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Sam Garcia
Joined: May 24, 2024
Samantha Garcia is a student at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Professional Writing. She is also a sports writer for the Daily Bruin at UCLA.
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Football
UCLA Hiring New Chief Development Officer To Help With NIL Deals
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UCLA to Host 17th Annual Dribble Over Cancer Event
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UCLA Football: Bruins Land 3-Star Edge Rusher Commit
Football
UCLA Football: Bruins Snubbed on Insider Bowl Projections
Action Network’s Brett McMurphy devised his own predictions of which 12 teams will fill the College Football Playoff field, but he excluded UCLA. The Bruins are currently unranked in two sets of NCAA polls while nine Big Ten teams appeared in the polls.
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UCLA Football: Former Bruins TE Signs With Seattle Seahawks
Former UCLA Bruin tight end Michael Ezeike has reportedly signed with the Seattle Seahawks alongside tight end Devon Garrison following two injuries of Seattle tight ends. He will join fellow former Bruins Jake Bobo and Zach Charbonnet on the roster.
Women's Basketball
UCLA Women's Basketball: Gabriela Jaquez to Join FIBA World Cup
UCLA women's basketball forward Gabriela Jacquez was selected to represent the Mexican national team at the 2024 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament. It will qualify 16 teams for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026.
Football
UCLA Football: 5 Bruins Added to Polynesian POTY Watchlist
The 2024 Watchlist for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award was announced. UCLA's defensive linemen Davin Aupiu, Jay Toia, and Keanu Willaims along with offensive lineman Alani Makihele and tight end Moliki Matavao were included.
Men's Basketball
UCLA Basketball: Mick Cronin Reacts to Multi-Game Series Between Bruins and Arizona
UCLA men's basketball head coach Mick Cronin is excited for the recently announced multi-game series against Arizona. Despite moving to separate conferences, the rivalry will live on as the two teams face off in three games over the next four seasons.
Olympic Sports
UCLA Gymnast Jordan Chiles Loses Appeal to Retain Bronze Medal
UCLA gymnast Jordan Chiles is required to return her bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics floor final. An appeal made by the Romanian Gymnastics Federation set Ana Bărbosu as the bronze medalist. Team USA's video proof submission was rejected.
Football
UCLA Football: DeShaun Foster Noncommital On 3-Star Linebacker's Playing Status
UCLA redshirt freshman linebacker Mone Malafu's playing status is undetermined, according to head coach DeShaun Foster. He did not record any stats last season. It is uncertain whether his playing status is due to academic reasons or another reason.
Football
UCLA Football: Bruins LB Added to Comeback Player of the Year Watchlist
UCLA linebacker Ale Kaho is entering his seventh NCAA season after injuries sidelined him for the last two. Kaho was the only Bruin and one of 16 Big Ten players featured on the 2024 College Comeback Player of the Year watch list.
Men's Basketball
UCLA Basketball: Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Adem Bona Reunite At Campus
Former UCLA basketball players Jaime Jacquez Jr. and Adem Bona returned to Westwood to reunite with members of the basketball program. Jacquez Jr. was a first round pick and now plays for the Miami Heat while Bona plays for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Football
UCLA Football: Bruins Land 3-Star OL Commit
UCLA football secured three-star offensive lineman Nehemiah Johnson from the class of 2025. Johnson announced his verbal commitment to UCLA via X on Friday. He is from No. 7 Orange Lutheran High School and is the 16th Bruin commit.