Tracy McDannald
@tracymcdannald.bsky.social
Freelance sports writer covering UCLA football/men’s basketball and recruiting for BruinBlitz.com and HS sports around the South Bay and Long Beach for Southern California News Group
Oregon-UCLA nearing tip-off
December 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Oregon-UCLA nearing tip-off
Javonte Floyd, the 6-9 forward from Georgia, taking in the UCLA pregame warmups courtside during his official visit
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Javonte Floyd, the 6-9 forward from Georgia, taking in the UCLA pregame warmups courtside during his official visit
It will be a return to action for UCLA reserve guard Trent Perry, who missed the win at Washington with an ankle injury but practiced yesterday
December 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
It will be a return to action for UCLA reserve guard Trent Perry, who missed the win at Washington with an ankle injury but practiced yesterday
Clean bill of health for the UCLA regulars for today’s men’s basketball contest against Oregon.
The Ducks listed center Nate Bittle as questionable, but Bruins head coach Mick Cronin is fully expecting him to suit up.
The Ducks listed center Nate Bittle as questionable, but Bruins head coach Mick Cronin is fully expecting him to suit up.
December 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Clean bill of health for the UCLA regulars for today’s men’s basketball contest against Oregon.
The Ducks listed center Nate Bittle as questionable, but Bruins head coach Mick Cronin is fully expecting him to suit up.
The Ducks listed center Nate Bittle as questionable, but Bruins head coach Mick Cronin is fully expecting him to suit up.
UCLA hosts Oregon today, 3 p.m. on Peacock
December 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
UCLA hosts Oregon today, 3 p.m. on Peacock
Offensive tackle Quinn Buckey, the younger brother of UCLA defensive lineman Grant Buckey, signs with UCLA. Now the 16th signing.
Bruins get their guy the second time around after Buckey took an official visit in May but committed to Michigan State.
Bruins get their guy the second time around after Buckey took an official visit in May but committed to Michigan State.
December 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Offensive tackle Quinn Buckey, the younger brother of UCLA defensive lineman Grant Buckey, signs with UCLA. Now the 16th signing.
Bruins get their guy the second time around after Buckey took an official visit in May but committed to Michigan State.
Bruins get their guy the second time around after Buckey took an official visit in May but committed to Michigan State.
UCLA WR Rico Flores Jr. plans to enter the transfer portal
December 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
UCLA WR Rico Flores Jr. plans to enter the transfer portal
UCLA announces the signing of Englewood (Colo.) Cherry Creek running back Jayden Fox, who was previously committed to UNLV
December 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
UCLA announces the signing of Englewood (Colo.) Cherry Creek running back Jayden Fox, who was previously committed to UNLV
If anyone is wondering who James Madison’s standouts are, a pretty definitive list from the Sun Belt all-conference awards list
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If anyone is wondering who James Madison’s standouts are, a pretty definitive list from the Sun Belt all-conference awards list
After deciding against signing yesterday, DL Anthony Jones has now backed off his UCLA commitment for a second time.
📝: www.on3.com/college/ucla...
📝: www.on3.com/college/ucla...
December 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
After deciding against signing yesterday, DL Anthony Jones has now backed off his UCLA commitment for a second time.
📝: www.on3.com/college/ucla...
📝: www.on3.com/college/ucla...
The twists and turns on UCLA’s rollercoaster ride to Wednesday’s early-signing day has now reached the finish line.
Includes some exclusive thoughts last week from general manager Khary Darlington.
The class officially headed to Westwood 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
Includes some exclusive thoughts last week from general manager Khary Darlington.
The class officially headed to Westwood 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The twists and turns on UCLA’s rollercoaster ride to Wednesday’s early-signing day has now reached the finish line.
Includes some exclusive thoughts last week from general manager Khary Darlington.
The class officially headed to Westwood 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
Includes some exclusive thoughts last week from general manager Khary Darlington.
The class officially headed to Westwood 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
WATCH: New UCLA signee CJ Lavender, a 2026 three-star safety at Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei, reflected on his decision to flip from Washington, and more.
Full interview 🎥 (courtesy of Scott Schrader): www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
Full interview 🎥 (courtesy of Scott Schrader): www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
December 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
WATCH: New UCLA signee CJ Lavender, a 2026 three-star safety at Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei, reflected on his decision to flip from Washington, and more.
Full interview 🎥 (courtesy of Scott Schrader): www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
Full interview 🎥 (courtesy of Scott Schrader): www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
Look for an interview later today with new UCLA signee CJ Lavender courtesy of Scott Schrader, who was on-site for Mater Dei’s signing day this morning.
December 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Look for an interview later today with new UCLA signee CJ Lavender courtesy of Scott Schrader, who was on-site for Mater Dei’s signing day this morning.
WATCH: My quick 1-on-1 interview with new UCLA signee and Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco LB Matthew Muasau after making things official Wednesday.
🎥: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
🎥: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
December 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
WATCH: My quick 1-on-1 interview with new UCLA signee and Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco LB Matthew Muasau after making things official Wednesday.
🎥: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
🎥: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
The Big Ten all-conference media vote named UCLA CBs Andre Jordan Jr. and Rodrick Pleasant, LB JonJon Vaughns, long snapper Salem Abdul-Wahab and kicker Mateen Bhaghani as honorable mention selections
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Big Ten all-conference media vote named UCLA CBs Andre Jordan Jr. and Rodrick Pleasant, LB JonJon Vaughns, long snapper Salem Abdul-Wahab and kicker Mateen Bhaghani as honorable mention selections
Some difference of opinion in UCLA selections on the All-Big Ten selections between the coaches’ and media vote.
The coaches named CB Andre Jordan Jr., DT Gary Smith III, LB JonJon Vaughns and punter Will Karoll as honorable mention selections.
The coaches named CB Andre Jordan Jr., DT Gary Smith III, LB JonJon Vaughns and punter Will Karoll as honorable mention selections.
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Some difference of opinion in UCLA selections on the All-Big Ten selections between the coaches’ and media vote.
The coaches named CB Andre Jordan Jr., DT Gary Smith III, LB JonJon Vaughns and punter Will Karoll as honorable mention selections.
The coaches named CB Andre Jordan Jr., DT Gary Smith III, LB JonJon Vaughns and punter Will Karoll as honorable mention selections.
Have a full interview coming later. But UCLA signee Matthew Muasau said recruiting analyst Jordan Bland made a big difference in him recommitting to the Bruins.
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Have a full interview coming later. But UCLA signee Matthew Muasau said recruiting analyst Jordan Bland made a big difference in him recommitting to the Bruins.
Matthew Muasau on the phone with the UCLA staff after signing
December 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Matthew Muasau on the phone with the UCLA staff after signing
Now UCLA signee Matthew Muasau
December 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Now UCLA signee Matthew Muasau
Muasau also thanked his brothers, including older brother and ex-UCLA standout Darius for being an inspiration
December 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Muasau also thanked his brothers, including older brother and ex-UCLA standout Darius for being an inspiration
St. John Bosco linebacker Matthew Muasau thanks UCLA inside linebackers coach Scott White as he announces his decision to head to Westwood
December 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
St. John Bosco linebacker Matthew Muasau thanks UCLA inside linebackers coach Scott White as he announces his decision to head to Westwood
Matthew Muasau has arrived, rocking a blue UCLA polo
December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Matthew Muasau has arrived, rocking a blue UCLA polo
St. John Bosco linebacker Matthew Muasau’s spot on the table set up and ready to go for his UCLA signing
December 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
St. John Bosco linebacker Matthew Muasau’s spot on the table set up and ready to go for his UCLA signing
The gym is getting set up for St. John Bosco’s signing day ceremony
December 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The gym is getting set up for St. John Bosco’s signing day ceremony
Two more signings now official.
San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) San Juan Hills interior offensive lineman Cooper Javorsky has been dubbed by some around the UCLA recruiting staff the center of the future.
Orange (Calif.) Lutheran WR Markus Kier, who flipped from Princeton.
San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) San Juan Hills interior offensive lineman Cooper Javorsky has been dubbed by some around the UCLA recruiting staff the center of the future.
Orange (Calif.) Lutheran WR Markus Kier, who flipped from Princeton.
December 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Two more signings now official.
San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) San Juan Hills interior offensive lineman Cooper Javorsky has been dubbed by some around the UCLA recruiting staff the center of the future.
Orange (Calif.) Lutheran WR Markus Kier, who flipped from Princeton.
San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) San Juan Hills interior offensive lineman Cooper Javorsky has been dubbed by some around the UCLA recruiting staff the center of the future.
Orange (Calif.) Lutheran WR Markus Kier, who flipped from Princeton.