INDIANAPOLIS — Before the Bruins knew this tournament run would lead to their first national semifinal appearance in over a decade, they had to duke it out in a play-in game against the Spartans. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Johnny Juzang put up 28 points in No. 11 seed UCLA men’s basketball’s Elite Eight victory over No. 1 seed Michigan on Sunday. Juzang won the East Region’s Most Outstanding Player award with the performance, bringing his average to 21.6 points per game across the five contests. (Courtesy of Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS — The Bruins were able to get a full season under their belt this year, but it came at a cost. The Den wasn’t there to see it. Read more...

Photo: While No. 11 seed UCLA men’s basketball has continued to advance in March Madness, three loyal fans have attended every game in Indianapolis and plan to until the Bruins are knocked out of the tournament. (Daily Bruin file photo)

INDIANAPOLIS — Gus Johnson’s call is almost as iconic as the play itself. “And a steal, Farmar,” Johnson yelled. “Inside, the freshman, oh! Raivio, last chance to dance – oh, what a game! Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball will face Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament Saturday. Fifteen years ago, the Bruins and Bulldogs played in the Sweet 16, with the former pulling off a remarkable comeback. (Daily Bruin archive)

The Final Four is one win away, but No. 11 seed UCLA men’s basketball (21-9, 13-6 Pac-12) will have to pull off one more upset to get there. Read more...

With No. 11 seed UCLA men’s basketball (21-9, 13-6 Pac-12) and No. 1 seed Michigan (23-4, 14-3 Big Ten) set to face off in the Elite Eight on Tuesday, Daily Bruin senior staffer Sam Connon sought out the help of someone who’s familiar with both programs. Read more...

Photo: As UCLA men’s basketball prepares to face Michigan on Tuesday, Daily Bruin caught up with a former sports editor to get his insight on the matchup between the Bruins and Wolverines. (Photo by Trevor Brown Jr/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)