This post was updated Feb. 25 at 9:20 p.m. Comebacks are remembered when they lead to ultimate victory. They’re forgotten when only defeat follows. The Bruins were presented with two opportunities to accomplish the feat Saturday night, both times against double-digit deficits.  They delivered on the first comeback attempt. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball freshman guard Sebastian Mack (left) yells as USC guard Bronny James (right) walks across the floor. The Bruins came back from down 14 in the first half to tie the game at halftime, but couldn’t overcome a deficit that grew to as much as 13 in the second half. (Myka Fromm/Photo editor)

It’s a big week in Westwood. Preparations are beginning in and out of Pauley Pavilion as students begin to camp out for seats and the Bruins ready to face a Trojan team that will now boast one of their leaders. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball sophomore guard Dylan Andrews (left) defends USC guard Boogie Ellis (right) during this year’s game between the Bruins and the Trojans at the Galen Center. (Brandon Morquecho/Photo editor)

Last weekend was not Mick Cronin’s definition of fun. The fifth-year coach – who spells “fun” as W-I-N – witnessed his team lose its six-game winning streak at the hands of a last-second shot from Utah. Read more...

Photo: Coach Mick Cronin (center) points toward freshman guard/forward Brandon Williams (left) during a game, while freshman forward Berke Buyuktuncel (right) stands with other members of UCLA men’s basketball. (Megan Cai/Photo editor)