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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)
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...

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

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. ...

FILE - In this March 30, 2021, file photo, UCLA forward Cody Riley looks to pass the ball during the first half of an Elite 8 game against Michigan in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Riley has entered his name in the NBA draft after helping UCLA to the Final Four. The redshirt junior forward averaged career highs of 10 points and 5.4 rebounds while starting all 31 games for the Bruins this season. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
UCLA's Cody Riley enters NBA draft

May. 28, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

Oklahoma men's basketball signs four transfers

May. 03, 2021 03:37 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma coach Porter Moser has signed brothers Tanner and Jacob Groves from Eastern Washington, Ethan Chargois from SMU and Jordan...

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Gonzaga, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
UCLA star Johnny Juzang enters NBA draft

Apr. 20, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

UCLA signs Rutgers grad transfer Myles Johnson

Apr. 19, 2021 09:07 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA has signed Rutgers transfer Myles Johnson, who will be a senior in the fall when he enrolls in graduate school. ...

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin reacts to a call during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Gonzaga, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Mick Cronin gets 2-year contract extension at UCLA

By Beth Harris Apr. 08, 2021 08:10 PM EDT

Baylor guard MaCio Teague drives past Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Baylor 1st national title denies Zags perfection

By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2021 08:37 PM EDT

Villanova head coach Jay Wright argues a call against Baylor in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021.(AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The game plan: Elite players find paths to pros besides NCAA

By Pat Graham Apr. 05, 2021 02:22 AM EDT

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) is fouled by UCLA guard Jaylen Clark (0) while driving to the basket during the second half of 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)
Overtime buzzer-beater ends Bruins impressive tourney run

By Michael Marot Apr. 03, 2021 11:24 PM EDT

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) drives up court during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Gonzaga, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
To the bank! Suggs hits the winner, Zags top UCLA 93-90

By Eddie Pells Apr. 03, 2021 11:21 PM EDT