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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Joyful UCLA dominates WNBA draft on record-setting night

The UCLA women's basketball team celebrated setting a record for most players picked in the first round and most picked overall during the WNBA draft.

UCLA has historic day at WNBA draft

From Marisa Ingemi: The NCAA national champion UCLA women’s basketball team made history Monday night, with five players selected in the first round of the WNBA draft and six picked overall.

Monday, April 13, 2026
Kiki Rice goes No. 6 in WNBA Draft and makes history as Toronto's first ever pick

Kiki Rice goes No. 6 in the WNBA Draft to the Toronto Tempo

Gabriela Jaquez caps amazing senior season by storming all the way up to No. 5 in the WNBA Draft

Gabriela Jaquez goes No. 5 to the Chicago Sky in the 2026 WNBA Draft

Lauren Betts goes No.4 to the Washington Mystics in historic draft for UCLA Bruins

Lauren Betts kicks off historic night of Bruins getting drafted

Picks galore: How UCLA made history at the 2026 WNBA Draft

It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for the UCLA women’s basketball team. Fresh off winning the program’s first ever championship in a rout over South Carolina, the Bruins were the highlight of the...

Sunday, April 12, 2026
The sky is the limit for Trent Perry in the 2026 season for the Bruins

UCLA continues to try and build around Trent Perry

Skyy Clark leaves behind spacing void that UCLA will look to replace

UCLA is busy in the transfer portal with open scholarships available

Nikolas Khamenia heading back home to Los Angeles provides intrigue for Bruins

UCLA should be after Nikolas Khamenia with three years of eligibility

UCLA continues trend of going younger eligibility wise with Jaylen Petty interest

UCLA looks to go younger and Jaylen Petty as a possible target

WNBA mock draft: Four UCLA Bruins will be picked in first round

UCLA stars Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Gianna Kneepkens are expected to be selected in the first round of the WNBA draft on Monday.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
4-star tight end’s UCLA commitment will catch Ohio State’s attention

UCLA football pivoted to Bob Chesney in attempting to reignite the Bruins. Now he delivered a huge College Football Recruiting win, which will catch Ohio State’s attention. Four-star tight end Zac...

UCLA has shown interest in the No. 1 JUCO player from 2024-25 season

UCLA looks to bolster backcourt with strong scoring guard from BYU

Kiki Rice holds her place at No. 5 in last WNBA mock draft by the Athletic

Kiki Rice is one of best guards in the 2026 WNBA Draft

UCLA will hold a visit for an elite defensive player this weekend from Appalachian State

UCLA looks to dip into the portal and find a big man to help the team

Malick Kordel provides intriguing upside as traditional big man for UCLA

Malick Kordel has three years of eligibility remaining for new opportunity

Friday, April 10, 2026
The Athletic bumps Lauren Betts up to No. 2 in last WNBA mock draft before Monday

Lauren Betts will hear her name called on Monday night to her WNBA home

UCLA lands in the top six for star transfer guard John Blackwell

UCLA could get huge boost if they land John Blackwell

Thursday, April 9, 2026
UCLA has shown interest in Azavier "Stink" Robinson a transfer from Butler

UCLA has shown interest in Azavier Robinson as a third guard

Filip Jović brings intriguing potential to the Bruins and fits the mold that Mick Cronin was looking for

Filip Jović showed he can score at the college level

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UCLA begins their reload with one of the best rebounding guards in the nation in Bonnie Deas

UCLA gets a great rebounding guard in Bonnie Deas

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
'L.A. cares about women's basketball now': UCLA celebrates its national championship

Players on the UCLA women's basketball team and coach Cori Close celebrated the Bruins' NCAA championship in front of packed crowd at Pauley Pavilion.

TikTok dance, Maori tribute, more: How UCLA celebrated women's basketball title

Lauren Betts and her UCLA teammates celebrated the Bruins’ first NCAA women’s basketball championship with their fans at Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night. Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Charlisse...

UCLA's women's basketball title win vs. South Carolina averages 9.9M viewers

UCLA’s 79-51 victory over South Carolina for its first NCAA women’s basketball title on Sunday averaged 9.9 million viewers on ESPN and ABC, making it the third-most-viewed women’s championship...

Monday, April 6, 2026
Magoon Gwath is a legit big man that can change a defensive identity of a team

Magoon Gwath is ready to take his talents to a bigger school from San Diego State

Aaliyah Crump enters the portal and is a perfect fit to UCLA on a three-year timeline

UCLA has an opportunity to get an up-and-coming guard in Aaliyah Crump

Tamar Singer is a two-way guard that can help fill a need that UCLA has at guard

UCLA could look at an option like Tamar Singer in the portal at guard

Alabama big man Aiden Sherrell hits the transfer portal and is a defensive monster

Aiden Sherrell is a game changer from Alabama that is now in the portal

Charish Thompson hits the transfer portal with a high ceiling and three years of eligibility

Charish Thompson provides great upside with three years of eligibility

Skylar Forbes from Marquette hits the transfer portal and should make immediate impact with new school

Skylar Forbes becomes one of the more talented names in the transfer portal

Kenley McCarn hits the transfer portal as an intriguing name at guard

UCLA could find great value in Kenley McCarn for one year

Rhema Collins is a double double type of player that can defend as well

UCLA could be aggressive in the transfer portal market for Rhema Collins

Kymora Johnson could help fill some of the void Kiki Rice is leaving behind

UCLA looks to replenish what Kiki Rice is leaving behind as a champion

Audi Crooks is the best scorer available in the transfer portal and UCLA could be a landing spot

Audi Crooks could give UCLA elite scoring to replenish their starting unit being decimated by graduation

UCLA wins women's NCAA Tournament after dominant win over South Carolina

UCLA captured its first NCAA tournament championship in women's basketball.

Sunday, April 5, 2026
Elijah Jones has one year of elgibility and just hit the transfer portal looking for a high major

Elijah Jones is a talented player with tools to be an effective two-way player at a high major

Gabriela Jaquez goes from second round flier to first round steal in her senior season

Gabriela Jaquez was everything and more for the UCLA Bruins this season

Gianna Kneepkens uses her one season at UCLA to elevate her draft stock

Gianna Kneepkens made a large impact in her one season at UCLA

Kiki Rice moves into the top five of WNBA mock draft post NCAA tournament

Kiki Rice ends UCLA career and look towards WNBA as the next step

Lauren Betts slots in at No. 4 in post NCAA tournament WNBA mock draft

Lauren Betts finishes UCLA career and now heads off to the WNBA

Will Sydnor looks to bounce back from missing 2025 as he hits the transfer portal

Will Sydnor has three years of eligibility remaining after having to sit out 2025 season

Acaden Lewis tests NBA Draft waters while also hitting the transfer portal

Acaden Lewis will test out the NBA Draft while keeping his college eligibility for new school

The UCLA Bruins send off their six seniors as national champions with dominating win over South Carolina

UCLA Bruins dominate their way to championship over South Carolina

Saturday, April 4, 2026
UCLA still awaits NCAA decision on another year of eligibility for Skyy Clark

UCLA Bruins wait to see if they will get one more year of Skyy Clark

Markus Burton looks to shake off injury in search of new school to play for as he enters the transfer portal

Markus Burton is a dynamic scoring talent coming off of a tough injury

Fellow Big Ten guard Zoom Diallo inserts name into the growing transfer portal

Zoom Diallo decides there are better options outside of Washington as he hits the transfer portal

Juke Harris is an elite scorer with two years of eligibility remaining from Wake Forest

Juke Harris becomes one of the top scoring options in the transfer portal

Jamier Jones is the latest wing to hit the transfer portal that provides upside

Jamier Jones has three years of eligibility remaining and will continue getting better

UCLA opens as underdogs versus South Carolina in the national title game

UCLA opens as underdogs as 40 minutes are left in their championship chase

Gavin Sykes becomes one of the best mid-major scorers to hit the transfer portal

Gavin Sykes scoring abilities will translate to a high major school

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