Monday, December 29

Bulldogs best Bruins as UCLA men’s basketball falls to Gonzaga in 2nd ranked game

This post was updated Dec. 14 at 12:12 a.m. SEATTLE – Some teams are hammers, and some are nails. And in the history of UCLA vs. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin gestures on the court at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The Bruins’ defeat to the Bulldogs brings them to 7-3 for the 2025-26 campaign. (Selin Filiz/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA men’s basketball prioritizes rebounding, physicality ahead of Gonzaga matchup

UCLA has yet to play a ranked team since a late-game collapse to then-No. 5 Arizona on Nov. 14. And in the squad’s 69-65 defeat at the hands of the Wildcats, the Bruins were outrebounded 35-28, prompting coach Mick Cronin to identify crashing the glass as a point of growth. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Steven Jamerson II jumps for a layup with Oregon center Nate Bittle defending him. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA men’s basketball fights back, outpacing Oregon despite nearly losing lead

This post was updated Dec. 6 at 6:50 p.m. Late game collapse avoided once more. After beating Washington by just two points Wednesday night in Seattle – despite holding a 16 point lead with 4:45 remaining in the contest – senior forward Tyler Bilodeau emphasized the importance of preventing complacency. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard/forward Eric Dailey Jr. shoots the ball. Dailey went 6 for 9 from the field, leading the Bruins with 18 points Saturday. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA men’s basketball survives Washington’s comeback attempt in Big Ten opener

This post was updated Dec. 4 at 12:16 a.m. Both sides of the court at Alaska Airlines Arena read “B1G” on Wednesday. And it was a big game – at least, as big as an unranked game in early December could be. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Skyy Clark lines up a shot. Clark’s offensive efficiency – including 78% and 86% clips from the field and deep, respectively – propelled him to a Bruin-career-high scoring night. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


UCLA men’s basketball looks toward Washington matchup as way to develop toughness

Toughness is synonymous with success. Just look at “Bad Boy” Pistons and the “Ewing Era” Knicks, who prided themselves on their mental and physical resilience. And UCLA men’s basketball (5-2) had its toughness challenged during its loss to California Nov. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Donovan Dent rises for a layup at the Chase Center in San Francisco. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA men’s basketball stumbles 80-72 in California matchup affected by injuries

This post was updated Nov. 25 at 10:28 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO — Tyler Bilodeau was missing Tuesday night. And the Bruins felt it. Powered by the opponent’s 50% 3-point clip, No. Read more...

Photo: Coach Mick Cronin looks down while standing on the court during a timeout. Tuesday night’s defeat is the Bruins’ second loss to the Golden Bears in the two squads’ last 14 matchups. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


‘We know what we need to do’: UCLA men’s basketball readies for California game

November basketball is the training ground for what is to come. It’s not conference play, but it’s also not the postseason. A win will not guarantee a ticket to the tournament, and a defeat will not destroy a season. Read more...

Photo: From left to right: redshirt sophomore guard/forward Brandon Williams, sophomore guard Trent Perry, fifth-year guard Jamar Brown, redshirt freshman guard Eric Freeny and redshirt senior forward/center Anthony Peoples Jr. are pictured. (Selin Filiz/Assistant Photo editor)