[ad_1] After two seasons in which he established himself as a shot-blocking menace who was as easygoing off the court as he was relentless on it, Adem Bona is moving on. The UCLA sophomore center announced Friday on Instagram that he was declaring for the NBA draft as part of a farewell message in which … Read more
[ad_1] Laiatu Latu knelt down on the turf at the starting line of the 40-yard dash in a position he had seen so many NFL stars take before him. He felt the eyes of general managers and coaches at the NFL combine in Indianapolis lock onto him. His heart was pounding. He was not supposed … Read more
[ad_1] 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 UCLA’s first losing season in nearly a decade? “One hundred percent,” the coach said Tuesday. “A hundred percent. Who else would it be?” The players, perhaps, given they’re the … Read more
[ad_1] Pete Thamel Adam Schefter Close Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four books Feb 24, 2024, 07:17 PM ET Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is finalizing a two-year deal to join UCLA‘s staff … Read more
[ad_1] Mick Cronin was to the point. “It’s a simple game,” he said. “Team that plays harder usually wins.” Cronin paused for a beat. “They played much harder than us. They were more physical. They had humility. They came in looking for redemption.” Cronin paused again. “We had no humility, and show me somebody that’s … Read more
[ad_1] It was only a week ago that UCLA’s starting guards seemed to have fully rewritten the previously unpleasant narratives about their season. Once derided for lacking point guard skills, Dylan Andrews’ two-way stardom was prompting worries that he might leave early for the NBA. Long criticized for wild, selfish play, Sebastian Mack was becoming … Read more
[ad_1] It was a sequence that symbolized a season. One moment Pauley Pavilion was rocking and UCLA was rolling, players screaming, fans singing. “You gotta fight…for your right…to party!” The next moment, silence. For one glorious instant Sunday afternoon, the resurgent Bruins had conquered another demon, Dylan Andrews swishing a go-ahead jump shot with six … Read more