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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)

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

By Beth Harris Oct. 21, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

UCLA's Johnny Juzang and Cody Riley withdraw from NBA draft

Jul. 07, 2021 10:09 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Juzang and Cody Riley have withdrawn their names from the NBA draft and will return to UCLA this fall. Juzang, a...

UCLA's Chris Smith won't return to basketball team

By Beth Harris Jul. 05, 2021 10:39 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Smith, who injured his knee in January and was out the rest of his senior season, won’t be returning to UCLA’s basketball team. ...

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. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

UCLA's Juzang could be first Asian American NBA lottery pick

By John Marshall Apr. 02, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

UCLA players and coaches celebrate after an Elite 8 game against Michigan in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Indianapolis. UCLA won 51-49. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Injuries, opt-outs and underdogs: UCLA's ride to Final Four

By Dave Skretta Mar. 31, 2021 03:12 PM EDT

Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) celebrates with teammates during the second half of a Sweet 16 game against Florida State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

UCLA-Michigan conjures up more memorable images of March

By Dave Skretta Mar. 29, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 file photo, BYU head coach Mark Pope talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah State in Logan, Utah. Heading into the season, there wasn't a lot of talk about No. 23. BYU. This was supposed to be a rebuilding season in Provo, Utah for coach Mark Pope and his Cougars. Guess again. BYU went 20-6 playing with a returning senior guard, three transfers and a freshman and they seemingly are getting better heading into their first NCAA Tournament since 2015.(Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP, Pool)

BYU players get assist for freeing Wade from elevator

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2021 06:44 PM EDT

Cody Riley, right, of UCLA, drives to the basket against Oregon State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)

No. 21 UCLA faces USC in matchup of Pac-12's top teams

By Beth Harris Feb. 05, 2021 12:47 PM EST

Arizona head coach Sean Miller calls out a play against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UCLA completes desert sweep with 81-76 win over Arizona

Jan. 09, 2021 11:21 PM EST

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) works for a rebound against Colorado guard Keeshawn Barthelemy, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

UCLA holds off Colorado 65-62 for 13th straight home win

By Beth Harris Jan. 02, 2021 10:20 PM EST

UCLA guard Chris Smith (5) shoots over Utah forward Timmy Allen during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

UCLA's Chris Smith tears left ACL, out for rest of season

By Beth Harris Jan. 02, 2021 08:09 PM EST

Utah guard Alfonso Plummer (25) shoots over UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

UCLA edges Utah 72-70 for 5th straight home victory

By Beth Harris Dec. 31, 2020 09:21 PM EST

Marquette forward Justin Lewis, center, goes up for a shot against UCLA guard Chris Smith, left, and UCLA guard David Singleton (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

UCLA holds off Marquette 69-60 to win 5th in a row

By Beth Harris Dec. 11, 2020 11:49 PM EST

San Diego forward Josh Parrish (4) goes up for a shot between UCLA guards Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) and Johnny Juzang (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

UCLA routs San Diego 83-56 to win 4th in row; Juzang debuts

By Beth Harris Dec. 09, 2020 11:11 PM EST

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell goes up for a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against California, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

UCLA beats Cal 76-56 in Bruins' earliest ever Pac-12 opener

By Beth Harris Dec. 06, 2020 10:05 PM EST

UCLA routs Seattle 78-52 in delayed home opener

By Beth Harris Dec. 03, 2020 09:59 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyger Campbell scored 17 points, Jules Bernard added 16 points and UCLA pulled away late in a close first half to rout Seattle 78-52 on...