Cody Riley
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin calls to his team during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Akron, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
UCLA avoids upset with late surge, holds off Akron 57-53

By Tim Booth Mar. 18, 2022 12:30 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tyger Campbell rescued UCLA from a potential upset, scoring

UCLA's Johnny Juzang, left, and UCLA's Cody Riley, right, guard Arizona's Christian Koloko (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 2 Arizona tops No. 13 UCLA 84-76 to win Pac-12 title

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2022 11:47 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Arizona clanged shots, threw weak passes, watched UCLA build what

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 Tyger Campbell (10) drives to the basket past Oregon State forward Maurice Calloo (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. UCLA won 94-55. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 12 UCLA routs Oregon 94-55 without injured star Juzang

By Gary Horowitz Feb. 26, 2022 06:26 PM EST
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Tyger Campbell scored a game-high 20 points to lead No. 12

Oregon guard Jacob Young, center right, shoots against UCLA forward Cody Riley (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Harmon scores 17, Oregon knocks off No. 12 UCLA 68-63

By Steve Mims Feb. 24, 2022 11:58 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — De’Vion Harmon scored 17 points, leading Oregon to a 68-63 win

UCLA guard Jaylen Clark, right, recovers a loose ball past Washington guard Terrell Brown Jr. (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Clark, Singleton lead No. 13 UCLA past Washington 76-50

By Joe Reedy Feb. 20, 2022 12:23 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA coach Mick Cronin is scared to see trainer Tyler Lesher for

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, 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

California guard Joel Brown (1) passes the ball against UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Campbell scores 17, No. 5 UCLA pulls away to beat Cal 60-52

By Michael Wagaman Jan. 08, 2022 10:09 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Tyger Campbell scored 17 points, Johnny Juzang made a clutch

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

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,

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) loses the ball to UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)
No. 1 Gonzaga turns showdown with No. 2 UCLA into 83-63 rout

By John Marshall Nov. 24, 2021 12:18 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chet Holmgren swatted the ball off the backboard, turned and

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 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

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) is fouled by UCLA guard Jaylen Clark (0) while driving to the basket during the second half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Overtime buzzer-beater ends Bruins impressive tourney run

By Michael Marot Apr. 03, 2021 11:24 PM EDT
At halftime Saturday night, UCLA coach Mick Cronin challenged his team to keep

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) drives up court during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Gonzaga, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
To the bank! Suggs hits the winner, Zags top UCLA 93-90

By Eddie Pells Apr. 03, 2021 11:21 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Suggs took the inbounds pass and saw nothing but

Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) reacts to a play against UCLA 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. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 11 UCLA beats 'Bama 88-78 in OT to reach Elite Eight

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2021 10:04 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. remembers the moment Mick Cronin

Abilene Christian's Mahki Morris (12) and Paul Hiepler (33) wave to fans as they leave the court after their 67-47 loss to UCLA in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
UCLA brushes off Abilene Christian 67-47 to reach Sweet 16

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2021 07:39 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — UCLA stumbled into the NCAA Tournament on a four-game

Michigan State's Rocket Watts (2) sets up on defense as UCLA's Tyger Campbell (10) brings the ball up during the first half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
UCLA beats Michigan St 86-80 in overtime in First Four game

By Dave Skretta Mar. 19, 2021 12:59 AM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — UCLA showed plenty of fight in its overtime win