A third former Bruin joins the professional ranks. Former UCLA and Syracuse men’s basketball forward/center William Kyle III signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, ESPN reported. Read more...
Photo: Former Bruin William Kyle III leaps toward the basket for a layup. (Daily Bruin file photo)
One week after head coach Cori Close strengthened her staff, a key member announced her departure from the program. Former UCLA women’s basketball assistant coach Tasha Brown left Westwood and joined Washington’s coaching staff, as announced June 26. Read more...
Photo: Former assistant coach Tasha Brown (left) talks with head coach Cori Close (right) on the sideline. Brown led the “Mind Gym” program that helped the Bruins win the national championship in the 2025-26 season. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The NBA just got one Bruin larger. UCLA men’s basketball’s Tyler Bilodeau was drafted 43rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: Forward Tyler Bilodeau attempts a floater over an opposing defender. Bilodeau was drafted 43rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets following two seasons at UCLA. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated June 23 at 7:27 p.m. Just a day after former Michigan head coach Dusty May left college basketball for the NBA, three of his players – one a former Bruin – will make the professional jump with him. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA men’s basketball center Aday Mara dribbles by an opposing defender. Mara was drafted 12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2026 NBA Draft. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A high school senior in Reno, Nevada, threw 24 consecutive no-hit innings in 1983. The right-hander finished the year with a 1.16 ERA, and the New York Yankees came calling in June. Read more...
Photo: John Savage rests his head on his hand as he speaks to the media following UCLA’s elimination from NCAA regionals May 31. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated June 23 at 1:39 p.m. UCLA gymnastics landed its first transfer of the offseason Monday. Rising senior Alilah Alvarado announced her move from Provo, Utah, to Westwood on Instagram. Read more...
Photo: UCLA gymnastics lines up for the national anthem during the 2026 NCAA Corvallis Regional. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)
The 2026 NBA Draft is set to take place June 23-24, during which 60 new names will be called into the league. UCLA men’s basketball’s most recent draft selection was former center Adem Bona, who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 41st pick in 2024. Read more...
Photo: Forward Tyler Bilodeau leaps for a dunk in Pauley Pavilion. Bilodeau graduated from UCLA in 2026 following two seasons with the Bruins. (Daily Bruin file photo)
