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UCLA starting rebuild under new coach Mick Cronin

By Beth Harris Oct. 10, 2019 09:07 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA faces a rebuilding year under Mick Cronin and the young

Mick Cronin, right, and athletic director Dan Guerrero pose as Cronin is introduced as UCLA's new head basketball coach at a news conference on the campus in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Cronin was hired as UCLA's basketball coach Tuesday, ending a bumpy, months-long search to find a replacement for the fired Steve Alford. The university said Cronin agreed to a $24 million, six-year deal. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Mick Cronin honored to be coaching 'John Wooden's program'

By Beth Harris Apr. 10, 2019 04:48 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mick Cronin lay in bed and watched UCLA basketball games for years

FILE - In this March 17, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin high-fives one of his players at the trophy ceremony after Cincinnati beat Houston in the championship game of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament, in Memphis, Tenn. Cronin has been hired as UCLA’s basketball coach, ending a months-long search to find a replacement for the fired Steve Alford. The university says Cronin agreed to a $24 million, six-year deal on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow, File)
UCLA hires Cincinnati's Mick Cronin as basketball coach

By Beth Harris Apr. 09, 2019 12:37 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mick Cronin was hired as UCLA's basketball coach Tuesday, ending a

Arizona State's Zylan Cheatham attempts a shot around UCLA's Cody Riley during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Arizona State beats UCLA 83-72 in Pac-12 quarterfinals

By John Marshall Mar. 14, 2019 11:27 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Arizona State appeared to be in good shape before heading to Las

UCLA's Jaylen Hands shoots over Stanford's Cormac Ryan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
UCLA holds off Stanford 79-72 in Pac-12 tournament opener

By John Marshall Mar. 13, 2019 11:32 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — UCLA shut Stanford down well into the second half, appearing as if

Colorado forward Evan Battey urges on the crowd during a timeout against UCLA in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bey, Gatling lead surging Colorado to 93-68 pasting of UCLA

By Dennis Georgatos Mar. 07, 2019 11:38 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — UCLA's zone defense was no match for Colorado's powerful inside

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, UCLA guard Jaylen Hands, center, celebrates after hitting a 3-point shot as center Moses Brown, left, and guard Kris Wilkes follow during the second half of the teams' NCAA college basketball game against Southern California in Los Angeles. UCLA won 93-88 in overtime. . The Bruins’ sophomore guard has been one of the conference’s best players all season and was named player of the week after finishing with 21 points and 10 assists in UCLA’s win over rival USC. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Arizona State at Arizona highlights the Pac-12 week

By John Marshall Mar. 06, 2019 02:25 AM EST
A look at things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF

UCLA guard Jaylen Hands celebrates as he runs off the floor after UCLA defeated Southern California 93-88 in overtime in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Hands' 3-pointer propels UCLA past USC 93-88 in overtime

By Beth Harris Feb. 28, 2019 11:30 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clinging to a one-point lead in overtime, Kris Wilkes was about to

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2019, file photo, Southern California's Bennie Boatwright (25) looks to pass the ball against Oregon's Louis King (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. USC has an explosive offensive player in Boatwright, who has made 19 3-pointers in his last three games. He made 10, tying a Pac-12 record, in a win at California on Feb. 16. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Tied in Pac-12, USC and UCLA meet with tourney implications

By Beth Harris Feb. 27, 2019 07:16 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaylen Hands wouldn't change a thing in this rockiest of seasons

UCLA guard Jaylen Hands, right, shoots as Oregon forward Miles Norris defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. UCLA won 90-83. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Hands leads UCLA's 2nd-half rally to beat Oregon 90-83

By Beth Harris Feb. 24, 2019 12:22 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaylen Hands nearly couldn't miss. He stopped and popped 3

UCLA guard Chris Smith, right, attempts the go-ahead shot while Oregon State guard Stephen Thompson Jr., second from right, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game as center Moses Brown, left, and center Gligorije Rakocevic work for position under the basket in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. UCLA won 68-67. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
UCLA hangs on to beat Oregon State 68-67 after blowing lead

By Beth Harris Feb. 22, 2019 01:24 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA won its first three games under interim coach Murry Bartow

Stanford guard Daejon Davis (1) drives to the basket against UCLA guard Kris Wilkes (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Sharma's double-double helps Stanford beat UCLA 104-80

By Rick Eymer Feb. 17, 2019 01:04 AM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Josh Sharma scored 22 points and had 12 rebounds to help

UCLA's Kris Wilkes, right, is defended by California's Connor Vanover (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
UCLA comes from behind to beat Cal in overtime 75-67

By Michael Wagaman Feb. 14, 2019 12:54 AM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — UCLA interim coach Murry Bartow wasn't certain benching his

UCLA forward Cody Riley (2) dunks against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Utah stuns UCLA 93-92 on Van Dyke's 3-pointer at buzzer

By Beth Harris Feb. 09, 2019 07:32 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sedrick Barefield dribbled into two defenders, pivoted and passed

UCLA forward Cody Riley (2) is surrounded by Colorado defenders during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Colorado beats UCLA 84-73 behind Gatling's career night

By Beth Harris Feb. 06, 2019 11:06 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shane Gatling picked a good time for a career night. With his

UCLA guard Prince Ali tries to pass the ball after falling while under pressure from Arizona guard Justin Coleman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA routs Arizona 90-69 to end 3-game skid; Wilkes has 34

By Beth Harris Jan. 27, 2019 12:17 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the first time in a long time, UCLA played 40 minutes together

Arizona State guard Luguentz Dort (0) dunks against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Arizona State beats UCLA 84-73 for 3rd straight win

By Beth Harris Jan. 25, 2019 01:33 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's not often Arizona State visits UCLA anymore thanks to Pac-12

Southern California forward Bennie Boatwright, left, celebrates after forward Nick Rakocevic, right, scored during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. USC won 80-67. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC beat UCLA 80-67 to end 4-game skid in crosstown rivalry

By Beth Harris Jan. 19, 2019 06:33 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bennie Boatwright worked and waited seven months for moments like