With NBA free agency having started Sunday, the Daily Bruin Sports editors decided to take a look back at some of the most influential professional Bruins. Read more...
Photo: In his time in the NBA, former Bruin guard Russell Westbrook has established himself as a star. Westbrook has recreated the way the point guard position is evaluated by being productive in so many facets of the game. (Creative Commons photo by SD Dirk via Flickr)
Lonzo Ball is leaving California for the first time in his basketball career. After high school in Chino Hills, college in Westwood and two seasons at the Staples Center, the former UCLA men’s basketball guard is headed to the Bayou. Read more...
Photo: New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball was recently traded from the Los Angeles Lakers in the trade that netted the Lakers All-Star center Anthony Davis (Daily Bruin file photo).
Many people expected Dan Guerrero’s final exploit before the end of his contract as UCLA’s athletic director would be hiring Mick Cronin as the new men’s basketball coach in April. Read more...
Photo: Dan Guerrero has held the position of UCLA Director of Athletics for 16 years and has seen the university win 32 NCAA titles. His contract will end at the end of 2019 barring an extension. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin)
When I was going through the volleyball recruiting process in high school, UCLA was the last school I looked at. I wanted to go to a school away from my hometown of Westlake Village, California, but I remember emailing UCLA beach volleyball coach Stein Metzger a video of me playing because I figured I might as well check UCLA out. Read more...
Photo: UCLA beach volleyball senior Izzy Carey will graduate as the winningest player in program history with a 123-25 record. Carey went 36-2 in 2019, playing primarily on court five with freshman Lindsey Sparks. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)
My road here has been a very unconventional one. As a high school senior who barely knew any English, I decided to leave Spain to follow my dreams. Read more...
Photo: Senior Julia Hernandez grew up playing soccer in Spain before moving to the U.S. to play at a community college. Hernandez transferred to join UCLA women’s soccer as a sophomore, and went on to score 12 goals in 64 games as a Bruin. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)
When asked to write a piece on my time at UCLA, I was both honored and humbled. To simply say my time at UCLA has been amazing would be an insurmountable understatement. Read more...
Photo: Senior Cole Madey went to Lake Oswego High School in Oregon before coming to UCLA. Madey will graduate with an economics degree after playing four seasons with UCLA men’s golf. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin)
Through the many highs and lows of attending a top university over the last four years, UCLA fostered an environment in which I was able to grow and mature. Read more...
Photo: Miller played primarily at the No. 4 singles position and No. 3 doubles this year. Her senior year highlights included a seven-match win streak in singles to start the season, and an honorable mention Pac-12 All-Academic selection. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)
