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Mar 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) celebrates hitting a 3-point basket during the third quarter against the Richmond Spiders during an NCAA Tournament second round game at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast: No. 1 for a Reason

Kiki Rice's confident performance and leadership fueled UCLA's second-half surge past Richmond, sending the top-ranked Bruins back to the Sweet 16.

Madeleine Considine
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Mar 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) celebrates hitting a 3-point basket during the third quarter against the Richmond Spiders during an NCAA Tournament second round game at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
Women's Basketball

UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast: No. 1 for a Reason

Kiki Rice's confident performance and leadership fueled UCLA's second-half surge past Richmond, sending the top-ranked Bruins back to the Sweet 16.

Madeleine Considine
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Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) shoots the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Can NIL Be Attributed to UCLA Loss, Lack of Upsets?

The UCLA Bruins' season ended last weekend as they failed to pull off the upset over the Tennessee Volunteers in the NCAA Tournament. With how the first two rounds have gone, there may be a larger, more expensive reason why the Bruins were unable to win.

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Mar 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) drives to the basket past Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Jerkaila Jordan (2) during the first quieter of an NCAA Tournament second round game at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
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Mar 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) celebrates scoring a basket in the third quarter against the Richmond Spiders during an NCAA Tournament second round game at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
Women's Basketball

UCLA's Betts Displays Modesty, Distributes Praise to Teammates

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Mar 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close during the fourth quarter of an NCAA Tournament second round game against the Richmond Spiders at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
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Feb 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; NBA Hall of Famer and UCLA Bruin alumni Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and NBA Hall of Famer and Michigan State Spartans alumni share a moment during the game between the two school at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Magic Johnson's Claim on UCLA Legend Should Have Hoop Heads Talking

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Jan 27, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Bronny James (6) and UCLA Bruins forward Devin Williams (22) battle for the ball in the first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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BREAKING: UCLA Sophomore F Enters Transfer Portal

UCLA Bruins sophomore forward Devin Williams has announced that he will be entering the transfer portal. After redshirting this season and playing limited time as a freshman, Williams will be looking for a new destination next season.

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Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA defensive lineman Oluwafemi Oladejo (DL58) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin talks with guard Trent Perry (1) during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin reads during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin reacts during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Mar 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) celebrate scoring a basket in the third quarter against the Richmond Spiders during an NCAA Tournament second round game at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA;  UCLA Bruins guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3) drives to the basket against Utah State Aggies guard Dexter Akanno (7) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin reacts during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin reacts during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA;  UCLA Bruins center Aday Mara (15) dunks the ball during the first half against the Utah State Aggies in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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