Led by Juzang, No. 2 UCLA carries title hopes into season

FILE - UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) shoots over Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. Led by Juzang, the second-ranked UCLA Bruins return nearly everyone from last season's surprising Final Four run. They open the season at home against Cal State Bakersfield on Nov. 9. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

FILE - UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) protects the ball from Alabama forward Juwan Gary (4) in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021. The UCLA Bruins open the season at home against Cal State Bakersfield on Nov. 9. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

FILE - UCLA forward Cody Riley drives to the basket ahead of Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, left, during the second half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. Led by Johnny Juzang, the second-ranked UCLA Bruins return nearly everyone from last season's surprising Final Four run. Juzang and Riley took their names out of the NBA draft to return to Westwood. Juzang will anchor UCLA's backcourt while Riley will hold down the frontcourt, along with Rutgers transfer Myles Johnson. They open the season at home against Cal State Bakersfield on Nov. 9. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, file)