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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

Baylor and Houston warmup before 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)
The Latest: Gonzaga stuns UCLA to keep perfect season alive

Apr. 03, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

Baylor and Houston warm up before 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)
Arizona Wildcats at Stanford Cardinal 4/4/2021

Apr. 03, 2021 04:48 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 forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) shoots on UCLA Bruins guard Johnny Juzang (3) 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/Darron Cummings)
UCLA Bruins at Michigan Wolverines 3/30/2021

Mar. 30, 2021 10:16 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard celebrates as he walks off the court after 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. Michigan won 76-58. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NCAA tourney hits halfway point, still the field vs. Gonzaga

By Jim Litke Mar. 29, 2021 02:56 AM EDT

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

BYU guard Brandon Averette (4) reaches for a rebound with UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba (14) and BYU forward Caleb Lohner, second from left, and BYU forward Matt Haarms (3) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Juzang carries No. 11 UCLA past sixth-seeded BYU, 73-62

By Dave Skretta Mar. 20, 2021 11:56 PM EDT

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) reacts with Jaden Ivey (23) after a dunk during the second half of a first-round game against North Texas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Williams was fouled on the play. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse Orange at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/21/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

Michigan State's Aaron Henry (0) is defended by UCLA's Jules Bernard (1), Tyger Campbell (10), Johnny Juzang (3) and Cody Riley (2) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, early Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
710 days later, NCAA Tournament is back with 'First Four'

By Jim Litke Mar. 19, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

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

Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle claps for his players at a time out during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Oregon State rallies from 16 points down, stuns UCLA in OT

Mar. 11, 2021 09:17 PM EST

Southern California guard Tahj Eaddy, top, celebrates with teammates as UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, and guard Jaylen Clark walk off the court after Eaddy hit a game-winning three-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Los Angeles. USC won 64-63. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC stuns UCLA 64-63 on Tahj Eaddy's last-second shot

By Beth Harris Mar. 06, 2021 06:50 PM EST

UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1)] and Oregon forward Eugene Omoruyi (2) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon beats UCLA 82-74, moves into first in Pac-12

Mar. 04, 2021 12:01 AM EST

UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1)] and Oregon forward Eugene Omoruyi (2) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 4 (win) at UCLA Bruins 3/4/2021

Mar. 03, 2021 10:00 PM EST

Arizona State guard Jaelen House, left, defends against UCLA guard Tyger Campbell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
UCLA rallies past Arizona State to give Cronin 400th victory

By Joe Reedy Feb. 21, 2021 01:29 AM EST

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

Oregon State forward Rodrigue Andela (34) grabs rebound over UCLA forward Cody Riley (2) and guard Jules Bernard (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 23 UCLA outlasts pesky Oregon State for 57-52 victory

By Beth Harris Jan. 30, 2021 09:13 PM EST

Washington guard Erik Stevenson, left, defends against UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
First-place UCLA beats Washington 81-76 for 6th straight win

By Beth Harris Jan. 16, 2021 07:10 PM EST