Thursday, November 5

UCLA men’s basketball seeks to prove itself against No. 5 Arizona

Be at your best when your best is needed. Coach John Wooden’s sentiments continue to echo through Pauley Pavilion and Westwood more than three decades after the Bruins’ most recent title and more than four decades since the last one with the historic coach. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball freshman guard/forward Joe Philon III high-fives coaches and teammates as he makes his way to the bench at Pauley Pavilion on Oct. 27. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)


Roster Reset: UCLA men’s basketball looks to correct last year’s mistakes with strengthened squad

In the spirit of Bruin excellence, coach Mick Cronin once again brings in a talented class of four transfers and four freshmen – including a 17-year-old already named to the Julius Erving Award Watch List – to match with three returning starters for No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball senior guard/forward Eric Dailey Jr. bumps into a San Diego defender during an exhibition game at Pauley Pavilion on Oct. 27. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)




Roster Reset: Who fills the gaps? UCLA women’s basketball enters season with revamped roster

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 5:13 p.m. No. 11 UCLA women’s basketball enters the 2026-27 season coming off the program’s first national championship run in the NCAA era. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close (left) chats with assistant coach Noelle Quinn during the team’s practice at Mo Ostin Basketball Center on Tuesday. Quinn, who played for the Bruins from 2004 to 2007, joined Close’s staff in August. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA women’s basketball set to debut new-look roster in opener against Lehigh

Champions set the tone before the season starts. And the reigning National Champions will be able to display their revamped tone in front of local students Monday. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Elina Aarnisalo goes in for a layup against California guard Gisella Maul. Aarnisalo returned to Westwood ahead of the 2026-27 season after spending her sophomore campaign at North Carolina. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)