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Villanova forward Eric Dixon, left, is defended by UCLA center Myles Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

No. 2 UCLA rallies to beat No. 4 Villanova 86-77

By Beth Harris Nov. 13, 2021 02:01 AM EST

Rutgers needs overtime to hold off Lehigh 73-70

By Matt Sugam Nov. 10, 2021 09:34 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Steve Pikiell thinks the question of whether center Cliff Omoruyi can fill the void left by Myles Johnson can be put to rest. ...

No. 2 UCLA signs center, 2 guards in 2022 recruiting class

Nov. 10, 2021 08:57 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 2 UCLA signed a center and two guards on Wednesday as part of its 2022 recruiting class. Adem Bona, a 6-foot-10...

UCLA forward Cody Riley (2) grabs a rebound next to Cal State Bakersfield guard Antavion Collum (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

UCLA's Riley out vs. No. 4 Villanova after injuring knee

Nov. 10, 2021 08:21 PM EST

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) shoots over Cal State Bakersfield guard Justin Edler-Davis (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. UCLA won 95-58. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

No. 2 UCLA thumps Bakersfield 95-58 in opener, Riley injured

By Beth Harris Nov. 10, 2021 01:08 AM EST

North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket while Loyola Maryland guard Kenny Jones (25) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Loyola (MD) Greyhounds at North Carolina Tar Heels 11/9/2021

Nov. 09, 2021 07:56 PM EST

Duke forward Paolo Banchero (5) dunks over Winston-Salem State forward DyQuavis Wilkins (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Durham N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

College basketball ready to rev up with fans in the stands

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2021 02:41 AM 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)

Timme, Juzang, Cockburn headline AP preseason All-Americans

By John Marshall Oct. 25, 2021 12:01 PM EDT

UCLA's Cronin a winner at the track ahead of hoops opener

Oct. 22, 2021 08:41 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA coach Mick Cronin is a winner even before the college basketball season starts next month. A 3-year-old filly co...

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

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

FILE - In this March 19, 2021, file photo, Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell claps during the first half of a men's college basketball game against Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis. Rutgers of the Big Ten Conference made the NCAA Tournament last season for the first time since 1991. The Scarlet Knights defeated Clemson in the opening round of the tournament and lost to Houston in the second round. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Rutgers: High hopes after ending NCAA Tournament drought

By Tom Canavan Oct. 20, 2021 02:10 PM EDT

FILE - Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) dunks against Creighton in the second half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, March 28, 2021, file photo. The Zags were the runaway top choice in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball preseason poll released Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. Gonzaga lost AP All-Americans Corey Kispert and Jalen Suggs to the NBA, but second-team selection Drew Timme (19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds) and starting guard Andrew Nembhard return. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Gonzaga is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25; UCLA, Kansas next

By Aaron Beard Oct. 18, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

Oregon head coach Dana Altman, left, speaks next to Will Richardson during Pac-12 Conference NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Pac-12 aiming to build on 2021 NCAA Tournament run

By John Marshall Oct. 13, 2021 07:04 PM EDT

FILE - UCLA guard Tyger Campbell, right, celebrates with teammate guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) after an Elite 8 game against Michigan in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, in this Wednesday, March 31, 2021, file photo. UCLA won 51-49. UCLA is an overwhelming favorite to win the Pac-12 after reaching the Final Four last season. The Bruins' men's basketball team received 32 votes from 34 media members who cover the league in the preseason poll. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

UCLA picked to win Pac-12 basketball title in preseason poll

Oct. 13, 2021 01:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2012, file photo, Nan Wooden looks at a statue of her late father, UCLA men's basketball coach John Wooden, after its unveiling outside the new Pauley Pavilion at UCLA in Los Angeles. Nan Wooden died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. She was 87. The school said she died of natural causes at a care facility in the San Fernando Valley, according to family members. She had suffered a series of strokes in recent years. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Nan Wooden, daughter of UCLA coach John Wooden, dies at 87

By Beth Harris Sep. 14, 2021 08:43 PM EDT

UCLA to host Villanova on Nov. 12 as part of home-and-home

Aug. 04, 2021 06:57 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA will host Villanova on Nov. 12 for the first time in 11 years. The game is part of a home-and-home series finalized...

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. ...