realize his potential LOS ANGELES — He scored the first points of UCLA's season on a two-handed dunk. Los Angeles Times · Nov 8, 2022
Tyger Campbell, Jaime Jaquez Jr. lead talent-laden UCLA's title hopes They had made so many trips around the college basketball block that their odometers nearly rolled over. What might they have possibly missed? Los Angeles Times · Nov 7, 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 31, 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. Los Angeles Times · Oct 27, 2022
Will UCLA win the Pac-12 basketball title after being a preseason darling? SAN FRANCISCO — Winning October, never the goal for UCLA's basketball team, continues to be an annual ritual under coach Mick Cronin. Los Angeles Times · Oct 26, 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. Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 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. Los Angeles Times · Oct 7, 2022
Former UCLA forward Jalen Hill has died, his family and high school coach say LOS ANGELES — No matter the circumstances, Jalen Hill could break out in a wide grin that made those around him feel everything was going to be all right. Los Angeles Times · Sep 21, 2022
UCLA Coach Mick Cronin Reels in Top Forward Devin Williams Williams starred for Centennial last season and had a strong summer run before making his final decision. Sports Illustrated · Aug 28, 2022
Devin Williams: This Is Why I Committed to UCLA Williams, who becomes Mick Cronin’s first commit for the 2023 class, explains his thought process behind picking the Bruins over USC. Sports Illustrated · Aug 28, 2022
Analysis: UCLA's move to Big Ten is a win before kickoff for Martin Jarmond and Bruins LOS ANGELES — UCLA's athletic deficit crisis could be solved by a new benefactor freely spewing cash. Los Angeles Times · Jul 2, 2022
Top 25 Reset: SI’s Summer Men’s College Hoops Rankings With most rosters locked in, we update our outlook for the 2022–23 season. Sports Illustrated · Jun 18, 2022
UCLA's Mick Cronin hires Ivo Simovic in move that could boost international recruiting LOS ANGELES — Mick Cronin has added some international flavor to his coaching staff, hiring Ivo Simovic as his newest assistant Friday in a move intended to sustain UCLA's recent history of robust player development while also bolstering its recruiting efforts overseas. Los Angeles Times · Jun 10, 2022
Cody Riley bids UCLA farewell after an international scandal and a Final Four LOS ANGELES — He apologized that day for disappointing his teammates, his coaches, an entire country. Among the three UCLA basketball players who made the solemn march into an interview room to stare into a phalanx of television cameras and speak about shoplifting from stores in China, Cody Riley went… Los Angeles Times · May 6, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2022 Watch: UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Announces He’s Returning For Senior Season The standout wing was named first-team All-Pac-12 last season.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022 Mick Cronin's contract makes him highest-paid public-school basketball coach in Pac-12 LOS ANGELES — Mick Cronin's new six-year contract, which takes effect Friday and pays him $4.1 million annually, is expected to make the UCLA coach the highest-paid public-school basketball coach in the Pac-12.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 27, 2022 That’s a wrap for UCLA, though Bruins could return much of their core once more PHILADELPHIA — Sequels rarely live up to the original.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 25, 2022 Ball State hires UCLA's Michael Lewis in a homecoming for Indiana native PHILADELPHIA — Mick Cronin likes to say that he has three head coaches on his UCLA staff, a way for him to praise the work of his assistants while lobbying for them to get head coaching jobs.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 25, 2022 If it’s the last dance for this special UCLA team, the Bruins want to make it a marathon PHILADELPHIA — If you watch it closely before tipoff, you can begin to understand why UCLA coach Mick Cronin wanted to keep this team intact as long as possible.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 24, 2022 Bill Plaschke: UCLA point guard Tyger Campbell responds to offensive hair taunts with clutch play LOS ANGELES — The first thing you notice is the hair.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 20, 2022 Bill Plaschke: Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s ankle injury brings scary twist to UCLA’s trail in NCAA tournament PORTLAND, Ore. — Welcome, UCLA, to the Bittersweet 16.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 20, 2022 UCLA defeats St. Mary’s to return to the Sweet 16 for the second straight year PORTLAND, Ore. — They can break out their dance moves once again.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 18, 2022 Bill Plaschke: UCLA finds mojo just in time before ugly tradition repeating itself PORTLAND, Ore. — It was the nightmare of Princeton, the embarrassment of Detroit Mercy, and the humiliation of St. Bonaventure, all rolled together on a despairing march into madness.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 18, 2022 UCLA rallies to beat Akron and advance in the NCAA tournament PORTLAND, Ore. — The first stop on the road back to the Final Four was looking like a dead end.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 17, 2022 Mick Cronin's new six-year contract expected to make him highest-paid coach in Pac-12 LOS ANGELES — Tear up that contract that's less than a year old. Mick Cronin now has something much better.