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90,000 College Football Stadium Completely Empty Despite $8 Tickets for Friday Night Game

Shocking turnout surprises a college football program as a 90k-seat stadium left barren as fans skip a Friday night game
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College Football Program Forced to Sell $8 Tickets After Nearly 62K Empty Seats & 0–2 Start

A struggling power 4 college football program sees their attendance plummet, with tickets going for as low as $8 after a rough start.
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Nico Iamaleava’s Brother Madden Receives Big Career Update as UCLA QB Suspended After Arrest

With an unfortunate incident shaking off DeShaun Foster’s quarterback room, Nico Iamaleava’s brother Madden receives some big news.
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Who Is UCLA QB Pierce Clarkson? All About Nico Iamaleava’s Backup for Bruins

Let's know more about UCLA QB Pierce Clarkson who's backing up Nico Iamaleava and is now facing some off the field issues.
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Deshaun Foster Issues 1-Word Warning for UCLA as Dan Mullen’s Prodigy Backs Nico Iamaleava Criticism

The Rebels DB may have stolen the headlines, but the real story is UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava's lack of execution in the biggest moments.
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UCLA CB Who Broke California 100m Dash Record, Vows to Return to Track & Field After Football Season

UCLA’s Rodrick Pleasant, California's 100m record-holder, storms the football field now while secretly plotting a high-speed return.
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Dan Mullen Forced Into Damage Control After UNLV DB Throws Nico Iamaleava Under the Bus

Dan Mullen is trying to put out a fire set by one of his own in the UNLV camp, who took some digs at a fallen Nico Iamaleava.
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Joel Klatt Warns Fifteen Big 12 Teams of Head Coach With A Mission To Retire on High

Major College Football analyst predicts trouble for 15 Big 12 teams after outlining a dark horse contender for winning the Big 12
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NFL Alum Calls Out “Hot Garbage” Nico Iamaleava as QB Admits His UCLA Mistakes

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava gets a harsh verdict from a former NFL WR calling him "hot garbage" as Nico finally opens up on the Utah loss
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Most Valuable Big 12 Program Lands Major Prediction After Exposing $2M Controversial QB’s Struggles

Josh Pate didn’t just highlight the dominant win over UCLA — he pointed to Devon Dampier’s performance as the spark for a bold prediction.
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Every Tennessee Fan Has the Same Reaction After a Disturbing Nico Iamaleava Clip Goes Viral

Nico Iamaleava's loss stinges bad for him, but the latest viral clip surrounding UCLA's QB stinges fans as new controversy rises.
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Nico Iamaleava Sends Powerful Locker Room Message After Josh Heupel Threw Subtle Shade at Former QB

UCLA's loss makes the starting QB admit locker room frustration as former coach throws shade after Vols QB rocked the season opener.
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College Football Week 1: Predicting 5 Upsets Ft. Utah vs UCLA

Breaking down Week 1’s biggest potential upsets in college football, including Utah vs UCLA, Syracuse vs Tennessee, and more shockers.
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National Analyst Predicts Major College Football Upset in Week 1

Prominent national analyst goes against the tide and predicts a major CFB upset in Week 1 by a team touted the dark horse Big12 contender
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National Analyst Quietly Fuels Kyle Whittingham Retirement Buzz Amid Nico Iamaleava Message

So, when is Kyle Whittingham actually retiring? Maybe this December, maybe not for a few more seasons. He can't walk away with a sour taste.
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Nico Iamaleava Breaks Silence on Brother’s UCLA Future as DeShaun Foster’s QB Clears Stance on Rose Bowl Debut

Nico Iamaleava breaks the silence on his bond with brother Madden at UCLA after announcing his plans for his debut game at Rose Bowl Stadium.
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Kyle Whittingham Warned of Devon Dampier Concern as He Announces Injury Updates For UCLA

Kyle Whittingham receives a Devon Dampier warning, as the 'one big flaw' in his game can have dire consequences for the Utes.
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Nico Iamaleava Makes Personal UCLA Admission as He Sends Message on Kyle Whittingham’s Utah

Nico Iamaleave is back and gearing up for the stern Utah test, amid all the noise and doubts over his decision to join the UCLA Bruins.
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Nico Iamaleava Uses Fewest Words Possible to Settle Uncomfortable Tennessee Past In Personal Admission

Nico Iamaleava stays tight-lipped on Tennessee, but a single quiet admission at UCLA reveals the feelings he brings to the 2025 season
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DeShaun Foster Issues Nico Iamaleava Verdict as Tempers Rise in UCLA for Utah Game

DeShaun Foster hints at Nico Iamaleava’s quiet confidence, leaving UCLA fans wondering how it’ll hold up in a heated Utah showdown.
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“Tennessee Got Away”: Real Reason Behind Nico Iamaleava Departure Confirmed as Josh Heupel Faces Tampering Allegations

Rethink how we judge players who make these kinds of decisions. Nico Iamaleava didn’t get to tell his storyothers are telling it for him now.
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What Is Anthony Adkins’s Ethnicity, Religion, and Nationality? Exploring His Family Roots and Background

All you need to know about UCLA RB Anthony Adkins' ethnicity, nationality, and religious affiliation, as well as his upbringing.
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Deshaun Foster Forced To Give Another Sad UCLA Update After Breaking Silence on Kaedin Robinson Ruling

DeShaun Foster's UCLA fall camp is met with another somber news surrounding a UCLA's key offensive piece this season from Tulsa.
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Nico Iamaleava Backup Plan Announced as UCLA HC Loses Key WR & Clears Feeling

UCLA’s got Nico Iamaleava locked in, but the real buzz is about his backup and missing wideouts before kickoff.
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Nico Iamaleava Faces Test of Time as DeShaun Foster & UCLA’s Ultimate Mission Confirmed

UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster gets an alarming cause of concern as an analyst urges him to do the impossible for Nico Iamaleava
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DeShaun Foster Forced to Make Immediate Plan B as UCLA Deals With Unexpected Blow

As the 2025 season looms closer, DeShaun Foster makes an immediate backup plan amidst key safety injury update.
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About UCLA Bruins

UCLA Bruins 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Scores, Injury Report

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The UCLA Bruins compete in NCAA Men's Basketball as a part of the Pac-12 Conference.  Some notable opponent teams from the conference are Oregon, Arizona State, Colorado, and USC. The nickname Bruins came into effect in 1926, when they changed their name from Grizzlies to avoid conflict with a rival team, the Montana Grizzlies.

The first logo was introduced in 1964. It was very simple and had “UCLA” in capitalized letters in their iconic blue color. The logo stood for three decades until a new logo was introduced in 1995. It was a more well-defined version of the previous logo, and it included "Bruins." It has been in usage since then.

History

Founded1919
ConferencePac-12 Conference
Athletic DirectorMartin Jarmond
Head CoachMick Cronin
Arena

Pauley Pavilion

Championships (11)1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1995
Conference Tournament Titles (4)1987, 2006, 2008, 2014
Conference Regular Season Titles (31)1921, 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1945, 1950, 1952, 1956, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1983, 1987, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013
Websitehttps://uclabruins.com/sports/mens-basketball

Who is the Coach of the UCLA Bruins?

The current coach of the UCLA Bruins is Mick Cronin. The 49-year-old replaced the previous coach Steve Alford in April 2019. Following stints at Murray State and Cincinnati, Cronin signed with UCLA on a six-year contract worth $24.5 million. In his first season with the team, he led them to a 12-6 record and won the Pac-12 Coach of the Year for his work.

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During his 13 seasons with Cincinnati, Cronin guided the team to the NCAA Tournament in each of the last nine seasons. Only five other coaches have achieved this so far.

Who is the Athletic Director of the UCLA Bruins?

The current Athletic Director for the UCLA Bruins is Martin Jarmond. He was appointed in May 2020, following the retirement of long-time Director Dan Guerrero. He signed a six-year contract on a deal that is worth almost $1.4 million per annum. Jarmond arrived at UCLA after a three-year spell at Boston College.

He is currently a member of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Oversight Committee.

Achievements and Championships

The UCLA Bruins are the most successful team in NCAA history in terms of titles. They have won a record 11 NCAA Division 1 titles so far, with victories in 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1995.

Legendary coach John Wooden led them to 10 titles in 12 years between 1964-1975. He also led them to a historic 88-game winning streak, which translated to four unbeaten seasons. Wooden is considered the greatest college coach the country has seen for these unprecedented achievements.

In the post-Wooden era, the Bruins have won just one title, which came in 1995 under coach Jim Harrick.

Coach Ben Howland leading the team to three straight Final Fours in the late 2000s was the best run they had in recent years.

Greatest NBA Players

The UCLA basketball program is adept at producing Hall of Famers. Many talented players like Bill Walton, Jamaal Wilkes, Reggie Miller, and have come through their ranks. But, undoubtedly, the best Bruin to play in the NBA is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. During his three seasons with the Bruins, Kareem won the title and was named National College Player of the Year in every season he played.

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Russell Westbrook, Jrue Holiday, and Kevin Love are some UCLA products that are currently plying their trade in the NBA.

Mascot and Uniform

The mascot for the UCLA Bruins is called Joe Bruin. Earlier in the 1930s, the Bruins had a live bear (with a trainer) but then the Joe Bruin costume emerged in the 1960s. In 1967, the Bruins introduced Josephine (Josie) Bruin, who is a female bear who appeared alongside Joe. The current design of the mascot costume was unveiled in 1996.

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The primary colors for Bruins' jerseys are blue and gold.

Current Roster

The UCLA Bruins currently have 13 players on their 2020-21 roster.

PositionJersey

Number

NameHeightWeight
G0Jaylen Clark6-5195
G1Jules Bernard6-6205
F2Cody Riley6-9255
G3Johnny Juzang6-6210
G/F4Jaime Jaquez Jr.6-6220
G5Chris Smith ,6-9215
G10Tyger Campbell5-11180
G/F13Jake Kyman6-6220
F14Kenneth Nwuba6-9255
F23Logan Cremonesi6-7210
F/C24Jalen Hill6-10245
G34David Singleton6-4210
G43Russell Stong6-3190

Schedule

The Bruins 2020-21 campaign begins with an away game against San Diego State on November 25. They have nine games for the regular season which ends with an away game at Oregon on December 23.

The full schedule is available on the college website.