Ten Takeaways From the Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracket March Madness has recently been dominated by blue blood programs, but this year’s tourney is filled with lower-tier teams ready to shock the field. Sports Illustrated · Mar 13, 2023
Amari Bailey bails out Jaylen Clark-depleted Bruins in comeback over Colorado LAS VEGAS — Life without Jaylen Clark is going to be tough. Amari Bailey made sure it wasn’t unbearable. Los Angeles Times · Mar 9, 2023
Jaylen Clark’s Season-Ending Injury Is a Crushing Blow to UCLA’s Title Hopes The Bruins, who have been in the running for a top seed in the tournament, will have a much tougher path through March Madness without their star defender. Sports Illustrated · Mar 8, 2023
Report: UCLA’s Jaylen Clark Out for Season With Achilles Injury The Bruins were dealt a major blow to the roster just before the start of the postseason. Sports Illustrated · Mar 8, 2023
Analysis: The loss of Jaylen Clark doesn't mean the end of the road for UCLA's title hopes LOS ANGELES — Jaylen Clark's lower-leg injury changes things. Los Angeles Times · Mar 7, 2023
Sprouting into top form, UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the Pac-12 player of the year LOS ANGELES — Jaime Jaquez Jr. arrived at UCLA as a willowy prospect fighting for minutes. His nearly shaved head, a remnant of a rookie ritual with the Mexican national team, symbolized necessary growth while endearing him to a bald coaching staff. Los Angeles Times · Mar 7, 2023
Bill Plaschke: Streaking UCLA deserving of No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament They play such scathing defense, the crowd roars with every deflection. Los Angeles Times · Mar 6, 2023
No. 4 UCLA beats No. 8 Arizona on Senior Night, but Jaylen Clark leaves injured LOS ANGELES — Long before the season’s first game, Mick Cronin girded himself for this night. Los Angeles Times · Mar 5, 2023
Jaime Jaquez Jr. exerts his authority as UCLA earns its ninth consecutive win LOS ANGELES — For the briefest of moments as he dribbled on the wing, UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. saw an opening. A screen by teammate David Singleton had cleared a tempting path to the basket. Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2023
UCLA defeats Colorado to clinch its first Pac-12 championship in a decade BOULDER, COLO. — It was a natural high at 5,346 feet above sea level. Los Angeles Times · Feb 27, 2023
Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell step it up as No. 4 UCLA holds off Utah SALT LAKE CITY — The possibility made the rounds, players on the verge of something UCLA had not done in a decade talking about another Pac-12 regular-season championship. Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 2023
One of These Teams Will Win the 2023 Men’s NCAA Tournament SI’s annual pool from which the national champion will emerge is here. Sports Illustrated · Feb 15, 2023
Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s clutch game leads No. 7 UCLA past Oregon to extend its Pac-12 lead EUGENE, Ore. — Its big men in foul trouble, its offense in a funk, its most exciting freshman playing on a bothersome ankle, UCLA turned to an old friend in its time of need. Los Angeles Times · Feb 12, 2023
No. 7 UCLA shakes off slow start to put on a defensive show in win over Oregon State CORVALLIS, Ore. — The most important part of Mick Cronin’s scouting report on Oregon State might have been his sales job. The UCLA coach had to make his team believe the Beavers were a threat. Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023 New pre-deadline 2023 mock has Boston Celtics drafting two forwards and a guard Draft expert Jonathan Wasserman has put together a mock for the 2023 NBA draft that reflects the changes in the standings just ahead of the trade deadline.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2023 No. 9 UCLA haunted by turnovers and other issues in win over Washington LOS ANGELES — It didn’t seem like the sort of game that would involve any nervous moments for UCLA.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2023 Dylan Hernandez: UCLA's woeful offense needs a Mick Cronin overhaul to be Final Four worthy LOS ANGELES — The shot clock about to expire, David Singleton heaved the ball from a step or two inside of the half-court line, his effort striking the top of the backboard.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2023 New Bleacher Report mock sees Boston Celtics go for wing, two big men in 2023 draft B/R has three prospects in mind for Boston's trio of second-round picks.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 15, 2023 UCLA leans on defense, rallies past Colorado for its 13th consecutive victory LOS ANGELES — Nearly everything was trending the wrong way for UCLA, jeopardizing the nation’s longest winning streak among major conference teams.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 6, 2023 UCLA fights off USC’s 18-point comeback to extend winning steak to 11 LOS ANGELES — If at first you don’t succeed, get the ball back in the hands of Jaylen Clark.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2022 College Hoops Reset: Revising Our Conference Predictions Which of our men’s league champ picks have changed—and which have stayed the same?
Los Angeles Times · Dec 22, 2022 Jaylen Clark and UCLA overcome slow start to knock off UC Davis, win eighth straight LOS ANGELES — UCLA head coach Mick Cronin knew his team tapped into something special and familiar during its east coast road trip, which saw the Bruins take down ranked opponents Maryland and Kentucky.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 18, 2022 No. 16 UCLA defeats No. 13 Kentucky to extend its winning streak to seven games NEW YORK — UCLA’s trip to the East Coast was a roaring success. All one had to do was listen.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 15, 2022 No. 16 UCLA starts off quick and never looks back in dominant win over No. 20 Maryland COLLEGE PARK, Md. — It was a special greeting, from one future Big Ten rival to another.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 11, 2022 Reserves jump-start UCLA victory over Denver on emotional afternoon LOS ANGELES — The emotions lingered long after the pregame ceremony ended.