Saturday, August 15

In the news:

2026 Big Ten Preview: Michigan State

This post was updated July 12 at 10:28 p.m. UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school. Read more...

Photo: Guard Jeremy Fears Jr. rises at the rim for a basket. Fears will return to Michigan State for his rising junior season after leading the country in assists per game. (Photo by Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin senior staff, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant design director)


Pro Bruin Rundown: UCLA men’s basketball stars take on international league, NBA

This post was updated July 12 at 10:30 p.m. As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins, past and present, representing their teams. Read more...

Photo: Rising senior guard/forward Eric Dailey Jr. dribbles past an opposing Argentinian defender. Dailey helped Team USA go 18-0 at the Americas North division of the FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League. (Courtesy of USA Basketball)



2026 Big Ten Preview: Illinois

This post was updated July 19 at 11:19 p.m. UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school. Read more...

Photo: Defensive back Matthew Bailey stands ready for the play to begin. Bailey has led the Fighting Illini in tackles the past two seasons, recording 76 the most recent year. (Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant design director, Photo courtesy of Brett Moore/Illinois Athletics)


2026 Big Ten Preview: Ohio State

This post was updated July 6 at 12:19 a.m. UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school. Read more...

Photo: Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith runs with the ball. One of two receivers in program history with two 1,000-yard receiving seasons, Smith’s 2,558 receiving yards and 27 touchdown receptions are the most by any Big Ten receiver in their first two seasons. (Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant design director, Photo courtesy of Ohio State Athletics)



Forward Tyler Bilodeau attempts a floater over an opposing defender. Bilodeau was drafted 43rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets following two seasons at UCLA. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Brooklyn Nets select UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau with No. 43 pick

The NBA just got one Bruin larger. UCLA men’s basketball’s Tyler Bilodeau was drafted 43rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Forward Tyler Bilodeau attempts a floater over an opposing defender. Bilodeau was drafted 43rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets following two seasons at UCLA. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Forward Tyler Bilodeau attempts a floater over an opposing defender. Bilodeau was drafted 43rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets following two seasons at UCLA. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)