Men's Basketball
Nov. 22, 2024 10:09 p.m.
Senior guard Kobe Johnson passes the ball in transition. Johnson tied a career-high six steals against Cal State Fullerton. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Nov. 24 at 8:20 p.m.
Mick Cronin’s first year as a Bruin head coach was nothing short of a rollercoaster.
A 19-12 finish to the season featured a 77-74 loss to the Titans – a defeat that impelled Cronin to issue an apology for the team’s lackluster defensive performance.
“I apologize to our fans for our defensive effort,” Cronin said after the 2019 game.
By Matthew Niiya
Men's Basketball
Nov. 20, 2024 11:38 p.m.The departure of Bruin greats – namely Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jaylen Clark – left a gaping void for a conspicuous offensive standout.
Several Bruins made their case to plug that hole Wednesday night.
Amid minutes from 11 different players and double-digit contributions from three different Bruins, UCLA men’s basketball (4-1) cruised to a 84-70 victory over Idaho State (2-4) on Wednesday.
By Cecilia Schmitz
Men's Basketball
Nov. 14, 2024 12:31 a.m.Cronin’s defensive tactics, lineup showcase his impact on UCLA men’s basketball
Coach Mick Cronin has long been touted as a defensive mastermind.
Under his tutelage, former UCLA men’s basketball standouts Jaylen Clark and Adem Bona earned Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year awards in 2023 and 2024, respectively, with the former also taking home a Naismith Defensive Player of the Year honor just two seasons ago.
By Connor Dullinger
Men's Basketball
Nov. 13, 2024 3:56 p.m.Defining depth: Close and Cronin’s court
By Special To The Daily Bruin
Men's Basketball
Nov. 13, 2024 2:11 a.m.Nothing is Etched in Stone: UCLA basketball programs boast ample lineup potential
This post was updated Nov. 13 at 2:18 a.m.
Westwood’s two basketball programs are entering a novel era in the Big Ten this season. Amid external changes and roster turnovers within both UCLA men’s basketball and No.
By Ira Gorawara and Sabrina Messiha
Men's Basketball
Nov. 13, 2024 1:54 a.m.UCLA men’s basketball 2024-2025 roster breakdown
The arrival of a new season brings many fresh faces – especially in the modern era of name, image and likeness and the transfer portal. Nine of the Bruins’ 17 players are in their first year under Mick Cronin as the sixth-year head coach aims for a return to the NCAA Tournament.
By Matthew Niiya
Men's Basketball
Nov. 11, 2024 9:57 p.m.Bruin defense hounds Terriers as UCLA men’s basketball beats Boston University
This post was updated Nov. 11 at 11:18 p.m.
Lazar Stefanovic’s second 3-pointer of the night – off an inside-out action from junior forward Tyler Bilodeau – was nearly where the Bruins called it a half.
9:42 minutes before the clock would.
The senior guard’s triple froze the Bruins’ offense.
By Ira Gorawara
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