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Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) and UCLA guard Eric Freeny (8) fight for the ball as UCLA guard Trent Perry (0) (left) looks on during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

UCLA is better equipped this time around to handle a three-guard starting lineup

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Feb 22, 2026

UCLA secures the Big Ten regular season title with win and Michigan loss

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Feb 22, 2026

Skyy Clark's spacing changes the dynamic of the UCLA Bruins offense

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Feb 22, 2026

Xavier Booker showed shades of his Rutgers game versus Illinois in the win

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Feb 22, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3) lets out a yell after scoring while Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) (left) and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) (right) look on in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Eric Dailey Jr. brushes off criticism and showed up when UCLA needed him the most

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Feb 22, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA guard Trent Perry (0) reacts to scoring against Illinois during the second half while UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) (left) and Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) (right) look on at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

UCLA looks to move to 19-9 on the season as they welcome in crosstown rival USC next

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Feb 22, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA guard Donovan Dent (2) celebrates scoring the winning basket in overtime against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Donovan Dent's mentality won the game for the Bruins despite tough shooting night

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Feb 22, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois forward David Mirkovic (0) and guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) defend UCLA guard Donovan Dent (2) during the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

UCLA Bruins keep NCAA tournament hopes alive with thrilling Tyus Edney like buzzer beater

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Feb 21, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) tries a reverse shot off the glass during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

UCLA will need to play like their season is on the line tonight, because it most likely is make-or-break

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Feb 21, 2026

Dec 30, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; A general overall aerial view of Rose Bowl Stadium facade, the site of the 111th Rose Bowl Game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oregon Ducks. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

UCLA will continue at the Rose Bowl with home games for the 2026 season

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Feb 21, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin gestures after a turnover against Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

If UCLA were to cut ties with Mick Cronin, it would not be a cheap one considering his new contract extension

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Feb 18, 2026

Nov 15, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Utah Utes safety Tao Johnson (5) in action during the second half against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Advanced metrics show that Tao Johnson could be one of the best transfer portal additions that UCLA made

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Feb 18, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins head football coach Bob Chesney is introduced during the basketball game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Bob Chesney is creating excitement around UCLA football that has been absent the last few years

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Feb 18, 2026

Dec 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) is defended by Cal Poly Mustangs guard Peter Bandelj (9) as he shoots a 3-point basket during the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

UCLA is one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the nation but one of the lower volume shooting teams

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Feb 18, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Gabriela Jaquez (11), forward Sienna Betts (16) and center Lauren Betts (51) look on from the bench during the second half against Long Beach State Beach at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

No. 2 UCLA is at home for a matchup with Washington on Thursday night

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Feb 18, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) attempts a layup against Syracuse Orange forward William Kyle (42) during the during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

UCLA is missing paint and rim protection, and their former player William Kyle III is doing just that at Syracuse

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Feb 18, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) is defended by Washington Huskies forward Hannes Steinbach (6) as he drives to the basket in the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

UCLA will be left in tough position if Trent Perry transfers or inserts name into NBA Draft

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Feb 18, 2026

UCLA's head coach Mick Cronin reacts during the first half against Michigan State on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Mick Cronin has become social media sensation with postgame press conferences this season

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Feb 18, 2026

Michigan State's Jalyn Brown, left, is blocked by UCLA's Lauren Betts during the third quarter on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

UCLA finishes regular season with 10-1 record against ranked opponents in historic effort

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Feb 18, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) dribbles defended by Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

UCLA's season is on the line against No. 10 Illinois on Saturday with March fading away fast

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Feb 18, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denham Wojcik (10) battles UCLA Bruins guard Jamar Brown (4) and UCLA Bruins center Steven Jamerson II (24) for the ball during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

UCLA's quad 1 record doesn't speak good volumes for NCAA tournament hopes

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Feb 18, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) drives past the Michigan State Spartans defense during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

UCLA is officially on bubble watch after disappointing showing against Michigan State

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Feb 18, 2026

Sep 5, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; James Madison Dukes running back Wayne Knight (3) tries to avoid the tackle of Louisville Cardinals linebacker Antonio Watts (9) during the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated James Madison 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

2026 stat predictions Wayne Knight continues to be an all-purpose back in new Bruins era

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Feb 15, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Leland Smith (1) runs for the first down after the catch against Hawaii Rainbow Wahine defensive back Devyn King (24) during the third quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

2026 stat predictions Leland Smith hits the 1,000-yard mark to become NFL prospect

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Feb 15, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) carries the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

2026 stat predictions Nico Iamaleava cements NFL Draft status with big season in Bob Chesney's first year

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3) dribbles defended by Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

25 game check in UCLA needs Eric Dailey Jr. to score and defend down the stretch

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Feb 14, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Xavier Booker (1) defends a shot by Washington Huskies center Lathan Sommerville (24) in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

25 game check in Xavier Booker looks to find consistency similar to 24-point outburst against Rutgers

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Feb 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) is defended by Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

UCLA is playing for their NCAA tournament lives in the next two games after lopsided Michigan loss

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Feb 14, 2026

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