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Virginia's Jay Huff dunks as Towson's Charles Thompson defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Memphis Tigers 11/26/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020 file photo, San Diego State forward Matt Mitchell (11) points skyward during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in San Diego. San Diego State was three days away from finding out whether it would be a No. 1 or 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament when March Madness was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Their season ended before they could find out how truly historic it could have been. They finished 30-2, ranked No. 6 and with a Mountain West Conference regular-season championship banner hanging in Viejas Arena. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

Aztecs motivated after historic season ended at 30-2

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 13, 2020 05:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, UCLA coach Mick Cronin argues a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, in Los Angeles. Cronin earned Pac-12 coach of the year honors for the 2019-20 season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

UCLA picked to win Pac-12 in preseason poll

Nov. 12, 2020 03:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, UCLA guard Chris Smith (5) drives to the basket as Southern California forward Onyeka Okongwu defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Los Angeles. After flirting with the NBA draft, Smith has returned to UCLA for the 2020-21 season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

SDSU gets rare visit from No. 22 UCLA for season opener

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 10, 2020 02:40 PM EST

No. 22 UCLA looks to pick up where it left off

By Beth Harris Nov. 09, 2020 02:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, celebrates with a teammate after the team's win over Arizona State during an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. “Jaime’s secret weapon is his toughness, he just keeps coming at you,” UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Arizona State Sun Devils at UCLA Bruins 2/27/2020

Nov. 09, 2020 08:04 AM EST

UCLA sues Under Armour, seeking in excess of $200 million

Aug. 27, 2020 01:54 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA filed a lawsuit against Under Armour on Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles for breach of contract, seeking damages in...

FILE - In this April 24, 2017, file photo, Martin Jarmond, newly hired Boston College athletic director, takes questions from members of the media during a news conference on the schools campus, in Boston. Most new athletic directors that take over in July have the luxury of getting acclimated to their new school before things really ramp up in two months. That is not going to be the case for the start of Jarmond's tenure at UCLA. Jarmond began in Westwood on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, after three years at Boston College. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Jarmond faces many challenges in taking over as UCLA's AD

By Joe Reedy Jul. 04, 2020 02:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Hillcrest Prep's Makur Maker (20) controls the ball against Sunrise Christian Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Highly touted prospect Maker picked Howard University over UCLA, Kentucky and Memphis. The five-star recruit is the highest-ranked player to commit to a Historically Black College or University since ESPN began tracking such things in 2007. Maker is a 6-foot-11 center who declared for the NBA draft in April before opting to consider college basketball. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Top prospect Maker picks Howard over UCLA, Kentucky, Memphis

Jul. 03, 2020 05:17 PM EDT

UCLA forward Jalen Hill (24) grabs a rebound next to Southern California forward Isaiah Mobley (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

UCLA's Jalen Hill withdraws name from NBA draft

May. 02, 2020 04:18 PM EDT

UCLA adds 2 guards, including Kentucky transfer Juzang

Apr. 15, 2020 09:43 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA has added a pair of guards to its 2020-21 recruiting class, including Kentucky transfer Johnny Juzang. The Bruins...

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FILE - In this March 23, 1974, file photo, UCLA's Bill Walton (32) falls over North Carolina State's David Thompson during the first period of a semifinal game of the NCAA college basketball championships in Greensboro, N.C. North Carolina State brought UCLA down to earth after seven straight national championships, beating the mighty Bruins 80-77 on David Thompson's crucial points in double overtime in the semifinals of the NCAA college basketball tournament. (AP Photo/File)

AP Was There: Thompson, Wolfpack end UCLA's long run in '74

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

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March 25 1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters, beating Craig Wood by one stroke. 1947 — Holy Cross, led by George...

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March 21 1893 — The first women's college basketball game is played at Smith College in Northampton, Mass. In this game, each basket is...