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UCLA coach Mick Cronin: Hard to coach 'delusional' players

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin ripped his players after a third loss in four games, saying they don’t give enough effort and lack toughness.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

UCLA coach Mick Cronin: Hard to coach 'delusional' players

UCLA Coach Mick Cronin Goes Nuclear Saying He's The Toughest Guy Among A Team Of 'Delusional' Players UCLA head coach Mick Cronin was beyond livid after his team's collapse against Michigan, describing the Bruins as 'soft' and 'delusional.'

JANUARY 8, 2025 • OUTKICK.COM

Mick Cronin press conference: UCLA coach rips players after loss to Michigan, calls them 'delusional' and 'soft' | Sporting News Here is what UCLA head coach Mick Cronin had to say about his players after a loss to Michigan.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hernández: UCLA coach Mick Cronin rips his players, a controversial move that has sparked wins UCLA coach Mick Cronin questioned his players' effort and toughness, a strategy that has helped the Bruins make postseason runs in the past.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • LATIMES.COM

Sebastian Mack - Leads the way in loss Mack contributed 17 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds and one block over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 94-75 loss to Michigan.

Impact Mack converted on 6-of-13 looks from the field, closing with 17 points, seven rebounds and a block during Tuesday's stunning defeat at the hands of the Wolverines. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has been productive for the Bruins in his second season with the team, averaging 10.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals on 21.3 minutes per game. Mack will look to get the Bruins back on track against the Terrapins on Friday.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

William Kyle - Will play Tuesday Kyle (undisclosed) will play for UCLA against Michigan on Tuesday.

Impact Kyle will return to the hardwood after a two-game absence. The forward averages 4.2 points and 3.1 rebounds across 12.1 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Manjikian - Remains out Manjikian (arm) is out for UCLA's game Tuesday's game against Michigan.

Impact Manjikian doesn't have a timetable for his return and will miss another game. His next chance to play will come against Maryland on Friday.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Dailey - Good-to-go Tuesday Dailey (face) is not listed on UCLA's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against Michigan.

Impact Dailey will return to action for the Bruins after sitting out against Nebraska on Saturday with a face injury. The 6-foot-8 sophomore has started in 13 games this season, averaging 11.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals on 22 minutes per game.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Bilodeau - Productive in defeat Bilodeau contributed 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds over 33 minutes during Saturday's 66-58 loss to Nebraska.

Impact Bilodeau converted on 6-of-9 looks from the field, closing with 15 points and five rebounds against the Cornhuskers on Saturday. The 6-foot-9 junior transfer from Oregon State has led the Bruins on offense this season, averaging a team-high 14.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 steals across 14 starts. Bilodeau will look to help UCLA bounce back against Michigan on Tuesday night.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar Stefanovic - Scores 10 off the bench Saturday Stefanovic had 10 points (3-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Saturday's 66-58 loss to Nebraska.

Impact Stefanovic converted on 2-of-6 looks from range, closing with 10 points, four rebounds and an assist during Saturday's loss against the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-7 senior, who started in all 33 games with UCLA last season, has started in just 3-of-14 games this season. Stefanovic has averaged 6.4 points and 1.9 rebounds on 17.7 minutes per game this season behind a 47/41.7/100 shooting line.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kobe Johnson - Secures 11 rebounds in defeat Johnson fouled out of Saturday's 66-58 loss to Nebraska after recording eight points (3-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes.

Impact Johnson tallied eight points, 11 rebounds, three assists and a steal prior to fouling out of Saturday's loss against the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-6 senior transfer from USC has started in all 14 games this season, averaging 7.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.1 steals on 27.1 minutes per game. Despite not lighting up the scoreboards to the tune of his 10.9 points per game with the Trojans last season, Johnson remains a solid all-around player for the Bruins this season.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

What channel is UCLA vs. Michigan on today? Time, schedule, live stream to watch Big Ten men's basketball game | Sporting News Time, schedule, live stream to watch Big Ten men's basketball game

JANUARY 7, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Wolf leads No. 24 Michigan against No. 22 UCLA after 21-point outing

No. 24 Michigan plays the No. 22 UCLA Bruins after Danny Wolf scored 21 points in the Wolverines' 85-74 win over the USC Trojans

JANUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

UCLA vs. Michigan: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 7

Preview the January 7 matchup between the UCLA Bruins and Michigan Wolverines with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/un...

JANUARY 7, 2025 • Data Skrive

UCLA vs. Michigan: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 7

Bruins' Cronin Believed Road Environment Has Nothing to do With Loss The No. 15 UCLA Bruins (11-3) received their first conference loss of the season on Saturday, falling to the Nebraska Cornhuskers (12-2) on...

JANUARY 6, 2025 • SI.COM

AP Top 25: Unbeaten Tennessee tightens grip on No. 1 in men's poll

Tennessee tightened its grip on No. 1 in the AP Top 25 following a pair of lopsided wins, including one over SEC rival Arkansas.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

AP Top 25: Unbeaten Tennessee tightens grip on No. 1 in men's poll

UCLA falls to Nebraska when the Bruins can't muster a late rally LINCOLN, Neb. - With its best all-around player out and its point guard falling into a deeper funk, ...

JANUARY 5, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UCLA falls to Nebraska when the Bruins can't muster a late rally LINCOLN, Neb. - With its best all-around player out and its point guard falling into a deeper funk, ...

JANUARY 5, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

No. 15 UCLA Bruins vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Highlights | FOX College Hoops

JANUARY 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

UCLA at Nebraska odds, picks and predictions The Nebraska Cornhuskers (11-2, 1-1 Big Ten) welcome the No. 18 UCLA Bruins (11-2, 2-0) to Pinnacle Bank Arena Saturday. Tip-off in the Big...

JANUARY 4, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Eric Dailey - Sits out Nebraska loss Dailey (face) didn't play in UCLA's road loss to Nebraska.

Impact Dailey, an every-game starter for the Bruins, missed his first game of the season. His reliable scoring presence was missed dearly, as UCLA struggled mightily from the field to the tune of 38.6 percent. He'll look to return as the Bruins seek their third Big Ten win on Jan. 7 against Michigan.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Dailey - Not starting, questionable Dailey (face) isn't in UCLA's starting five and is questionable to play against Nebraska, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Dailey warmed up with a face mask, but he won't get the start for the Bruins. Sebastian Mack is starting in his place, but there's still a chance we see Dailey take the court at some point. The forward will miss his first start of the 2024-2025 campaign; it remains to be seen if he'll miss his first game entirely.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Mack - Starting for Dailey Mack is starting for Eric Dailey (face), whose status is up in the air for the Nebraska game, Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Mack will get his first start of the season in place of Dailey. The sophomore guard is having a good year, even though he's seen less action (his minutes-per-game are down by about six this season). Mack averages 9.8 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Manjikian - Out at Nebraska Manjikian (arm) is out for UCLA's game Saturday at Nebraska.

Impact After the UCLA-Nebraska game, IU's next matchup is scheduled for Tuesday against Michigan.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Dailey - Deemed questionable Saturday Dailey (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with Nebraska.

Impact It would be a significant loss for the Bruins, should Dailey ultimately miss Saturday's contest. The sophomore forward has started all 13 games this season after transferring from Oklahoma State. He's averaging 11.4 points and 4.6 rebounds over 22 minutes.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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