The Latest Breaking News from Mick Cronin

UCLA Extends Mick Cronin’s Contract Ahead of First NCAA Tournament Game

The Bruins coach led the team to their first Final Four since 2008 last season.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2022

Mick Cronin Calls Out ‘West Coast Bias’ in USC's Projected Seeding

The Bruins coach thinks the Trojans are a better team than people think.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 12, 2022

Bill Plaschke: March Madness is nearly here, and UCLA is ready to go dancing

For a UCLA team that has waited a year for the return of the magic, the familiar signs were everywhere.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 6, 2022

Mick Cronin making sure UCLA gets its rest amid busy stretch

His team forced to play practically every other day, UCLA coach Mick Cronin wasn't going to take it sitting down.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2022

No. 7 UCLA goes on the defensive to deliver Mick Cronin his first win over Stanford

LOS ANGELES — Mick Cronin has taken UCLA to a Final Four. He’s restocked the roster with talented players who complement the ones he inherited. He’s restored prestige to the Bruins brand.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 30, 2022

‘We’re Going to Win Or Die Trying’: UCLA Is Embracing Its New Challenge

After their magical Final Four run, the Bruins want even more this time with a veteran, battle-tested roster.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 27, 2022

UCLA finishes strong against Utah to avoid major upset

SALT LAKE CITY — Mick Cronin brought out an old boxing reference when asked about the challenge facing his ninth-ranked team against a massive underdog, mentioning Buster Douglas’ epic upset of Mike Tyson as evidence of what can happen without inflicting enough early damage.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 21, 2022