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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

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

North Carolina's Caleb Love, right, tries to get past UCLA's Jules Bernard during the second half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
UCLA's Jules Bernard to enter NBA draft, won't hire agent

Apr. 19, 2022 07:18 PM EDT

UCLA's Peyton Watson practices for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
UCLA's Peyton Watson headed to NBA draft after 1 season

Apr. 12, 2022 02:44 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin, left, fouls Oregon guard Will Richardson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 84-81. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 12 UCLA at Oregon tops the week in Pac-12 hoops

By The Associated Press Feb. 23, 2022 02:17 AM EST

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

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell pauses on the court during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 87-84 in three overtimes. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona State outlasts No. 3 UCLA 87-84 in triple overtime

By John Marshall Feb. 06, 2022 01:23 AM EST

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

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

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) dunks as players warm up for the team's NCAA college basketball game against Long Beach State, with no fans in attendance Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Long Beach State Beach at UCLA Bruins 1/6/2022

Jan. 06, 2022 06:58 PM EST

UCLA guard Jaylen Clark dunks against Bellarmine during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
No. 2 UCLA withstands Bellarmine rally, wins 75-62

By Danny Webster Nov. 22, 2021 10:10 PM EST

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

UCLA guard Peyton Watson, left, celebrates after a teammate scored as North Florida forward Jadyn Parker walks away during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
North Florida Ospreys at UCLA Bruins 11/17/2021

Nov. 17, 2021 11:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Ypsilanti Lincoln's Emoni Bates shoots against River Rouge during the Tip Off Classic high school basketball game in Ypsilanti, Mich. Bates, part of a top-ranked Memphis class, was named the Gatorade national high school player of the year in 2020. (Nicole Hester/Ann Arbor News via AP, File)
Freshman phenom Baldwin savors chance to play for his dad

By Steve Megargee Oct. 27, 2021 02:42 AM EDT

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