Daily Bruin Sports breaks down the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball seasons. Both teams enter the 2026-27 year ranked in the top 25.
How do you build a team from the ground up? That’s the question coach Cori Close will have to figure out this season, as No. 11 UCLA women’s basketball’s top six scorers graduated after last season. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Somto Okafor holds the ball in triple threat while sophomore guard Bonnie Deas defends her. Okafor represented the Spanish national team at the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket, where she was named the MVP. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 10:08 p.m. Mick Cronin, ever the dog-loving clairvoyant, knew what it was going to take to beat the Toreros – defense. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Azavier Robinson attempts a layup with his right hand as San Diego guard Chace Holley rises to contest him. Robinson transferred to UCLA after a year at Butler. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 10:06 p.m. A team’s success depends on whether players are willing to be held accountable – not just by coaches but by teammates as well. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s basketball dribbles up the court while running sprints at practice. The team’s roster consists of five transfers, five returners and two freshmen. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)
