Even after back-to-back defeats, coach Mick Cronin isn’t worried about UCLA’s wins and losses. And he certainly doesn’t care about those that bet on his Bruins, metaphorically and literally. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s basketball junior guard Jaylen Clark defends USC guard Drew Peterson during the Bruins’ loss to the Trojans on Jan. 26. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)
Coach Mick Cronin has built a reputation for his emphasis on deflections and full-court ferocity in post-game press conferences. Defense wins championships, but Thursday night forced the fourth-year coach to acknowledge the Bruins’ shortcomings on the other end. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin coaches from the sideline during his team’s loss to USC on Thursday. The Bruins have lost two straight games after stringing together 14 consecutive wins. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin senior staff)
In the first episode of “Out of Bounds,” Daily Bruin’s sports podcast, Sports Editor Sam Settleman and senior staff writer discuss the two most intriguing UCLA men’s basketball players and assistant Sports Editor Grace Whitaker and staff writer Gavin Carlson break down the two most intriguing UCLA women’s basketball players. Read more...
This post was updated Jan. 27 at 12:40 a.m. UCLA had been in this spot before. Up big at the half, all the momentum in the world, a reeling rival in the opposing locker room. Three weeks ago, the Bruins ran into the halftime locker room up by 18 against the Trojans. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. elevates for a layup. No. 8 UCLA men’s basketball fell to USC at the Galen Center on Thursday night after being outscored 52-27 in the second half. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)
For the first time in more than two months, the Bruins are heading into their next game coming off a loss. On Saturday, UCLA stumbled through its worst offensive performance of the year – setting season lows in scoring and efficiency with 52 points on 31.3% shooting – as its 14-game win streak came to an end against Arizona. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior guard Tyger Campbell runs the point in UCLA men’s basketball’s win over USC on Jan. 5. The Bruins and Trojans will play their second game of the season Thursday. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan. 24 at 10:50 p.m. No. 8 UCLA men’s basketball (17-3, 8-1 Pac-12) will make the short journey to the Galen Center on Thursday evening to take on USC (14-6, 6-3) after the Bruins took the first matchup between the two teams earlier in January. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward Adem Bona puts up a shot in the paint in UCLA men’s basketball’s win over USC on Jan. 5. The Bruins and Trojans will face off again at the Galen Center on Thursday. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan. 22 at 10:31 p.m. The same script has repeated itself over and over for the Bruins. Low-scoring, slugfest first halves are followed by just enough toughness and grit – and some improved offense – to win the game for UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Jaylen Clark dribbles around a Utah defender on Jan. 12. Clark notched a double-double Saturday afternoon, but No. 5 UCLA men’s basketball’s 14-game win streak snapped at the hands of Arizona. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
