Tom Cavanaugh

Tom Cavanaugh

Jan 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  UCLA Bruins center Aday Mara (15) reacts after scoring a basket during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

Bruins' Mara Gave the Breakout Performance He Needed

UCLA Bruins sophomore center Aday Mara earned a breakout performance on Tuesday night with a career-high in scoring against the No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers. He is beginning to prove why he can be such a danger to opposing defenses.

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Jan 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  UCLA Bruins center Aday Mara (15) is greeted by guard Kobe Johnson (0) during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast: Bruins Best When Lights are Brightest and More

Our latest episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast explains how the Bruins play best when the lights are brightest and also breaks down a few rising stars that are beginning to spread their wings this season.

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It was all smiles for Ohio State football offensive coordinator Chip Kelly as he spoke with the media Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in the Woody Hayes Athletic Facility.
Football

Former Bruins HC Wins National Title

Former UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly has reaped the benefits of taking a step back and joining one of the most dominant college football programs in recent history. Kelly earned his first national title in his 35-year coaching career.

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Jan 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  UCLA Bruins center Aday Mara (15) is greeted by guard Kobe Johnson (0) during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast: Recapping the Bruins' Win Over No. 18 Wisconsin

Our latest episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast recaps an impressive upset win for the Bruins at home on Tuesday night. They defeat another ranked team, topping the No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers for their third ranked win of the season.

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Jan 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  UCLA Bruins center Aday Mara (15) shoots the ball between Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) and Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) during the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

Mara Shines, Bruins Upset No.18 Wisconsin at Home

The UCLA Bruins pulled out an impressive upset victory over the No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday night at home to earn their third ranked win of the season. Sophomore center Aday Mara was the star, pouring in a career high in points while playing a key

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Jan 19, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

Former Bruin Makes First Career NBA Start

Former UCLA center Adem Bona earned a personal milestone last weekend as he logged his first-ever NBA start in his rookie season. He was a pivotal piece of the Bruins' program the previous two years and is maximizing his NBA opportunity.

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Jan 15, 2025; Long Beach, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) dribbles against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second half at the Walter Pyramid at Long Beach State. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Women's Basketball

Bruins Remain No. 1, Make History in New Conference

The UCLA Bruins just made history in their first season as members of the Big Ten. They have been arguably the most dominant team in college basketball this season and have remained the top team in the nation for over two months now.

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Jan 15, 2025; Long Beach, California, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close reacts against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half at the Walter Pyramid at Long Beach State. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
News

UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast: Recapping and Preparing For Pair of Basketball Matchups

Our latest episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast breaks down the Bruins women's basketball win over the Baylor Bears on Monday afternoon and looks ahead to the men's upcoming matchup with the Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday night at home.

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Nov 8, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA;  UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster leaves the field with the game ball after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Football

Bruins' Incoming Freshman QB Ready to Roll in 2025

UCLA Bruins incoming freshman quarterback Colton Gumino is ready to go for his first season of college football and is preparing to join the program for offseason workouts. Gumino could surprise some people despite the Bruins signing a senior quarterback.

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Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) drives past Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) during the second half of their game Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Michigan beat Wisconsin 67-64.
Men's Basketball

Bruins Must Limit Depth of Talent Badgers Squad

The UCLA Bruins are coming off a dominant win and will seek to maintain the momentum as they host the Wisconsin Badges on Tuesday night. The biggest key for the Bruins will be their ability to slow down the abundance of elite scorers the Badgers possess.

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Jan 13, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (1) is guarded by Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

Bruins Prepare For Five-Game Gauntlet Schedule

The UCLA Bruins are getting set to play in arguably their toughest stretch of the season over their next five games. Three ranked teams sandwiched around a pair of tough road games will greatly decide the trajectory of this season for the Bruins.

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Jan 13, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3) dribbles during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

One Bruin Has Emerged as Team's Vocal Leader

The UCLA Bruins finally snapped their four-game losing streak with a home win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday night. Through the struggles, one Bruin has emerged as the team's biggest leader and it showed in all facets of the game.

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