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March 18, 12:13 pm

Men’s basketball’s Chris Smith to return to March Madness from the sidelines

Of all the Bruins who got an all-expenses-paid trip to Indiana this week, one of them won’t be taking the floor. Instead, Chris Smith will be cheering his teammates on from the bench, still recovering from the torn ACL he sustained in a home game against Utah on Dec. Read more...

Photo: After a season-ending injury on New Year’s Eve, senior guard Chris Smith has transitioned to a role from the bench for UCLA men’s basketball – coaching and cheering on his teammates as they begin their March Madness run. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin staff)

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March 17, 12:59 pm

Un-Connon Opinions: NCAA tournament win under Cronin will be crucial to men’s basketball comeback

When Mick Cronin spoke with the media Sunday after finding out his Bruins had made the NCAA tournament, he reaffirmed the promise he made to the fanbase when he took the job in April 2019. Read more...

Photo: Coach Mick Cronin has led UCLA men’s basketball to its first NCAA tournament appearance with him at the helm. The Bruins received one of the last at-large bids, meaning they will have to win a First Four game to advance to the main bracket. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin staff)

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March 14, 3:49 pm

UCLA men’s basketball to play First Four matchup against Michigan State

This post was updated March 14 at 5:33 p.m. For the second time in four years, the Bruins will be heading to the First Four with a spot in the field of 64 on the line. Read more...

Photo: Coach Mick Cronin will lead UCLA men’s basketball to its first NCAA tournament with him at the helm. The Bruins will play in the First Four in their first appearance since 2018. (Naveed Pour/Daily Bruin staff)

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March 11, 5:39 pm

Men’s basketball exits Pac-12 tournament with overtime loss to Oregon State

This post was updated March 11 at 6:21 p.m. LAS VEGAS – Jules Bernard had multiple chances to win the game for the Bruins. The first time, the junior guard went 1-of-2 from the free-throw line when a perfect trip would have given UCLA a lead with three seconds left in regulation. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Jules Bernard recorded his first double-double of the season with 19 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough, as UCLA men’s basketball fell to Oregon State on Thursday, bowing out in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)

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March 10, 12:44 pm

Men’s basketball returns to Las Vegas for shot to play in March Madness

The last time the Bruins were in Las Vegas, they were preparing for a Pac-12 quarterfinals matchup with the Golden Bears. That game never tipped off – the conference tournament was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the entire roster and coaching staff were packed on a plane and shipped home. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior forward Cody Riley has started in all but one of UCLA men’s basketball games heading into the Pac-12 tournament. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin staff)


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