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2020 Schedule
2nd in Pac-12
- 11/6W 69-65
- 11/10W 77-61
- 11/15W 71-54
- 11/18W 76-61
- 11/21L 88-78
- 11/25L 78-63
- 11/26CHAMW 74-48
- 11/273L 75-62
- 12/1W 93-64
- 12/8W 81-62
- 12/14L 75-61
- 12/21L 74-64
- 12/28L 77-74
- 1/2W 66-64
- 1/4L 79-71
- 1/11L 74-63
- 1/15L 74-59
- 1/19W 50-40
- 1/23W 62-58
- 1/2612L 96-75
- 1/3020W 72-68
- 2/2W 73-57
- 2/6L 84-66
- 2/823W 65-52
- 2/13W 86-83
- 2/15W 67-57
- 2/20W 69-58
- 2/2218W 70-63
- 2/27W 75-72
- 2/29W 69-64
- 3/7L 54-52
- 3/12CANC
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UCLA to still wear Under Armour despite lawsuit
UCLA will still be outfitted by Under Armour this season even though the university is suing the apparel company for breach of contract.
Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason top 40 for 2020-21
Dick Vitale gives his top teams for the upcoming season based on players returning and players lost, coaching and the VBDI (Vitale Bald Dome Index), which is in overdrive, baby!
Pac-12 gives hoops go-ahead for Nov. 25 start
The Pac-12 announced Thursday that the conference's men's and women's basketball teams could begin their seasons on Nov. 25, the same day as the rest of the country.
UCLA sues Under Armour over sponsorship deal
UCLA sued Under Armour in federal court on Wednesday, alleging it terminated its $280 million sponsorship agreement with the Bruins not because of the pandemic but because the massive deal was too costly for the financially troubled apparel company.
Courtside: UCLA head coach Mick Cronin talks about what went through his mind when the Pac-12 announced no sports until January 1
Seth and Dan convene following the postponement of the Big 10 and Pac-12 football seasons to ponder what’s next for sports in these conferences, including college basketball. Then, UCLA head coach Mick Cronin stops by to discuss his first reaction when he got the call from the Pac-12 that there won’t be any sports until January 1, why he’s confident basketball will be played, what his players are going to do this fall, what’s up with recruiting under these circumstances and the push for to dismantle amateurism (10:12). Later, the guys breakdown Dan’s pepperoni-crab-imitation sandwich (41:34).
Baylor takes over No. 1 spot in Way-Too-Early Top 25
The Bears are the new No. 1 in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 for men's college basketball following the NBA draft deadline.
Pac-12 postpones all sports through end of year
The Pac-12, following a decision from the Big Ten, voted to postpone all sports, including football and basketball, through the end of the year.
Top California prospect Watson commits to UCLA
Top-25 prospect Peyton Watson committed to UCLA on Monday, giving the Bruins the top-ranked player from the state of California for the first time since 2018.
Love, Westbrook part of latest UCLA Hall class
NBA stars Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts highlight the nine-member UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2020.
Garza, Gonzaga highlight college basketball's biggest remaining offseason decisions
Who among Gonzaga's prized trio will return? Does Luka Garza take a shot at the draft? What transfers will be eligible next season? Jeff Borzello discusses all of these concerns and more.
Under Armour looks to nix $280M deal with UCLA
Sports apparel company Under Armour is attempting to break a 15-year, $280 million contract with UCLA that took effect in 2017.
Love commits $500K to UCLA mental health effort
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has committed $500,000 through his foundation to his alma mater UCLA's psychology department.
Juzang granted immediate eligibility at UCLA
Johnny Juzang, who left Kentucky in March after one season and committed to UCLA in April, was granted a waiver to play immediately next season for the Bruins.
Source: UCLA set to hire AD Jarmond from BC
UCLA is expected to finalize a deal to make Martin Jarmond its next athletic director, a source confirmed to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.
UCLA's Hill withdraws name from NBA draft
Jalen Hill, who averaged 9.0 points and 6.9 rebounds for UCLA last season, has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft.
Nix decommits from UCLA to join G League
Five-star point guard Daishen Nix is decommitting from UCLA and signing with the new G League pathway program, the league announced Tuesday.
Daishen Nix becomes latest player to bypass college, join G League (0:56)
UCLA adds Kentucky transfer Juzang, guard Clark
UCLA has added a pair of guards to its 2020-21 recruiting class: Kentucky transfer Johnny Juzang and Jaylen Clark, a 6-foot-5 recruit from Rancho Cucamonga, California.
2019-20 Pac-12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 13-5 | - | 24-7 |
| UCLA | 12-6 | 1 | 19-12 |
| USC | 11-7 | 2 | 22-9 |
| Arizona State | 11-7 | 2 | 20-11 |
| Arizona | 10-8 | 3 | 21-11 |
| Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 21-11 |
| Stanford | 9-9 | 4 | 20-12 |
| Oregon State | 7-11 | 6 | 18-13 |
| Utah | 7-11 | 6 | 16-15 |
| California | 7-11 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Washington State | 6-12 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Washington | 5-13 | 8 | 15-17 |
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Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game69.5253rd
Rebounds Per Game36.6Tied-147th
Assists Per Game12.9Tied-228th
Points Allowed67.1
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | SG | Committed | 88 |
| Will McClendon | SG | Committed | 84 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 18 |
| Tournament Record | 105-41 |
| Championship Seasons | 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1995 |
| Tournament Appearances | 48 |