Former Bruin William Kyle III leaps toward the basket for a layup. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A third former Bruin joins the professional ranks.
Former UCLA and Syracuse men’s basketball forward/center William Kyle III signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, ESPN reported.
The 2026 NBA Draft is set to take place June 23-24, during which 60 new names will be called into the league. UCLA men’s basketball’s most recent draft selection was former center Adem Bona, who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 41st pick in 2024.
This post was updated June 13 at 7:25 p.m.
The 2025-26 year saw momentous occasion after momentous occasion take place for UCLA Athletics. From championship banners to program records, Westwood saw another year of history being made.
This post was updated June 13 at 7:32 p.m.
As the 2025-26 academic year comes to a close, so does another UCLA Athletics chapter. The past year was filled with standout plays, broken records and national championships.
This post was updated May 25 at 10:19 p.m.
The transfer portal is a never-ending cycle. A large chunk of players leave, while typically a solid contingent stays, as the ever-swinging door of the portal goes back and forth.
UCLA men’s basketball may have seen its season end on March 22, but the 2026-27 season has already begun, as coach Mick Cronin turns to the transfer portal to retool his squad after the graduation of eight players from this season’s team.
This post was updated April 19 at 8:26 p.m.
The transfer portal tide continues.
Former Butler guard Azavier “Stink” Robinson transferred to UCLA men’s basketball, he announced on Instagram on Saturday morning.
This post was updated April 12 at 11:42 p.m.
The backcourt strengthens.
Texas Tech guard Jaylen Petty announced his commitment to UCLA men’s basketball on his Instagram account Sunday night.
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