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A red-hot Nikola Kusturica scores 26 points in flawless first half of No. 22 UCLA's blowout win

Nikola Kusturica was flawless in the first half of UCLA's 114-63 win over North Florida

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

North Florida Ospreys vs No. UCLA Bruins Highlights | FOX College Hoops

5 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Nikola Kusturica cleans up the miss with a putback slam to extend UCLA’s lead over North Florida

5 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Kusturica's flawless first half sparks No. 22 UCLA's 114-63 rout of North Florida

Nikola Kusturica scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half on perfect shooting, leading No. 22 UCLA to a 114-63 rout of North Florida

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Brandon Williams' block leads to Joe Philon III's slam dunk, extending UCLA's lead over North Florida

7 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Filip Jovic - Out again Friday Jovic (ankle) is out for Friday's game against North Florida, according to Ben Bolch of the California Post.

Impact Jovic's ankle sprain will cost him another game Friday. Because of the center's day-to-day status, there is a legitimate chance that he can shape up before Wednesday's game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Booker - Out with concussion Booker is sidelined Friday night with a concussion he sustained in practice, per Bruin Report Online.

Impact Booker won't play Friday night against North Florida, but the center will look to return Wednesday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. He notched eight points and three rebounds in the opener.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Perry leads No. 22 UCLA against North Florida after 21-point outing

No. 22 UCLA faces the North Florida Ospreys after Trent Perry scored 21 points in UCLA's 84-75 win against the Arizona Wildcats

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

No. 22 UCLA hosts North Florida following Perry's 21-point showing

No. 22 UCLA plays the North Florida Ospreys after Trent Perry scored 21 points in UCLA's 84-75 win over the Arizona Wildcats

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bryce James got the start in Arizona's season opener 🔥 #shorts

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Jaylen Petty - Supplies well-rounded effort in big win Petty posted 13 points (4-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 38 minutes during Monday's 84-75 victory over Arizona.

Impact Petty wasn't the most efficient from the field as a scorer, but UCLA produced a very balanced offensive attack in the win over Arizona and Petty contributed significantly in other facets, with seven boards and seven assists. This Bruins backcourt could be mightily dangerous this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trent Perry - Leading scorer in upset win Perry supplied 21 points (4-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-11 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block over 25 minutes during Monday's 84-75 victory over Arizona.

Impact Perry wasn't the most efficient against Arizona, but the point guard repeatedly got to the free throw line in the win and also dished out a healthy five assists. UCLA is certainly a sleeper team in the Big Ten with all of the talent its amassed, and Perry's return is a big reason why. The Bruins now have a nice stretch of bye games in November.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 UCLA outlasts No. 5 Arizona 84-75 despite Ivan Kharchenkov's 38-point night

Trent Perry scored 21 points for No. 22 UCLA, which opened the season by overcoming a career-best 38 points from Arizona’s Ivan Kharchenkov and beat the No. 5 Wildcats 84-75 in a m...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Filip Jovic - Dealing with ankle sprain Jovic is out for Monday's game against Arizona due to a left ankle sprain, according to Bruin Report Online.

Impact Jovic sustained the injury in Friday's practice, and he couldn't recover in time for this season opener. He's day-to-day, however, so he could return Friday against North Florida. With Jovic on the sidelines, expect Javonte Floyd to see more playing time at center behind Xavier Booker.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Kusturica - All-around producer in preseason Kusturica had 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, an assist and two blocks across 16 minutes in Tuesday's exhibition victory over San Diego.

Impact Kusturica saw the least minutes among UCLA starters in the final exhibition game, but the freshman also logged a solid line in an Oct. 21 exhibition, producing 10 points, eight rebounds, six assists and five steals in 24 minutes against Cal-Baptist. All signs point to the international prospect having a big role with the Bruins in his inaugural campaign, but he'll get a tough test in Monday's opener against Arizona (followed by a relatively easy stretch of mid-major opponents).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trent Perry - Standout in exhibition play Perry led the Bruins with 17 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT) to go along with seven assists, six rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes in Tuesday's exhibition victory over San...

Impact Perry secured a starting role for the Bruins in January and averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists over the final 22 games of the season. He elected to return for his third season (all with UCLA) and appears to be in line to be the primary ball-handler after leading the Bruins in assists across two exhibition games. A tough test awaits off the bat, however, as UCLA will face Arizona on a neutral court in Monday's season opener.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

10 Most Historic Venues To Host A Men's College Basketball Ahead Of Rome Opener

Here are the most historic venues to host a college basketball game.

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

10 Most Historic Venues To Host A Men's College Basketball Ahead Of Rome Opener

List of top men's college basketball games includes a rematch of last season's NCAA Tournament final

College basketball fans don’t need to wait until March to see some high-profile matchups

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Dale Brown, who has the most wins of any LSU basketball coach, dies at age 90

Dale Brown, who coached some of the most successful basketball teams in LSU history, as well as one of the Tigers' most famous players in Shaquille O’Neal, has died

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

March Madness is bigger for 2027. It's unclear exactly how that will look in terms of who gets bids

March Madness has grown to 76 teams for the men's and women's tournaments

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Filip Jovic - Available for exhibition Monday Jovic (concussion) is available for Monday's exhibition game against California Baptist, Connor David Dullinger reports.

Impact Jovic had been dealing with a concussion earlier this month, but the forward has recovered just in time to be an option for this exhibition contest. If he doesn't suffer any setbacks, he should be available for the regular-season opener against Arizona on Monday, Nov. 2.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers' Garrett Mitchell showcasing what he can do when healthy after missing last year's playoffs

Garrett Mitchell couldn't participate in the Milwaukee Brewers' playoff run last year as he recovered from shoulder surgery

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Nikola Kusturica: Why UCLA Basketball Could Have Potential Phenom UCLA has a special player on its hands.

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

End of Big Ten men's title drought could augur new basketball era amid league's financial advantage

Holding a first-ever trio of national titles in football, women’s basketball and men’s basketball, the Big Ten’s financial advantage may now be having a real competitive impact

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Why Trent Perry Has Huge Opportunity at UCLA This Season Trent Perry will have one obstacle to face in 2026.

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

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A red-hot Nikola Kusturica scores 26 points in flawless first half of No. 22 UCLA's blowout win

North Florida Ospreys vs No. UCLA Bruins Highlights | FOX College Hoops

Nikola Kusturica cleans up the miss with a putback slam to extend UCLA’s lead over North Florida

Kusturica's flawless first half sparks No. 22 UCLA's 114-63 rout of North Florida

Brandon Williams' block leads to Joe Philon III's slam dunk, extending UCLA's lead over North Florida

Perry leads No. 22 UCLA against North Florida after 21-point outing

No. 22 UCLA hosts North Florida following Perry's 21-point showing

No. 22 UCLA outlasts No. 5 Arizona 84-75 despite Ivan Kharchenkov's 38-point night

10 Most Historic Venues To Host A Men's College Basketball Ahead Of Rome Opener

List of top men's college basketball games includes a rematch of last season's NCAA Tournament final

Dale Brown, who has the most wins of any LSU basketball coach, dies at age 90

March Madness is bigger for 2027. It's unclear exactly how that will look in terms of who gets bids

Brewers' Garrett Mitchell showcasing what he can do when healthy after missing last year's playoffs

End of Big Ten men's title drought could augur new basketball era amid league's financial advantage