BETH HARRIS
FILE - UCLA center Myles Johnson (15) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, in Los Angeles. UCLA guard David Singleton is returning for a fifth year with the Bruins, while center Myles Johnson is leaving the team to finish his graduate degree in electrical engineering. Both players announced their plans on social media Thursday, April 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
UCLA's Singleton to stay, Johnson leaving Bruins

By Beth Harris Apr. 28, 2022 04:42 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA guard David Singleton is returning for a fifth year with the

UCLA's Johnny Juzang reacts during the first half of a college basketball game against North Carolina in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
UCLA's Johnny Juzang enters NBA draft after 2 seasons

By Beth Harris Apr. 20, 2022 02:34 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA’s Johnny Juzang, one of the stars of the 2021 NCAA Tournament

Southern California head coach Andy Enfield claps for his players during introductions before an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
USC signs Andy Enfield to 6-year contract extension

By Beth Harris Mar. 09, 2022 02:42 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andy Enfield’s success in turning around Southern California’s

Southern California guard Drew Peterson, right, drives past UCLA guard Jules Bernard during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 17 UCLA beats No. 16 USC 75-68, finishes 2nd in Pac-12

By Beth Harris Mar. 06, 2022 12:24 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The UCLA Bruins could shout “We're number two!” and feel good

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) shoots over Arizona State forward Jalen Graham (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 12 UCLA avoids late collapse, beats Arizona State 66-52

By Beth Harris Feb. 21, 2022 11:17 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With the memory of their triple-overtime loss at Arizona State

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) reacts after being injuried in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
No. 7 UCLA beats Stanford 66-43 for 6th straight win

By Beth Harris Jan. 29, 2022 11:45 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Already down two players, UCLA lost another. The seventh-ranked

California forward Andre Kelly (22) shoots against UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 7 UCLA rolls over California 81-57 for 5th straight win

By Beth Harris Jan. 27, 2022 10:58 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No Johnny Juzang meant opportunities for UCLA's bench players, and

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell, right, shoots as Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa, left, and guard Dalen Terry defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 7 UCLA defeats No. 3 Arizona 75-59 in Pac-12 showdown

By Beth Harris Jan. 26, 2022 01:17 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The big time came calling and seventh-ranked UCLA answered.

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell, right, celebrates along with guard Peyton Watson, left, and guard Johnny Juzang as they defeat Oregon State 81-65 in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 3 UCLA beats Oregon St. 81-65 behind Juzang's 24 points

By Beth Harris Jan. 16, 2022 12:41 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coming off an overtime loss, UCLA paid the price in practice. The

UCLA guard Jaylen Clark (0) shoots against Oregon center Franck Kepnang (22) and guard Jacob Young (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. The arena was empty, except for family members of players due to the spread of COVID-19. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Oregon beats No. 3 UCLA 84-81 in OT for Altman's 700th win

By Beth Harris Jan. 14, 2022 12:23 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oregon had lost some close games before briefly getting shut down

Long Beach State guard Jadon Jones, left, tries to keep the ball from UCLA guard Johnny Juzang during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Back in action: No. 5 UCLA routs Long Beach State 96-78

By Beth Harris Jan. 06, 2022 09:48 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Early on, fifth-ranked UCLA looked out of sorts in its return from

An empty Pauley Pavilion is seen before an NCAA college basketball game between UCLA and Alabama State Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, in Los Angeles. The game will not be played due to COVID-19 protocols. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
After COVID-19, No. 5 UCLA waits to play 1st game in weeks

By Beth Harris Jan. 04, 2022 03:02 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a nearly two-week shutdown because of COVID-19, UCLA is back

Southern California forward Chevez Goodwin, right, pulls down a rebound over Long Beach State forward Adoubacar Traore during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
No. 16 USC beats Long Beach State 73-62, improves to 10-0

By Beth Harris Dec. 12, 2021 07:05 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California played the first half before realizing an age

Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) reacts after dunking against Eastern Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. USC won 80-68. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Mobley's 23 points lead No. 16 USC over E. Kentucky 80-68

By Beth Harris Dec. 08, 2021 12:02 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California's big men were too much for Eastern Kentucky.

Colorado forward Jabari Walker (12) and UCLA center Myles Johnson (15) reach for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 5 UCLA beats Colorado 73-61 in Pac-12 opener

By Beth Harris Dec. 01, 2021 11:47 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spurred on by Russell Westbrook's courtside encouragement,

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 2 UCLA blows out North Florida 98-63 for 4th win in row

By Beth Harris Nov. 18, 2021 12:33 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a team talented enough that anybody can score, UCLA is

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) and guard Tyger Campbell (10) talk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Long Beach State in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Juzang scores 25, No. 2 UCLA beats Long Beach St 100-79

By Beth Harris Nov. 16, 2021 01:21 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 21-point victory was no cause for celebration by UCLA.

Villanova forward Eric Dixon, left, is defended by UCLA center Myles Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 2 UCLA rallies to beat No. 4 Villanova 86-77

By Beth Harris Nov. 13, 2021 02:01 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two highly ranked teams and a raucous crowd packed into

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) shoots over Cal State Bakersfield guard Justin Edler-Davis (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. UCLA won 95-58. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
No. 2 UCLA thumps Bakersfield 95-58 in opener, Riley injured

By Beth Harris Nov. 10, 2021 01:08 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA got a big win to start the season, along with a dose of

FILE- In this March 28, 2021, file photo, Southern California guard Ethan Anderson (20) shoots in front of Oregon forward Chandler Lawson, rear, during the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Trojans were picked to finish third in the Pac-12. Ethan Anderson is back running the offense full-time after coming off the bench last season due to injury. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Led by another Mobley, USC looks to repeat NCAA tourney run

By Beth Harris Oct. 21, 2021 12:50 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Evan Mobley fueled Southern California’s first Elite Eight