Thursday, July 9

MLB Mock Draft 2025: Projecting UCLA baseball’s potential major league picks

This post was updated July 13 at 6:27 p.m. When top high school prospects choose the collegiate path, they commit themselves to earning a degree while continuing to pursue their athletic dream – committing to three years of growth, improvement and development, while simultaneously pursuing their professional aspirations. Read more...

Photo: (Left to right: Photos by Jeannie Kim/Daily Bruin senior staff, Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor, Darlene Sanzon/Daily Bruin senior staff, Jeannie Kim/Daily Bruin senior staff, Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor. Photo illustration by Bethany Kim/Daily Bruin)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Bruin athletes find success in professional softball, beach volleyball leagues

As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many current and former Bruins taking part. Each week during the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will take a look at the standout performances of the past week from UCLA athletes as we count down the days until fall. Read more...

Photo: Former Bruin outfielder Jadelyn Allchin readies herself in the batter’s box. Allchin played one season at UCLA in 2024 after transferring from Washington. (Darlene Sanzon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA softball standout Megan Grant to join women’s basketball for senior campaign

Two-time NFCA All-American and UCLA softball utility Megan Grant has joined the UCLA women’s basketball roster for the 2025-2026 season, the team announced Friday. Grant – who concluded her junior campaign with 26 home runs, 81 RBIs and a .376 batting average – was a multi-sport varsity athlete at Aragon High School in San Mateo, California. Read more...

Photo: Rising senior utility Megan Grant stands in the left-handed batter’s box with the bat in her hands. Grant finished the 2025 campaign with 26 home runs – setting the Big Ten single-season home run record – along with 81 RBIs and a .376 batting average. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)


Jaquez and Kneepkens face off in AmeriCup before collegiate season

This post was updated July 13 at 6:48 p.m. Before soon-to-be Bruin teammates Gabriela Jaquez and Gianna Kneepkens join forces at Pauley Pavilion this fall, they will compete on the same court – but as opponents. Read more...

Photo: Rising graduate student and Utah transfer Gianna Kneepkens (left) and rising senior Gabriela Jaquez (right) competed against each other at the FIBA AmeriCup, representing USA and Mexico, respectively. (Left to right: Courtesy of Utah Athletics, Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


Dizon’s Disposition: John Savage needs to expand recruiting pool, focus on pitching development

This post was updated July 13 at 6:41 p.m. UCLA baseball coach John Savage made a name for himself in college baseball through high school recruiting and player development. Read more...

Photo: Coach John Savage sits in the dugout while he looks towards the field. Savage led his team back to Omaha this season for the first time since 2013. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Dugalić’s career-high statistics in EuroBasket, incoming Bruin gymnasts

This post was updated July 6 at 6:04 p.m. As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many current and former Bruins taking part. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student forward Angela Dugalić will return to UCLA for a sixth collegiate season after playing with the Serbian national team this summer. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA men’s volleyball represents Team USA among players and coaches

This post was updated July 6 at 6:26 p.m. A new Olympic cycle brings new opportunities for the next generation of Bruins. Some of UCLA men’s volleyball’s players are capitalizing on just that as they compete for Team USA in the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League, which began June 11 and will run until Aug. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA middle blocker Merrick McHenry (left) smiles during a match at Pauley Pavilion. Former UCLA outside hitter Ethan Champlin (right) prepares to receive the ball. L: (Daily Bruin file photo) R: (Daily Bruin file photo)