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Sophomore guard Azavier Robinson attempts a layup with his right hand as San Diego guard Chace Holley rises to contest him. Robinson transferred to UCLA after a year at Butler. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

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UCLA men&#039;s basketball enters 2026-27 season after sweeping its exhibitions - Daily Bruin

UCLA men&#8217;s basketball enters 2026-27 season after sweeping its exhibitions

Dizon is a 2026-27 assistant Photo editor, Sports senior staff, and an Illustrations and Cartoons contributor. He was previously a 2024-25 assistant Sports editor on the baseball, men's tennis, women’s tennis and women's volleyball beats, a Sports reporter on the men’s water polo beat, and a Photo and Podcasts contributor. He is also a fourth-year ecology, behavior and evolution student from Chicago.

Kai Dizon

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This post was updated Oct. 29 at 10:08 p.m. Mick Cronin, ever the dog-loving clairvoyant, knew what it was going to take to beat the Toreros – defense.

https://dailybruin.com/2026/10/28/ucla-mens-basketball-enters-2026-27-season-after-sweeping-its-exhibitions/

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Freshman guard/forward Nikola Kusturica smiles and raises his hands to address the crowd following UCLA&#039;s exhibition win over California Baptist on Wednesday night. Kusturica posted 10 points, eight rebounds and six assists against the Lancers. (Ruby Galbraith/Daily Bruin staff)

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UCLA&#039;s men&#039;s basketball shows off new roster at exhibition game - Daily Bruin

UCLA&#8217;s men&#8217;s basketball shows off new roster at exhibition game

Nguyen is the 2026-27 Sports editor on the football, men's basketball and NIL beats. He was previously the assistant Sports editor on the cross country, men's volleyball, men's water polo, and swim and dive beats. He was previously a Sports contributor on the men's volleyball and women's water polo beats. Nguyen is a third-year sociology and statistics and data science student minoring in Asian American studies from Union City, California.

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The beginning of the college basketball season often comes with some scrutiny. Early matchups take place between squads with no business competing against each other, often with large talent and resource gaps.

https://dailybruin.com/2026/10/22/uclas-mens-basketball-shows-off-new-roster-at-exhibition-game/

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Freshman guard/forward Nikola Kusturica swings his left arm above his body to pass the ball. Kusturica comes to Westwood after competing for FC Barcelona. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

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Coach Mick Cronin emphasizes defense ahead of UCLA men&#039;s basketball season - Daily Bruin

Coach Mick Cronin emphasizes defense ahead of UCLA men&#8217;s basketball season

This post was updated Oct. 6 at 11:30 p.m. When the Bruins began practicing Tuesday morning, every player went through two full drills following stretches without even dribbling a basketball.

https://dailybruin.com/2026/10/06/coach-mick-cronin-emphasizes-defense-ahead-of-ucla-mens-basketball-season/

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Coach Kyle Whittingham walks the sideline at one of Michigan&#039;s early season games. (Photo is courtesy of University of Michigan Athletics, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)

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2026 Big Ten Preview: Michigan - Daily Bruin

2026 Big Ten Preview: Michigan

Viswanathan is a 2026-27 assistant Sports editor on the baseball, men's tennis, rowing and women's tennis beats. He was previously a Sports contributor on the cross country, men's basketball, men's tennis, women's tennis and women's volleyball beats. He is a third-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student from San Mateo, California.

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UCLA is in its third season in the Big Ten following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school.

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Viswanathan&#8217;s Verdict: Russell Westbrook taught Bruins how to say, &#039;Why not?&#039; - Daily Bruin

Viswanathan&#8217;s Verdict: Russell Westbrook taught Bruins how to say, &#8216;Why not?&#8217;

Viswanathan’s Verdict: Russell Westbrook taught Bruins how to say, &#039;Why not?&#039; - Daily Bruin

Russell Westbrook was an anomaly. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound point guard spent 18 years in the NBA scowling at and dunking over opponents. And the two seasons prior, “Russ” inflicted punishment on college rims while donning UCLA’s blue and gold.

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UCLA and visiting Utah warm up on the field at the Rose Bowl prior to last year’s season opener Aug. 30, 2025. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

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UCLA announces free student tickets for all home football, basketball games - Daily Bruin

UCLA announces free student tickets for all home football, basketball games

Chaparyan is a 2026-27 assistant Sports editor on the cross country, men's golf, men's volleyball and men's water polo beats. He was previously a Sports contributor on the baseball and men's volleyball beats. Chaparyan is a second-year economics student minoring in public affairs and sports leadership and management from Los Angeles.

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UCLA students will now receive free admission to all regular-season home football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball games, UCLA Athletics announced Wednesday morning. The policy will take effect Saturday for UCLA football’s second home game of the season against Purdue at the Rose Bowl.

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Former UCLA football coach and current Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly paces along the sideline at the Rose Bowl with former UCLA offensive playcaller and current Northwestern quarterbacks coach Jerry Neuheisel beside him. (Daily Bruin file photo, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)

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Big Ten Previews 2026

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2026 Big Ten Preview: Northwestern

UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten following a sophomore campaign during which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school.

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Former Bruin center Lauren Betts puts her arm up to block a shot from Iowa center Ava Heiden. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)

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2026 Big Ten Preview: Iowa - Daily Bruin

2026 Big Ten Preview: Iowa

Garcia is a 2026-27 assistant Sports editor on the women's water polo beat. She was previously a 2025-26 assistant Sports editor on the baseball, rowing, women's volleyball and women's water polo beats. Garcia is a third-year communication student minoring in education and social transformation from Victorville, California.

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UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school.

https://dailybruin.com/2026/09/06/2026-big-ten-preview-iowa/

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Former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza smiles. Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy after taking Indiana through an undefeated season that ended with a national championship. (Photo by Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff. Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)

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2026 Big Ten Preview: Indiana

Richman is a 2026-27 assistant Sports editor on the beach volleyball, men's soccer and women's basketball beats. She was previously a Sports reporter on the softball and women’s basketball beats. Richman is a second-year political science student minoring in sports leadership and management from Atlanta.

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UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school.

https://dailybruin.com/2026/09/05/2026-big-ten-preview-indiana/

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Former Badger Max Klesmit holds the ball away from a Bruin defender en route to the rim. Klesmit was a key player at Wisconsin, reaching the 1,000 career points marker during his junior campaign.(Daily Bruin file photo, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)

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Women's Volleyball

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2026 Big Ten Preview: Wisconsin - Daily Bruin

2026 Big Ten Preview: Wisconsin

Bergfeld is a 2026-27 assistant Sports editor on the gymnastics, softball, women’s golf and women’s volleyball beats. She was previously a Sports contributor on the gymnastics, softball, women's volleyball and women’s water polo beats. She is a second-year business economics student from Sacramento.

Kate Bergfeld

This post was updated Sept. 6 at 1:06 p.m. UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school.

https://dailybruin.com/2026/09/04/2026-big-ten-preview-wisconsin/

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