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November 3, 8:40 pm

Five Things: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Arizona

This story was updated Nov. 3 at 9:19 p.m.   No. 22 UCLA men’s basketball (1-0) opened its season with an 84-75 victory over No. 5 Arizona (0-1) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, overcoming a career-best 38-point performance from Wildcat forward Ivan Kharchenkov and a furious second-half comeback to deliver coach Mick Cronin’s second win over a top-five opponent in 2026. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Jaylen Petty brings the ball above his head with both hands. Petty totaled 13 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in his UCLA debut. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns

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November 2, 4:52 pm

Roster Reset: UCLA men’s basketball looks to correct last year’s mistakes with strengthened squad

This post was updated Nov. 6 at 1:54 p.m. In the spirit of Bruin excellence, coach Mick Cronin once again brings in a talented class of four transfers and four freshmen – including a 17-year-old already named to the Julius Erving Award Watch List – to match with three returning starters for No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball senior guard/forward Eric Dailey Jr. bumps into a San Diego defender during an exhibition game at Pauley Pavilion on Oct. 27. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

Sports, Sports Columns, Women's Basketball

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November 1, 11:01 pm

Roster Reset: Who fills the gaps? UCLA women’s basketball enters season with revamped roster

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 5:13 p.m. No. 11 UCLA women’s basketball enters the 2026-27 season coming off the program’s first national championship run in the NCAA era. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close (left) chats with assistant coach Noelle Quinn during the team’s practice at Mo Ostin Basketball Center on Tuesday. Quinn, who played for the Bruins from 2004 to 2007, joined Close’s staff in August. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

Sports, Sports Columns, Women's Basketball

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October 31, 4:43 pm

Sinclairity: UCLA women’s basketball could have a future star in freshman Somto Okafor

How do you build a team from the ground up? That’s the question coach Cori Close will have to figure out this season, as No. 11 UCLA women’s basketball’s top six scorers graduated after last season. Read more...

Photo: Freshman guard Somto Okafor holds the ball in triple threat while sophomore guard Bonnie Deas defends her. Okafor represented the Spanish national team at the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket, where she was named the MVP. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

Football, Sports, Sports Columns

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October 27, 8:36 pm

Jacob’s Wake-Up Call: Ty Dieffenbach keeps the Bruins’ competitive streak amid Iamaleava’s injury

This post was updated Oct. 27 at 11:38 p.m. The best job in football is often said to be the backup quarterback. With only one person in that position on the field at any given time, you’re pretty much guaranteed a day off on Saturdays – or Sundays if you’re in the NFL – getting paid millions of dollars to watch your team from a perfect sideline view. Read more...

Photo: Senior quarterback Ty Dieffenbach prepares to throw the ball while moving to the side. Dieffenbach threw for 198 yards and one touchdown Saturday. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


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