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Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) reacts in the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The UCLA Bruins send off their six seniors as national champions with dominating win over South Carolina

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Apr 5, 2026

UCLA still awaits NCAA decision on another year of eligibility for Skyy Clark

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Apr 4, 2026

UCLA opens as underdogs versus South Carolina in the national title game

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Apr 4, 2026

Trent Perry becomes the biggest piece to the 2026 puzzle as he announces return to UCLA

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Apr 4, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Eric Dailey Jr. (3) shoots the ball against the UConn Huskies in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Eric Dailey Jr. is the latest piece to the puzzle as 2026 roster construction is in progress

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) shoots the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Brandon Williams (5) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Brandon Williams is another piece that will be returning to the 2026 roster for UCLA

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins center Xavier Booker (1) reacts against the UConn Huskies in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Xavier Booker announces he will return to UCLA for the 2026 season

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) celebrates with forward Angela Dugalić (32) after defeating the Duke Blue Devils in an Elite Eight game in the Sacramento Regional 4 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

UCLA gets a second chance against Texas with a national championship appearance at stake

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Apr 1, 2026

UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close watches the action Saturday, March 7, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament semifinals game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

UCLA could get their revenge opportunity on Texas in the Final Four

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Mar 30, 2026

Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad breaks away for a layup as the Oregon Ducks host the UC Davis Aggies on Dec. 13, 2025, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

Jackson Shelstad is an interesting name in the transfer portal and is very good when healthy

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Mar 29, 2026

UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) blocks a basket attempt by Ohio State Buckeyes guard Kennedy Cambridge (3) on Saturday, March 7, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament semifinals game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Lauren Betts becomes UCLA's all-time leader in blocks with 230 in her career

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Angela Dugalić (32) drives to the basket against Duke Blue Devils forward Delaney Thomas (12) during the second quarter in the Sacramento Regional 4 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

UCLA's elite defense shows up in the second half, and it sends them to a second straight Final Four

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Mar 29, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Isaiah Johnson (2) releases the ball as Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Kanye Clary (1) defends in the second half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Talented guard Isaiah Johnson hits the transfer portal, could home ties give UCLA a chance?

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close during a Sweet Sixteen game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

UCLA women have moved to a six-player rotation as the NCAA tournament tightens up

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 23, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Angela Dugalic (32) battles Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Stailee Heard (32) for a rebound in the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Angela Dugalić in new role off of the Bruins bench this season is playing big-time basketball

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Eric Freeny (8) dribbles the ball against the UCF Knights in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Eric Freeny will return to UCLA for his sophomore season

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) drives to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Harun Zrno (13) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Tyler Bilodeau didn't get to end his college career the way that he would've liked

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) shoots against Minnesota Golden Gophers center Sophie Hart (52) during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

UCLA faces off against Duke with a trip to the Final Four on the line on Sunday

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) drives against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Kiki Rice steps up and dazzles in Sweet 16 against Minnesota

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) reacts in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Skyy Clark starts the petition process for one more year of college eligibility

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) drives against Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Brylee Glenn (12) during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

UCLA uses strong second half to beat Minnesota and move onto the Elite Eight

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 23, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) drives past Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Micah Gray (3) and forward Achol Akot (11) in the first half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lauren Betts is dominating in her final dance in March Madness

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Mar 24, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Sienna Betts (16) shoots over California Baptist Lancers center Emma Johansson (14) in the first half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Sienna Betts gives a glimpse of how she will lead UCLA beginning in 2026

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCF Knights guard Riley Kugel (2) dribbles the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

The UCLA Bruins defense has been their calling card over the last month of basketball

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Mar 21, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; James Madison Dukes wide receiver Landon Ellis (13) runs after making a catch during the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Landon Ellis will step right in and be one of the top targets for Nico Iamaleava

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Eric Freeny (8) dribbles the ball against UCF Knights forward Jamichael Stillwell (4) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

UCLA will need more from their bench on offense in their matchup against UCONN

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Mar 21, 2026

UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) falls on the court due to injury during the first half of Big Ten tournament quarterfinal against Michigan State at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 13, 2026.

UCLA is hopeful to get Tyler Bilodeau back for their round of 32 matchup with UCONN

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Eric Dailey Jr. (3) dribbles the ball against the UCF Knights in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Eric Dailey Jr. answers the call and continues his great play for the Bruins in the round of 64

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Mar 21, 2026

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