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WATCH: UCLA center Xavier Booker, forward Tyler Bilodeau said before Friday’s practice that they’re looking to build on not just the team’s collective performance but their own after some recent struggles prior to beating No. 4 Purdue.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:17 PM
WATCH: UCLA center Xavier Booker, forward Tyler Bilodeau said before Friday’s practice that they’re looking to build on not just the team’s collective performance but their own after some recent struggles prior to beating No. 4 Purdue.
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Spoke with Hamilton head coach Elijah Asante earlier this morning and he was impressed that UCLA head coach Bob Chesney made it a point to visit City Section schools like his program, not just the big powerhouses of the Southern Section.
Overall, a great first impression, Asante said.
Overall, a great first impression, Asante said.
The latest from @tracymcdannald.bsky.social this morning includes thoughts from 2027 Los Angeles-Hamilton DT Micah Butler, who had UCLA head coach Bob Chesney stop by his school.
Butler will visit UCLA for junior day Jan. 31.
Butler will visit UCLA for junior day Jan. 31.
UCLA coach Bob Chesney stops by Hamilton HS in latest string of visits
A continued tour of the local high schools Thursday included an junior day invite to a 2027 defensive tackle.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Spoke with Hamilton head coach Elijah Asante earlier this morning and he was impressed that UCLA head coach Bob Chesney made it a point to visit City Section schools like his program, not just the big powerhouses of the Southern Section.
Overall, a great first impression, Asante said.
Overall, a great first impression, Asante said.
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UCLA announced that football head coach Bob Chesney will address the men’s basketball crowd Jan. 31 at the home game against Indiana.
It will also be a game expected to be littered with recruits.
It will also be a game expected to be littered with recruits.
January 23, 2026 at 9:06 PM
UCLA announced that football head coach Bob Chesney will address the men’s basketball crowd Jan. 31 at the home game against Indiana.
It will also be a game expected to be littered with recruits.
It will also be a game expected to be littered with recruits.
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The idea of carrying momentum from one victory to the next game is nice, in theory, but UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said before Friday’s practice he’s “not a big believer in that.”
Consistency, he said, must be proven.
Full press conference video ⤵️
Consistency, he said, must be proven.
Full press conference video ⤵️
WATCH: UCLA coach Mick Cronin looks back on Purdue, ahead to Northwestern
The Bruins notched their first signature win of the season earlier this week and are looking to build momentum this weekend.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:27 PM
The idea of carrying momentum from one victory to the next game is nice, in theory, but UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said before Friday’s practice he’s “not a big believer in that.”
Consistency, he said, must be proven.
Full press conference video ⤵️
Consistency, he said, must be proven.
Full press conference video ⤵️
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As I upload the full video, here’s UCLA head coach Mick Cronin on the collective rim protection in its win over No. 4 Purdue (6 of 8 blocked shots came in first half):
January 23, 2026 at 6:28 PM
As I upload the full video, here’s UCLA head coach Mick Cronin on the collective rim protection in its win over No. 4 Purdue (6 of 8 blocked shots came in first half):
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Will have the players and Mick Cronin’s comments up later.
UCLA men’s basketball practice getting ready to start.
Cronin said guard Skyy Clark (hamstring) is still “highly questionable” going into tomorrow’s game vs. Northwestern.
UCLA men’s basketball practice getting ready to start.
Cronin said guard Skyy Clark (hamstring) is still “highly questionable” going into tomorrow’s game vs. Northwestern.
January 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Will have the players and Mick Cronin’s comments up later.
UCLA men’s basketball practice getting ready to start.
Cronin said guard Skyy Clark (hamstring) is still “highly questionable” going into tomorrow’s game vs. Northwestern.
UCLA men’s basketball practice getting ready to start.
Cronin said guard Skyy Clark (hamstring) is still “highly questionable” going into tomorrow’s game vs. Northwestern.
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UCLA guard Skyy Clark is going through the early team drills
January 23, 2026 at 6:09 PM
UCLA guard Skyy Clark is going through the early team drills
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Another morning in Westwood for UCLA men’s basketball practice later this morning.
Meanwhile, the football team is going through winter workouts with the strength staff.
Meanwhile, the football team is going through winter workouts with the strength staff.
January 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Another morning in Westwood for UCLA men’s basketball practice later this morning.
Meanwhile, the football team is going through winter workouts with the strength staff.
Meanwhile, the football team is going through winter workouts with the strength staff.
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Meanwhile, last night Greg Biggins got thoughts from 2027 Temecula (Calif.) Chaparral QB Dane Weber on a pair of Big Ten offers that should change the trajectory of his recruitment ⤵️
New Big Ten offers for four-star QB Dane Weber will radically change his recruitment
Four-star quarterback Dane Weber lands new Big 10 offers from Oregon and UCLA and will change the trajectory of his recruitment.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Meanwhile, last night Greg Biggins got thoughts from 2027 Temecula (Calif.) Chaparral QB Dane Weber on a pair of Big Ten offers that should change the trajectory of his recruitment ⤵️
The latest from @tracymcdannald.bsky.social this morning includes thoughts from 2027 Los Angeles-Hamilton DT Micah Butler, who had UCLA head coach Bob Chesney stop by his school.
Butler will visit UCLA for junior day Jan. 31.
Butler will visit UCLA for junior day Jan. 31.
UCLA coach Bob Chesney stops by Hamilton HS in latest string of visits
A continued tour of the local high schools Thursday included an junior day invite to a 2027 defensive tackle.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The latest from @tracymcdannald.bsky.social this morning includes thoughts from 2027 Los Angeles-Hamilton DT Micah Butler, who had UCLA head coach Bob Chesney stop by his school.
Butler will visit UCLA for junior day Jan. 31.
Butler will visit UCLA for junior day Jan. 31.
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A little assist from Mother Nature and a lengthy visit from new UCLA defensive backs coach Eddie Whitley Jr. has elite 2027 Gardena (Calif.) CB Duvay Williams taking a look at Westwood sooner than expected.
Adam Gorney has the details:
Adam Gorney has the details:
UCLA has poured interest into 4-star Duvay Williams ahead of visit
Duvay Williams was supposed to go to Texas A&M this weekend but instead he will head to UCLA after a recent visit from those coaches.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:54 PM
A little assist from Mother Nature and a lengthy visit from new UCLA defensive backs coach Eddie Whitley Jr. has elite 2027 Gardena (Calif.) CB Duvay Williams taking a look at Westwood sooner than expected.
Adam Gorney has the details:
Adam Gorney has the details:
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The next installment of the @uclaon3.bsky.social transfer portal review turns to the additions and losses at quarterback and running back.
All-American all-purpose RB Wayne Knight headlines the list, but the return of QB Nico Iamaleava is just as big as any move.
All-American all-purpose RB Wayne Knight headlines the list, but the return of QB Nico Iamaleava is just as big as any move.
UCLA transfer portal analysis: Quarterbacks and running backs
James Madison transfer and all-purpose running back Wayne Knight headlines the latest review of UCLA's transfer portal activity.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:38 PM
The next installment of the @uclaon3.bsky.social transfer portal review turns to the additions and losses at quarterback and running back.
All-American all-purpose RB Wayne Knight headlines the list, but the return of QB Nico Iamaleava is just as big as any move.
All-American all-purpose RB Wayne Knight headlines the list, but the return of QB Nico Iamaleava is just as big as any move.
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Late last night, 2027 Fishers (Ind.) four-star PG Jason Gardner Jr. recapped his visit to @uclaon3.bsky.social that included his attendance for UCLA’s upset win over No. 4 Purdue.
Plus, his thoughts on assistant Nate Georgeton, meeting with Mick Cronin & more ⤵️
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Plus, his thoughts on assistant Nate Georgeton, meeting with Mick Cronin & more ⤵️
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January 22, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Late last night, 2027 Fishers (Ind.) four-star PG Jason Gardner Jr. recapped his visit to @uclaon3.bsky.social that included his attendance for UCLA’s upset win over No. 4 Purdue.
Plus, his thoughts on assistant Nate Georgeton, meeting with Mick Cronin & more ⤵️
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Last night, UCLA offered 2027 Norco (Calif.) four-star WR Blake Wong.
This morning, he told @uclaon3.bsky.social about his connection with Bruins WR coach Colin Lockett, the other schools pushing hardest and visits lined up.
“I’m a high priority for them.”
This morning, he told @uclaon3.bsky.social about his connection with Bruins WR coach Colin Lockett, the other schools pushing hardest and visits lined up.
“I’m a high priority for them.”
UCLA offers 2027 four-star WR Blake Wong
The latest on where the Bruins stand after an offer to the Norco (Calif.) product. Plus, other schools showing interest and his visit plans.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Last night, UCLA offered 2027 Norco (Calif.) four-star WR Blake Wong.
This morning, he told @uclaon3.bsky.social about his connection with Bruins WR coach Colin Lockett, the other schools pushing hardest and visits lined up.
“I’m a high priority for them.”
This morning, he told @uclaon3.bsky.social about his connection with Bruins WR coach Colin Lockett, the other schools pushing hardest and visits lined up.
“I’m a high priority for them.”
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ICYMI: UCLA rallied back from a 12-point first-half deficit and erased No. 4 Purdue’s 6-point lead over the final 1:32.
Head coach Mick Cronin on the pick-and-pop game-winning 3-pointer from Donovan Dent to Tyler Bilodeau inside the final 10 seconds:
Head coach Mick Cronin on the pick-and-pop game-winning 3-pointer from Donovan Dent to Tyler Bilodeau inside the final 10 seconds:
January 21, 2026 at 4:18 PM
ICYMI: UCLA rallied back from a 12-point first-half deficit and erased No. 4 Purdue’s 6-point lead over the final 1:32.
Head coach Mick Cronin on the pick-and-pop game-winning 3-pointer from Donovan Dent to Tyler Bilodeau inside the final 10 seconds:
Head coach Mick Cronin on the pick-and-pop game-winning 3-pointer from Donovan Dent to Tyler Bilodeau inside the final 10 seconds:
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The third installment of @uclaon3.bsky.social’s transfer portal analysis series is a 2-for-1 that looks at the linebackers and the specialists.
The Bruins’ highest-rated transfer by @on3.com, Oklahoma transfer LB Sammy Omosigho, headlines the group:
The Bruins’ highest-rated transfer by @on3.com, Oklahoma transfer LB Sammy Omosigho, headlines the group:
UCLA transfer portal analysis: Linebackers and specialists
A look the Bruins' activity in the transfer portal turns to the biggest additions and losses at linebacker and special teams.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The third installment of @uclaon3.bsky.social’s transfer portal analysis series is a 2-for-1 that looks at the linebackers and the specialists.
The Bruins’ highest-rated transfer by @on3.com, Oklahoma transfer LB Sammy Omosigho, headlines the group:
The Bruins’ highest-rated transfer by @on3.com, Oklahoma transfer LB Sammy Omosigho, headlines the group:
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UCLA has been repeatedly challenged by its coach, coughed up what few opportunities its had against top-25 teams.
Finally, the Bruins answered the bell Tuesday and dealt No. 4 Purdue of all teams its first loss in Big Ten play.
The breakdown:
Finally, the Bruins answered the bell Tuesday and dealt No. 4 Purdue of all teams its first loss in Big Ten play.
The breakdown:
UCLA rallies to knock off No. 4 Purdue in closing seconds
The Bruins got a strong all-around effort from point guard Donovan Dent, including the game-winning assist Tuesday night.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:45 AM
UCLA has been repeatedly challenged by its coach, coughed up what few opportunities its had against top-25 teams.
Finally, the Bruins answered the bell Tuesday and dealt No. 4 Purdue of all teams its first loss in Big Ten play.
The breakdown:
Finally, the Bruins answered the bell Tuesday and dealt No. 4 Purdue of all teams its first loss in Big Ten play.
The breakdown:
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Tyler Bilodeau’s game-winning 3 to knock off No. 4 Purdue
January 21, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Tyler Bilodeau’s game-winning 3 to knock off No. 4 Purdue
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FINAL: UCLA upsets No. 4 Purdue 69-67 and fans are storming the court
January 21, 2026 at 4:53 AM
FINAL: UCLA upsets No. 4 Purdue 69-67 and fans are storming the court
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Purdue on a 13-4 run, leads 58-54 with 6:18 left
January 21, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Purdue on a 13-4 run, leads 58-54 with 6:18 left
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2H (11:26): UCLA 50, Purdue 45
Donovan Dent and Eric Dailey Jr. are in a nice rhythm. The pair has combined for 24 pts on 12-of-22 shooting and 13 assists (10 from Dent, who has a double-double).
Donovan Dent and Eric Dailey Jr. are in a nice rhythm. The pair has combined for 24 pts on 12-of-22 shooting and 13 assists (10 from Dent, who has a double-double).
January 21, 2026 at 4:19 AM
2H (11:26): UCLA 50, Purdue 45
Donovan Dent and Eric Dailey Jr. are in a nice rhythm. The pair has combined for 24 pts on 12-of-22 shooting and 13 assists (10 from Dent, who has a double-double).
Donovan Dent and Eric Dailey Jr. are in a nice rhythm. The pair has combined for 24 pts on 12-of-22 shooting and 13 assists (10 from Dent, who has a double-double).
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James Madison transfers and early-enrollees taking in the UCLA men’s basketball tonight. Front and center: star edge rusher Sahir West.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:12 AM
James Madison transfers and early-enrollees taking in the UCLA men’s basketball tonight. Front and center: star edge rusher Sahir West.
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UCLA honoring John Wooden at halftime. Jamaal Wilkes on the mic.
January 21, 2026 at 3:52 AM
UCLA honoring John Wooden at halftime. Jamaal Wilkes on the mic.
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HALFTIME: UCLA and No. 4 Purdue tied at 32
Bruins were down 12 before making their furious rally to end the half, including the soft bounce on a Donovan Dent shot at the buzzer.
A 17-5 run over the final 7 minutes.
Bruins were down 12 before making their furious rally to end the half, including the soft bounce on a Donovan Dent shot at the buzzer.
A 17-5 run over the final 7 minutes.
January 21, 2026 at 3:45 AM
HALFTIME: UCLA and No. 4 Purdue tied at 32
Bruins were down 12 before making their furious rally to end the half, including the soft bounce on a Donovan Dent shot at the buzzer.
A 17-5 run over the final 7 minutes.
Bruins were down 12 before making their furious rally to end the half, including the soft bounce on a Donovan Dent shot at the buzzer.
A 17-5 run over the final 7 minutes.
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1H (3:55): Purdue 27, UCLA 26
Bruins on an 11-0 run highlighted by an Eric Freeny block that led to an Eric Dailey Jr. fastbreak dunk.
Bruins on an 11-0 run highlighted by an Eric Freeny block that led to an Eric Dailey Jr. fastbreak dunk.
January 21, 2026 at 3:35 AM
1H (3:55): Purdue 27, UCLA 26
Bruins on an 11-0 run highlighted by an Eric Freeny block that led to an Eric Dailey Jr. fastbreak dunk.
Bruins on an 11-0 run highlighted by an Eric Freeny block that led to an Eric Dailey Jr. fastbreak dunk.