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Mar 7, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) drives to the basket ahead of Utah Utes forward James Okonkwo (32) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

UCLA missing out on Tounde Yessoufou leaves limited options in the transfer portal

Justin Hickey

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Apr 29, 2026

Paul McNeil Jr. is a one of the best 3-point shooters in the nation and is still available

Justin Hickey

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Apr 25, 2026

Julius Halaifonua is a true center that is still sitting in the transfer portal

Justin Hickey

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Apr 25, 2026

UCLA should enter the Juke Harris sweepstakes as they still need another scorer

Justin Hickey

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Apr 25, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) drives against Arizona State Sun Devils guard Noah Meeusen (15) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

UCLA must land Tounde Yessoufou after missing out on John Blackwell

Justin Hickey

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Apr 24, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones' forward Addy Brown (24) takes a three-point shot against Oklahoma State Cowgirls during the first quarter in the senior day women basketball at Hilton Coliseum on February. 25, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

UCLA makes big-time addition and adds Addy Brown to the mix

Justin Hickey

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Apr 24, 2026

Tulane's Rowan Brumbaugh (7) goes for a layup during the first round American Conference Tournament game between Memphis and Tulane in Birmingham, Ala, on March 11, 2026.

UCLA loses out on recent target in Rowan Brumbaugh as he commits to SMU

Justin Hickey

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Apr 19, 2026

Mar 14, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) reacts after making a three point basket against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

UCLA remains in contention for star Wisconsin transfer guard John Blackwell

Justin Hickey

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Apr 18, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Georgetown Hoyas guard KJ Lewis (5) drives against Butler Bulldogs guard Azavier Robinson (23) during the second half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

UCLA receives commitment from Azavier "Stink" Robinson

Justin Hickey

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Apr 18, 2026

ASU Sun Devils center Massamba Diop (35) dunks the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on March 3, 2026.

If UCLA wants a true traditional big man, they should enter the Massamba Diop list

Justin Hickey

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 17, 2026; Dayton, OH, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Matt Able (3) dribbles the ball defended by Texas Longhorns guard Chendall Weaver (2) in the first half during a first four game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

UCLA adding Matt Able would help with size at the guard position

Justin Hickey

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Fort Worth, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elina Aarnisalo (17) scores a basket against UConn Huskies forward Serah Williams (22) during the second half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Elina Aarnisalo returns to UCLA a better and more experienced player

Justin Hickey

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Storrs, CT, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Addy Brown (24) looks to pass the ball against Syracuse Orange forward Journey Thompson (2) in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Addy Brown would provide UCLA with a veteran player that can elevate the offense

Justin Hickey

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) drives against High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

UCLA set to host star Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell

Justin Hickey

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Apr 14, 2026

UCLA guard Skyy Clark (55) shoots a 3-pointer against Michigan State guard Kur Teng (2) during the first half of Big Ten tournament quarterfinal at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Skyy Clark leaves behind spacing void that UCLA will look to replace

Justin Hickey

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Nikolas Khamenia (14) blocks the shot of St. John's Red Storm forward Rubén Prey (17) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Nikolas Khamenia heading back home to Los Angeles provides intrigue for Bruins

Justin Hickey

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Jaylen Petty (11) shoots against Akron Zips guard Shammah Scott (1) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

UCLA continues trend of going younger eligibility wise with Jaylen Petty interest

Justin Hickey

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin 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

UCLA has shown interest in the No. 1 JUCO player from 2024-25 season

Justin Hickey

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Apr 11, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Gabe Cupps (4) dribbles between Appalachian State Mountaineers center Luke Wilson (3) and guard Kasen Jennings (13) during the NCAA men's basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus on Nov. 11, 2025.

UCLA will hold a visit for an elite defensive player this weekend from Appalachian State

Justin Hickey

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Apr 11, 2026

Michigan center Malick Kordel (32) dunks against Howard during the second half of NCAA Tournament First Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Malick Kordel provides intriguing upside as traditional big man for UCLA

Justin Hickey

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Apr 11, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) drives to the basket against High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

UCLA lands in the top six for star transfer guard John Blackwell

Justin Hickey

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Apr 10, 2026

Butler Bulldogs guard Azavier Robinson (23) jumps over Georgetown Hoyas guard KJ Lewis (5) to pass Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, during a basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Georgetown Hoyas at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

UCLA has shown interest in Azavier "Stink" Robinson a transfer from Butler

Justin Hickey

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Apr 9, 2026

Feb 18, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Filip Jovic (38) shoots as Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Jamarion Davis-Fleming (0) defends during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Filip Jović brings intriguing potential to the Bruins and fits the mold that Mick Cronin was looking for

Justin Hickey

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Apr 9, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats forward Amelia Hassett (32) and Arkansas Razorbacks guard Bonnie Deas (22) go for the ball Wednesday, March 4, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament first round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

UCLA begins their reload with one of the best rebounding guards in the nation in Bonnie Deas

Justin Hickey

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Apr 9, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego State Aztecs forward Magoon Gwath (0) grabs a rebound against Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) during the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Magoon Gwath is a legit big man that can change a defensive identity of a team

Justin Hickey

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Apr 6, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Aaliyah Crump (23) dribbles against UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Aaliyah Crump enters the portal and is a perfect fit to UCLA on a three-year timeline

Justin Hickey

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Apr 6, 2026

Miami RedHawks guard Tamar Singer (13) hits a 3-point basket over Ohio Bobcats guard Monica Williams (13) in the first quarter of the NCAA Basketball game at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio, on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Tamar Singer is a two-way guard that can help fill a need that UCLA has at guard

Justin Hickey

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) shoots while defended by Alabama Crimson Tide forward Aiden Sherrell (22) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Alabama big man Aiden Sherrell hits the transfer portal and is a defensive monster

Justin Hickey

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Apr 6, 2026

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