Pauley Pavilion is devoid of showdowns, fans as UCLA shifts to neutral-site games
Three years after boxing announcer Michael Buffer bellowed his famous catchphrase inside Pauley Pavilion, it could be time for UCLA basketball fans to unleash a…
UCLA basketball mulls going with taller lineup against New Mexico
Having revealed his small-ball starting lineup, UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin soon will have a decision to make when he wants to go big.Does he…
UCLA basketball hopes an ensemble cast can put it back on top
One of the lead architects of four NBA championship teams wanted to see the modern blueprint for building a winner in the college game.While coaching…
UCLA progressing despite losing scrimmage to San Diego State
Don’t cancel those season tickets just yet.Yes, UCLA lost a basketball scrimmage against severely shorthanded San Diego State.No, Bruins coach Mick Cronin wasn’t trying to…
How UCLA basketball thrived in free agency amid big NIL growth
The wooing is over, the cash committed, the targets landed. What could be considered the first free-agency class in UCLA basketball history — six transfers…
UCLA rally falls short in Pac-12 tournament loss to Oregon
LAS VEGAS — For UCLA to go on an improbable run in the Pac-12 tournament, coach Mick Cronin said, the Bruins would need their best players…
UCLA faces long odds in Vegas to sustain Cronin’s NCAA streak
Mick Cronin’s team had lost five of its last six regular-season games, its offense failing to keep pace with a sturdy defense. The coach vowed…
Mick Cronin says UCLA’s disappointing season is ‘100%’ on him
He evaluated the prospects, recruited them and signed them to play for him. So how much responsibility should Mick Cronin bear for what could be…
Mick Cronin hints UCLA roster could be different next season
SEATTLE — Some intrigue has filtered into the final games of a season going nowhere. After his team fell back to .500 with a third consecutive…
After ’embarrassing’ USC loss, Mick Cronin takes solace in friend
Sometimes all he needs is Mick’s best friend. His team having coughed up a hairball of a loss against rival USC, Mick Cronin returned to…
There’s a (winning) method to Mick Cronin’s madness at UCLA
He looks like a madman, stomping around the sideline as if he’s smashing grapes. Yelling at officials and his own players with equal abandon, his…
Would UCLA play in NIT? Mick Cronin isn’t too sold on idea
UCLA hasn’t played in the National Invitation Tournament in nearly 40 years, and that streak might not end this season even if the Bruins get…
Mick Cronin has plenty to say after UCLA’s victory over Cal
BERKELEY — A month after he didn’t speak to reporters, remaining in the locker room after a loss to California, UCLA coach Mick Cronin couldn’t stop…
Lazar Stefanovic’s hot streak has the UCLA guard hungering for more wins
A stickler for healthy eating, Lazar Stefanovic allowed himself a rare indulgence after his double-double in points and rebounds helped UCLA beat Oregon: a Double-Double…
How Kobe Bryant’s rookie airballs sparked UCLA’s growth mindset
It seemed like an unusual search for inspiration. Earlier this season, UCLA coach Mick Cronin told his players to Google “Kobe Bryant rookie airballs.” The…
Don’t count out UCLA. Mick Cronin is transforming the Bruins
You might not care for his sideline demeanor, you might not like how he criticizes his players, but Mick Cronin knows how to build winning…
Five takeaways from UCLA’s tough yet encouraging loss to Arizona
They get it. They finally get it. UCLA basketball fans would be wise to mark Jan. 20, 2024, on their calendars just as many had…
Mick Cronin says he’s committed to UCLA despite frustration
TUCSON — He’s questioned his players’ understanding of the game. He’s lamented his lack of name, image and likeness resources. He’s threatened to overhaul his young…
Column: Eric Freeny will be perfect fit for Mick Cronin, UCLA
Eric Freeny drives to the basket, sees an open teammate and feeds him the ball. Swish. It’s a three. Freeny watches a shot go in…
UCLA’s Mick Cronin says he remains focused on lifting up players
Pulling a disappearing act with the media allowed Mick Cronin to prioritize a more important group. His players. The UCLA coach said he felt his…