Tuesday, June 23

‘finding balance’: Monique Billings harmonizes basketball, professional endeavors

This post was updated June 3 at 12:19 a.m. Balance is often elusive. It’s easily attainable in words. But realizing it in its entirety is rare. Read more...

Photo: Dallas Wings forward Monique Billings high-fives fans after a game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 26 at Crypto.com arena. Billings notched 18 points and 12 rebounds on the night. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)



Hawai’i sophomore center Bia Mantellato Dias to join UCLA women’s water polo

This post was updated June 2 at 11:54 p.m. The national champions have added more star power to their lineup ahead of next season. Hawai’i sophomore center Bia Mantellato Dias announced Thursday on the Total Waterpolo Podcast that she will be transferring to UCLA women’s water polo. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright looks over the pool. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)


Battle of the Editors: Which UCLA athlete would excel in a second sport?

This post was updated June 2 at 11:58 p.m. UCLA has a handful of two-sport athletes, with three across its 21 chartered sports. Most recently, Gabriela Jaquez became the third, with the women’s basketball sophomore forward joining UCLA softball’s roster ahead of the NCAA tournament. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball sophomore forward/center Adem Bona elevates to grab a rebound. (Ella Greenberg Winnick/Daily Bruin staff)




Emma Malabuyo qualifies to represent Philippines at 2024 Paris Olympics

Emma Malabuyo’s Olympic dream began when she was a little girl. And now, they’ve been realized. After missing Olympic qualification through the World Cup Series this year, the UCLA gymnastics junior clinched a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics after placing third in the all-around at the 2024 Asian Championships on May 24 – a competition she had just four weeks to prepare for. Read more...

Photo: Junior Emma Malabuyo celebrates after a routine at the NCAA California regional in Berkeley. (Neha Krishnakumar/Daily Bruin staff)