Lucas Oil Stadium was the location. April 3, 2021, the date. No. 1 seed Gonzaga, the opponent. UCLA men’s basketball was in the Final Four, and coach Mick Cronin was facing the biggest test of his career under the brightest lights. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin sits at the podium during a March Madness press conference. Cronin is entering his fifth season as the Bruins’ head coach. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Often confined to the shadows, Dylan Andrews was keen to be hidden no longer. He lurked behind a program icon, patiently waiting for opportunity to shine upon him. Read more...
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This post was updated Nov. 6 at 1:09 a.m. The last time the Bruins lost a game in Pauley Pavilion, there were no fans to send home sulking. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore forward/center Adem Bona (middle) shouts in the direction of former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa (left), while former UCLA men’s basketball guard Amari Bailey (right) celebrates. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Nov. 2 at 9:46 p.m. It was only fitting that on the spookiest night of the year, the Bruins gave their fans a scare – moments before the opening tip, no less. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Sebastian Mack reaches for a layup against guard/forward Andre Ball. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:18 p.m. UCLA – perhaps better known as “Under Construction Like Always” – has welcomed a new project to Westwood. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore forward/center Adem Bona (left) talks to coach Mick Cronin (right) during a game. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)
Jaime Jaquez Jr. casts a large shadow over the Bruins’ practice court. The former guard/forward walked the halls of the Mo Ostin Basketball Center for four years. Read more...
Photo: Coach Mick Cronin gestures to the bench during a game. Cronin is entering his fifth season as UCLA men’s basketball’s head coach. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)
A number of Bruin duos excelled in summer tournaments, whether they were representing their school, their country or themselves. The Daily Bruin Sports editors debate which pair of teammates had the best summer performances and what that could mean for them in the season ahead. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore setter Andrew Rowan (left) sets the ball, while sophomore outside hitter Zach Rama (right) reaches up on a block attempt. (Left to right: Shane Yu/Daily Bruin, Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
