UCLA Bruins News Page 42 - College Basketball

College basketball rankings: Kansas, UConn, Alabama on top

FOX Sports' John Fanta offers up his top 25 rankings after the first week of the college basketball season, with Kansas and UConn at the top...

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

College basketball rankings: Kansas, UConn, Alabama on top

Nelly Junior Joseph gets 45th career double-double and New Mexico beats No. 22 UCLA 72-64

Donovan Dent had 17 points and eight assists, Nelly Junior Joseph added 16 points and 12 rebounds for his 45th career double-double, and New Mexico beat No. 22 UCLA 72-64 in the La...

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Evan Manjikian - Not playing Friday Manjikian (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against New Mexico.

Impact The forward has yet to make his season debut, and there's no clarity on when he'll be able to step on the hardwood. His next chance to play will come against Boston University on Monday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mirjam Swanson: Can USC, UCLA women's basketball teams top last season? Pressure's on. Last season was pretty Sweet. I mean, it was Elite. But now we’re gonna need more. Which is asking a...

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

In-State Transfer Talks UCLA's Dominant Season-Opening Win The No. 22 UCLA Bruins (1-0) received incredible play all across the roster on Monday night in their season-opening win over Rider Universit...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • SI.COM

Former UCLA Star Off to Strange Start to NBA Season Jaime Jaquez Jr. was a four-year star at UCLA and was selected by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, which is a rarity...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • SI.COM

No. 22 UCLA routs Rider 85-50 in season opener behind Bilodeau's 18 points in Bruins debut

Tyler Bilodeau scored 18 points in his UCLA debut after transferring from Oregon State, and the 22nd-ranked Bruins routed Rider 85-50 in their season opener

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Evan Manjikian - Out Monday Manjikian (undisclosed) has been ruled out ahead of UCLA's opener against Rider.

Impact Manjikian is inactive due to undisclosed reasons as the Bruins open their 2024-25 season against Rider. The 6-foot-8 sophomore last saw the court with the Bruins during the 2022-23 season and took a redshirt season last year.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No stars, just talent? UCLA basketball hopes an ensemble cast can put it back on top The Bruins have nine new players this season, six transfers and three freshmen, and should be better at scoring, rebounding and defending wi...

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • LATIMES.COM

UCLA, NBA Legend Has Message for Dodgers Fans Following World Series Title Los Angeles recently added to its reputation is a city of champions with the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series title that it clinched Wednes...

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • SI.COM

Kobe Johnson - Excellent during exhibition game Johnson logged eight points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 assists, six rebounds and five steals across 27 minutes during UCLA's exhibition game Wednesday against Cal State (LA).

Impact Despite his scoring being adequate based on how much he shot, Johnson's shooting was arguably one of the worst parts of his game Wednesday, showing how well he played during UCLA's exhibition game Wednesday. He impressed as a distributor and a defender, with double digits in assists and averaging more than one steal per quarter. All-around excellence will be the key to Johnson being an elite option, but him being one is definitely not out of the realm of possibility.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aday Mara - Available before regular season Mara (foot) logged eight points (4-4 FG) and five rebounds across seven minutes during UCLA's exhibition game Wednesday against Cal State (LA).

Impact Mara averaged 3.5 points and 1.9 rebounds across 9.5 minutes across his 28 games (eight started) during UCLA's 2023-24 season. Now a sophomore, the big man's center competition continues to be tough, this time involving transfers Tyler Bilodeau and William Kyle III. The Bruins' exhibition indicates Bilodeau is their most preferred option at center, leaving Mara to fight Kyle for a less valuable but worthy reserve role.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aday Mara - Seen practicing Mara (foot) was seen practicing and going through individual drills, Tracy McDonald of Rivals.com reports.

Impact The last time reporters saw the Bruins practice, Mara was off to the side doing strength and conditioning drills. This is obviously a step up, even if the center isn't practicing fully yet. Mara remains questionable for UCLA's opener against Rider, but is clearly trending in the right direction.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Now in Big Ten, No. 22 UCLA begins season vs. Rider The most decorated program in college basketball history, No.22 UCLA, looks to begin a rebound from a disappointing conclusion to its final...

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UCLA will honor the late Bill Walton at its men's basketball game on Feb. 23

The late Bill Walton will be honored during the UCLA men’s home basketball game against Ohio State on Feb. 23

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

'Our opponents are going to need oxygen': UCLA reveals depth, pressure in scrimmage These Bruins are deeper, more talented and feistier than the freshman-heavy bunch that finished with a losing record last season.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • LATIMES.COM

AP Top 25: Kansas gets No. 1 nod ahead of Alabama, UConn in preseason poll

Kansas was picked first in the AP Top 25 preseason college basketball poll, getting the No. 1 nod ahead of Alabama and UConn.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

AP Top 25: Kansas gets No. 1 nod ahead of Alabama, UConn in preseason poll

Kobe Johnson brings plenty of crossover appeal in rare switch from USC to UCLA Kobe Johnson is expected to play a big role for UCLA this season as coach Mick Cronin tries to transform the Bruins back into a national tit...

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • LATIMES.COM

Big Ten Basketball Media Days: Purdue's title chances, Michigan State's next star, more

FOX Sports' John Fanta offers up five storylines from Big Ten Basketball Media Days, including Indiana's title chances and a new dominant fr...

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten Basketball Media Days: Purdue's title chances, Michigan State's next star, more

No. 17-ranked Nikolas Khamenia details relationship with final five schools Khamenia is down to a final five of UCLA, Arizona, Gonzaga, North Carolina, and Duke.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Four-star forward Nikolas Khamenia gives updated thoughts on his final five schools Khamenia is down to UCLA, Arizona, Gonzaga, North Carolina, and Duke.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former UCLA Star Signs With Eastern Conference Team For 2024-25 Season Amari Bailey's start to his very young NBA career has not gotten off to the start he'd probably had hoped for after being selected with the...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • SI.COM

Aday Mara - Rest Wednesday, should be back soon Mara (foot) is not participating in UCLA's team practice Wednesday but should be back in practice within a week, according to 247Sports.

Impact UCLA's basketball team has commenced engagement in preseason practices, for which Mara will not be immediately available. However, the 7-foot-3 center practicing within one week should help him be ready for UCLA's exhibition game against Cal State L.A. on Oct. 30. Even more on the plus side is Mara using the six weeks he sat out to add muscle, which can add to his previously recorded 240-pound frame.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA, Baylor, Texas and Maryland will play in the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic

UCLA will play Baylor and Texas will face Maryland in a women’s basketball doubleheader in the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic in January

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

No. 10 shooting guard Emilee Skinner shares thoughts on top 5 schools Emilee Skinner top 5 finalists include: Duke, Iowa, UCLA, Notre Dame and TCU.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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