This post was updated Aug. 23 at 6:28 p.m.
UCLA Athletics is no longer the new fish in the pond. After its inaugural year in the Big Ten, UCLA made its name known, winning four Big Ten tournament championships.

As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins representing. Each week during the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will look at the standout performances of UCLA alumni, current athletes and future stars as we count down the days until fall.

This post was updated June 9 at 5:49 p.m.
UCLA Athletics’ first year in the Big Ten didn’t affect its ability to win conference – and national honors.

In its first year in the Big Ten, UCLA Athletics had its fair share of glory-filled moments. Whether it was perfect 10s, buzzer beaters or last-minute thrillers, these nine athletes forever cemented themself in Bruin history.

My journey at UCLA started three years before I first stepped foot on campus as a student-athlete. I was traveling with my dad to various California schools, unofficially visiting programs and taking whatever time I could get to speak with the coaches.

Spencer Johnson looked down at the ball in his hand.
A trip to the NCAA quarterfinals was on the line, and it was his serve.
Serving comes easily for the sophomore, though.

This post was updated May 26 at 10:50 p.m.
While every season celebrates its star, it also gives rise to unexpected standouts. Whether through breakout performances or quiet consistency, several Bruins made the leap from role players to program cornerstones.