Nathan Berry

Joined: Jul 10, 2025

Nathan Berry is a senior at NCCS and was raised a Michigan State Spartan fan. With a great interest in sports and writing, journalism is a great avenue to pursue both.

Michigan State's Trey Fort, left, watches as his 3-pointer is good against UCLA's Brandon Williams during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

May 2, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins women's basketball coach Cori Close leads players onto the field during the spring game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) throws the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

May 2, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins coach Bob Chesney (left) and son Bob Chesney watch during the spring game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

May 2, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins coach Bob Chesney reacts during the spring game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Bruins are playing many familiar teams this year, and the first is Maryland.

May 2, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins women's basketball coach Cori Close (center) calls plays with offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy (left) and coach Bob Chesney during the spring game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Three games stand out in particular as potentially impactful for UCLA's upcoming season.

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin with guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3) and UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

The Bruins have the chance to be great, but only if this one thing goes well.

Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; UCLA Bruins shortstop Roch Cholowsky (1) bunts in a run against the Murray State Racers during the fourth inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

The Bruins have had a couple of teams in the College World Series, and things have been troublesome as of late.

The Bruins need stability this year, and their kicking room is looking to provide that stability.

Bob Chesney is leading UCLA for the first time, and his first impression needs to be great.

May 2, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) throws the ball during the spring game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Nico Iamaleava can't be on the team forever, but his impact could leave a lasting mark on the program's future.

UCLA Bruins head coach Kelly Inouye-Perez talks with UCLA Bruins utility Mia Phillips (56) during a Women's College World Series softball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Arkansas Razorbacks at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Friday, May 29, 2026.

The Bruins have three teams in the baseball/softball postseason, and they could do something incredible if all three win.

May 2, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; A general overall aerali view of the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Bruins have focused heavily on quarterbacks and rushing, but one room may be more important to the team's success.

The Bruins had a rough year last year, and it is valuable to know what must change to improve this year.

May 2, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins coach Bob Chesney (right) with women's basketball coach Cori Close during the spring game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Bruins might have to rely on the last game of the season for their off-season hopes, so here's how it can go better after last year.

Mar 1, 2026; Arlington, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins against Mississippi State Bulldogs during the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

The Bruins got to the championship game, and fans had a wild ride on the way.

Nathan Berry

Joined: Jul 10, 2025

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