This post was updated July 19 at 11:53 p.m.
As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins, past and present, representing their teams.

This post was updated July 15 at 6:07 p.m.
The 2025-26 UCLA women’s basketball squad has not slowed down in its pursuit of making history.
Former UCLA center Lauren Betts won the ESPY for Best College Athlete – Women’s Sports, beating out Pittsburgh volleyball’s Olivia Babcock, Northwestern lacrosse’s Madison Taylor and Oklahoma gymnastics’ Faith Torrez on Wednesday night.

After four Bruins were selected on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, six more Bruins were selected on the second and final day – which consisted of rounds five through 20. 
Right-hander Cal Randall, outfielder Will Gasparino, outfielder Dean West, catcher Cashel Dugger, right-hander Michael Barnett and right-hander Justin Lee were all selected by MLB clubs Sunday. 
Cal Randall: St.

This post was updated July 12 at 10:28 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.

One of the Bruins’ best home-run hitters is on his way to the next level.
Center fielder Will Gasparino was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth round with the No.

The Bruin who manned the hot corner for the last two seasons is on his way to play professional baseball. 
Third baseman Roman Martin was selected by the Athletics in the fourth round with the No.

The Bruins’ RBI machine is on his way to play professional baseball.
First baseman Mulivai Levu was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in Competitive Balance Round B with the No.