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UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) has a drive rejected by Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)
Gonzaga Bulldogs at UCLA Bruins 11/23/2021

Nov. 23, 2021 11:24 PM EST

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) and guard Tyger Campbell (10) talk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Long Beach State in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
1-2 matchup of Gonzaga, UCLA highlights hoops tourney feast

By Dave Skretta Nov. 23, 2021 02:18 AM EST

Central Michigan forward Harrison Henderson dunks against Gonzaga during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Good Sam Empire Classic Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
No. 1 Gonzaga routs Central Michigan, to face No. 2 UCLA

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 23, 2021 01:09 AM 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

Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) celebrates being named MVP of the Roman Main Event tournament after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. Arizona won the game 80-62. (AP Photo/Sam Morris)
Gonzaga, UCLA hold down top poll spots ahead of showdown

By Dave Skretta Nov. 22, 2021 12:30 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Purdue jumps to No. 3 behind Gonzaga, UCLA in Top 25, then Kansas, Duke; Arizona, Seton Hall, BYU, Xavier in

Nov. 22, 2021 12:26 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Purdue jumps to No. 3 behind Gonzaga, UCLA in Top 25, then Kansas, Duke; Arizona, Seton Hall, BYU, Xavier in. ...

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

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) and guard Tyger Campbell (10) talk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Long Beach State in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Juzang scores 25, No. 2 UCLA beats Long Beach St 100-79

By Beth Harris Nov. 16, 2021 01:21 AM EST

Long Beach State guard Drew Cobb (3) shoots against UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Long Beach State Beach at UCLA Bruins 11/15/2021

Nov. 16, 2021 12:02 AM EST

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) reacts after making a 3-point basket during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Gonzaga, UCLA, Kansas top AP Top 25; Michigan up to No. 4

By John Marshall Nov. 15, 2021 11:58 AM EST

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