BETH HARRIS
UCLA coach Mick Cronin walks the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against California on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner)
Cronin says UCLA seed in NCAA bracket preview is 'comical'

By Beth Harris Feb. 19, 2023 01:57 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Division I men’s basketball committee revealed its top 16

UCLA guard David Singleton tries to steal the ball from California guard Marsalis Roberson as California forward Lars Thiemann watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner)
No. 4 UCLA blows out Cal 78-43, improves to 15-0 at home

By Beth Harris Feb. 19, 2023 12:39 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — This time, the UCLA Bruins had their minds in the game for 40

Stanford guard Michael O'Connell, left, shoots against UCLA guard Tyger Campbell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
No. 4 UCLA rallies to beat Stanford 73-64 behind Jaquez

By Beth Harris Feb. 17, 2023 01:14 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA came in way too cocky, according to coach Mick Cronin, and it

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., right, reaches for a rebound as Washington State forward Mouhamed Gueye watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 9 UCLA routs Washington State 76-52; 13-0 at home

By Beth Harris Feb. 04, 2023 09:49 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just over a week removed from a spirit-crushing loss to crosstown

Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) blocks the shot of UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Boogie Ellis scores 31, leads USC over No. 8 UCLA 77-64

By Beth Harris Jan. 26, 2023 11:16 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — This time, Southern California finished the job.

UCLA guard Jaylen Clark, left, defends against Utah guard Rollie Worster (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 7 UCLA dominates Utah, 68-49, in 12th straight win

By Beth Harris Jan. 13, 2023 12:56 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA is showing off different ways to win while the seventh-ranked

Southern California's Kobe Johnson, front right, has his shot blocked by UCLA's Adem Bona, top, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
No. 10 UCLA blows 18-point lead, hangs on to beat USC 60-58

By Beth Harris Jan. 05, 2023 11:49 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaylen Clark scored 15 points and No. 10 UCLA blew an 18-point

Auburn forward Chris Moore, right, dives into the ball against Southern California guard Boogi Ellis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Ellis scores 28 points, leads USC over No. 19 Auburn 74-71

By Beth Harris Dec. 18, 2022 07:50 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a couple of close losses in the Bahamas last month, Southern

Denver guard Marko Lukic, right, passes as UCLA guard Jaylen Clark defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Clark, No. 19 UCLA rout Denver 87-64 for 5th straight win

By Beth Harris Dec. 10, 2022 05:01 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaylen Clark scored 24 points and No. 19 UCLA opened the second

UCLA guard Jaylen Clark (0) and Oregon guard Will Richardson battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 21 UCLA rallies late, hangs on to beat Oregon 65-56

By Beth Harris Dec. 04, 2022 07:11 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaylen Clark and Jaime Jaquez Jr. had had enough of losing to

UCLA forward Adem Bona, left, vies for a loose ball with guard Amari Bailey, right, against Bellarmine guard Peter Suder during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
No. 19 UCLA routs Bellarmine 81-60 without Jaylen Clark

By Beth Harris Nov. 27, 2022 09:11 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored a season-high 27 points, and No. 19 UCLA

FILE - Southern California guard Boogie Ellis plays against Miami during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. The Trojans open the season at home on Nov. 7, 2022, against Florida Gulf Coast. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
USC boasts top recruits, Iwuchukwu's status in question

By Beth Harris Oct. 20, 2022 06:56 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California coach Andy Enfield brought in one of the

FILE - UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) puts up a shot during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Saint Mary's College on March 19, 2022, in Portland, Ore. Campbell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are back for their fourth seasons, a couple of battle-tested veterans who arrived at the same time as coach Mick Cronin to rebuild a program that owns a record 11 national championships. UCLA opens the season at home with two new five-star recruits against Sacramento State on Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)
Vets Jaquez, Campbell anchor UCLA roster of star newcomers

By Beth Harris Oct. 20, 2022 03:52 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A pair of five-star recruits are sure to turn heads at UCLA this

FILE - UCLA coach John Wooden listens to Greg Lee, left, during a timeout in the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in January 1974 in Los Angeles. Lee, who helped UCLA to consecutive national championships in 1972 and '73 as a starting guard under Wooden, has died. He was 70. Lee died at a San Diego hospital Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, from an infection related to an immune disorder, the university said Thursday after being informed by his wife, Lisa. (AP Photo, File)
Greg Lee, UCLA guard under coach John Wooden, dies at 70

By Beth Harris Sep. 22, 2022 08:27 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Greg Lee, who helped UCLA to consecutive national championships in

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