As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins representing. Each week during the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will look at the standout performances of UCLA alumni, current athletes and future stars as we count down the days until fall. Read more...
Photo: Rising senior Aadarsh Tripathi follows through on a backhand during a match. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated June 25 at 9:17 p.m. A championship meet can stamp an athlete’s legacy. And for some, it’s their final time donning a collegiate uniform. Read more...
Photo: Director Joanna Hayes stands on the inside of the Drake Field track. Hayes just completed her inaugural season at the helm of the UCLA track and field program. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
UCLA men’s basketball hired former Bruin guard David Singleton as the newest addition to the squad’s coaching staff, coach Mick Cronin announced Wednesday afternoon. Singleton – who played for UCLA from 2018-2023 and set the program record for most games played with 164 – will join the staff as an assistant coach after spending the last two seasons playing for the College Park Skyhawks, the Atlanta Hawks’ G League affiliate. The Los Angeles local is replacing Brendyn Taylor, who held the role for the past two seasons and was hired in May to take the same position at Loyola Chicago. “It’s obvious that David loves UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Former Bruin guard David Singleton looks up and smiles as he walks onto the court at Pauley Pavilion. Singleton ranks third in program history in 3-pointers made with 219. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Just as UCLA men’s basketball summer session has begun, an alumnus will embark on a separate journey on the red carpets of the 2025 NBA Draft. Read more...
Photo: Forward Kobe Johnson holds the ball by the sideline. The senior graduated from UCLA this June. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
I walked into John Savage’s office May 18 of last year as the only reporter there. Despite UCLA’s sweep of Stanford on Senior Day, the Bruins’ head coach seemingly had very little to celebrate. Read more...
Photo: Coach John Savage walks back to the dugout. In his 21st season as head coach, he led his squad to the Men’s College World Series, ending a 12-year drought. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
No. 15 seed UCLA baseball (48-18, 22-8 Big Ten) lost a weather-induced double header to No. 6 seed LSU 9-5 and No. 3 seed Arkansas 7-3 Tuesday in the Men’s College World Series, ending the Bruins’ season. Read more...
Photo: UCLA baseball celebrates receiving its NCAA Super Regional champion trophy. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated June 18 at 3:43 p.m. OMAHA, Neb. – A steal of home. It’s an image former Bruin Jackie Robinson made famous with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore left fielder Dean West rounds second and heads for third. (Danielle Anz/Daily Bruin senior staff)
