UCLA has historically been one of the top producers for talent that has graced mid-June’s NBA draft. UCLA ranks fourth all-time in players selected in the first round with 39 – only behind powerhouses Kentucky, North Carolina and Duke – and it is one of 19 schools with at least two No. 1 picks. This […]
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Meet Your Maikis: New Orleans Pelicans’ games of trades has created all-star team around Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball is leaving California for the first time in his basketball career. After high school in Chino Hills, college in Westwood and two seasons at the Staples Center, the former UCLA men’s basketball guard is headed to the Bayou. After two years of playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, Ball will join the up-and-coming […]
In light of Jim Mora lawsuit, criticism emerges against football coach Chip Kelly
A few former Bruins have been taking some parting shots at coach Chip Kelly. After three UCLA football alumni sued former coach Jim Mora in May for his role in their career-ending injuries, a handful of other Bruins have taken to social media to turn the conversation to Kelly. Former high school football coach and […]
Baseball sends Bruins to compete in summer leagues, collegiate national team
Summer is here, but many Bruins won’t be having a vacation for the foreseeable future. Twenty-one players from UCLA baseball are slated to compete in various summer leagues this offseason. The Bruins will compete in leagues from coast to coast, including the West Coast League, the Cape Cod League, the Northwoods League and for the […]
Jaylen Hands selected No. 56 overall in NBA Draft, 2 Bruins go undrafted
This post was updated June 21 at 8:50 a.m. It took nearly five hours, but a Bruin finally came off the board. Former UCLA men’s basketball guard Jaylen Hands was selected No. 56 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The Los Angeles Clippers initially held the pick, but they agreed to a […]
Men’s basketball releases nonconference schedule for 2019-2020 season
This post was updated June 19 at 12:24 p.m. UCLA men’s basketball announced a 13-game nonconference schedule for the 2019-2020 season that will include the Maui Jim Maui Invitational and the team’s first face-off with UNLV since 2015. This will be the Bruins’ sixth time competing in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational. While the bracket […]
Momentum of 2019 season has track and field optimistic for what’s next
The track and field program improved in the Pac-12 and nationally in 2019, but the Bruins said they’re chasing titles in 2020. The UCLA men’s track and field team climbed the rankings throughout the outdoor season on the back of strong postseason performances. In the Pac-12 championships, UCLA tied with Oregon with only a few […]