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UCLA players and coaches celebrate after an Elite 8 game against Michigan in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Indianapolis. UCLA won 51-49. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Injuries, opt-outs and underdogs: UCLA's ride to Final Four

By Dave Skretta Mar. 31, 2021 03:12 PM EDT

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson and Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle shake hands after an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. Houston won 67-61. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Sampson savors magical moment by reflecting on Heathcote

Mar. 29, 2021 08:43 PM EDT

Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) celebrates with teammates during the second half of a Sweet 16 game against Florida State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
UCLA-Michigan conjures up more memorable images of March

By Dave Skretta Mar. 29, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) reacts to a play against UCLA in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 11 UCLA beats 'Bama 88-78 in OT to reach Elite Eight

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2021 10:04 PM EDT

BYU guard Brandon Averette (4) reaches for a rebound with UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba (14) and BYU forward Caleb Lohner, second from left, and BYU forward Matt Haarms (3) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Juzang carries No. 11 UCLA past sixth-seeded BYU, 73-62

By Dave Skretta Mar. 20, 2021 11:56 PM EDT

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Michigan State's Rocket Watts (2) sets up on defense as UCLA's Tyger Campbell (10) brings the ball up during the first half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
UCLA beats Michigan St 86-80 in overtime in First Four game

By Dave Skretta Mar. 19, 2021 12:59 AM EDT

Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle claps for his players at a time out during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Oregon State rallies from 16 points down, stuns UCLA in OT

Mar. 11, 2021 09:17 PM EST

Southern California guard Tahj Eaddy, top, celebrates with teammates as UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, and guard Jaylen Clark walk off the court after Eaddy hit a game-winning three-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Los Angeles. USC won 64-63. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC stuns UCLA 64-63 on Tahj Eaddy's last-second shot

By Beth Harris Mar. 06, 2021 06:50 PM EST

UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1)] and Oregon forward Eugene Omoruyi (2) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon beats UCLA 82-74, moves into first in Pac-12

Mar. 04, 2021 12:01 AM EST

UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1)] and Oregon forward Eugene Omoruyi (2) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 4 (win) at UCLA Bruins 3/4/2021

Mar. 03, 2021 10:00 PM EST

Arizona State guard Jaelen House, left, defends against UCLA guard Tyger Campbell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
UCLA rallies past Arizona State to give Cronin 400th victory

By Joe Reedy Feb. 21, 2021 01:29 AM EST

Oregon State forward Rodrigue Andela (34) grabs rebound over UCLA forward Cody Riley (2) and guard Jules Bernard (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 23 UCLA outlasts pesky Oregon State for 57-52 victory

By Beth Harris Jan. 30, 2021 09:13 PM EST

Washington guard Erik Stevenson, left, defends against UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
First-place UCLA beats Washington 81-76 for 6th straight win

By Beth Harris Jan. 16, 2021 07:10 PM EST

Washington State guard Isaac Bonton, right, defends against UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Washington State Cougars at UCLA Bruins 1/14/2021

Jan. 14, 2021 06:08 PM EST

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) works for a rebound against Colorado guard Keeshawn Barthelemy, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
UCLA holds off Colorado 65-62 for 13th straight home win

By Beth Harris Jan. 02, 2021 10:20 PM EST

Utah guard Alfonso Plummer (25) shoots over UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
UCLA edges Utah 72-70 for 5th straight home victory

By Beth Harris Dec. 31, 2020 09:21 PM EST

Marquette forward Justin Lewis, center, goes up for a shot against UCLA guard Chris Smith, left, and UCLA guard David Singleton (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
UCLA holds off Marquette 69-60 to win 5th in a row

By Beth Harris Dec. 11, 2020 11:49 PM EST

UCLA routs Seattle 78-52 in delayed home opener

By Beth Harris Dec. 03, 2020 09:59 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyger Campbell scored 17 points, Jules Bernard added 16 points and UCLA pulled away late in a close first half to rout Seattle 78-52 on...

Pepperdine guard Colbey Ross, right, loses the ball as UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Smith, No. 22 Bruins need 3 OTs to beat Pepperdine 107-98

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 27, 2020 06:48 PM EST