This post was updated June 9 at 5:49 p.m. UCLA Athletics’ first year in the Big Ten didn’t affect its ability to win conference – and national honors. Read more...
Photo: (Left to right: Courtesy of UCLA Athletics, Darlene Sanzon/Daily Bruin senior staff. Designed by Crystal Tompkins/Design director)
In its first year in the Big Ten, UCLA Athletics had its fair share of glory-filled moments. Whether it was perfect 10s, buzzer beaters or last-minute thrillers, these nine athletes forever cemented themself in Bruin history. Read more...
Photo: (Photos by Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor. Designed by Rachel Kristen Lee Yokota/Assistant Design director)
When I started playing organized basketball as a 9-year-old, I never thought it would take me so far away from my hometown of Belgrade, Serbia. Actually, the original reason I began was that I wanted to be better when playing with my classmates in front of school. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Lazar Stefanović runs the court at Pauley Pavilion. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated May 26 at 10:50 p.m. While every season celebrates its star, it also gives rise to unexpected standouts. Whether through breakout performances or quiet consistency, several Bruins made the leap from role players to program cornerstones. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore center Aday Mara puts up a hook shot in a game against North Carolina. Though he transferred to Michigan at the end of the 2024-2025 season, Mara was a centerpiece in UCLA men’s basketball’s rotations this past year. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo Editor)
This post was updated May 22 at 11:11 p.m. With just softball and baseball remaining in the postseason hunt, UCLA’s first year in the Big Ten is nearly in the books. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s water polo stand around coach Adam Wright on the side of the pool. The Bruins’ 2025 season came to a close after a loss in the NCAA semifinal to the Trojans. (Anna Dai-Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA men’s basketball’s (23-11, 13-7 Big Ten) season came to an end after falling 67-58 to Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA men’s basketball gather before facing Tennessee in the NCAA Round of 32 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
UCLA men’s basketball center Aday Mara – otherwise known as Pauley Pavilion’s sweetheart – will not return to the squad for the 2025-2026 season. The Spanish sophomore phenom, who tantalized the Bruin faithful with a blend of shot blocking, passing wizardry and interior scoring, is planning to continue his career away from Westwood. Bruin Report Online first reported the news Monday evening, which was later confirmed by two sources familiar with the situation, according to the Los Angeles Times. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA men’s basketball sophomore center Aday Mara looks toward the paint. Bruin Report Online reported Monday evening that Mara will not be returning to Westwood for the 2025-2026 season. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
