Cody Riley
FILE - UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) puts up a shot during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Saint Mary's College on March 19, 2022, in Portland, Ore. Campbell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are back for their fourth seasons, a couple of battle-tested veterans who arrived at the same time as coach Mick Cronin to rebuild a program that owns a record 11 national championships. UCLA opens the season at home with two new five-star recruits against Sacramento State on Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)
Vets Jaquez, Campbell anchor UCLA roster of star newcomers

By Beth Harris Oct. 20, 2022 03:52 PM EDT

FILE - UCLA forward Jalen Hill grabs a rebound during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against San Diego on Dec. 9, 2020, in Los Angeles. Hill, who played at UCLA for three seasons until leaving last year for personal reasons, has died, according to the university. He was 22. His family posted on Instagram that he had died after going missing in Costa Rica. No further details were provided. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Family: Former UCLA basketball player Jalen Hill dies at 22

Sep. 21, 2022 07:55 PM EDT

FILE - UCLA center Myles Johnson (15) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, in Los Angeles. UCLA guard David Singleton is returning for a fifth year with the Bruins, while center Myles Johnson is leaving the team to finish his graduate degree in electrical engineering. Both players announced their plans on social media Thursday, April 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
UCLA's Singleton to stay, Johnson leaving Bruins

By Beth Harris Apr. 28, 2022 04:42 PM EDT

Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) dunks against Wright State as guard Dalen Terry (4) looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Kansas Jayhawks at Stanford Cardinal 3/20/2022

Mar. 18, 2022 08:48 PM EDT

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin calls to his team during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Akron, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
UCLA avoids upset with late surge, holds off Akron 57-53

By Tim Booth Mar. 18, 2022 12:30 AM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

UCLA's Johnny Juzang, left, and UCLA's Cody Riley, right, guard Arizona's Christian Koloko (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 2 Arizona tops No. 13 UCLA 84-76 to win Pac-12 title

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2022 11:47 PM EST

Southern California guard Drew Peterson, right, drives past UCLA guard Jules Bernard during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 17 UCLA beats No. 16 USC 75-68, finishes 2nd in Pac-12

By Beth Harris Mar. 06, 2022 12:24 AM EST

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) drives to the basket past Oregon State forward Maurice Calloo (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. UCLA won 94-55. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 12 UCLA routs Oregon 94-55 without injured star Juzang

By Gary Horowitz Feb. 26, 2022 06:26 PM EST

Oregon guard Jacob Young, center right, shoots against UCLA forward Cody Riley (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Harmon scores 17, Oregon knocks off No. 12 UCLA 68-63

By Steve Mims Feb. 24, 2022 11:58 PM EST

UCLA guard Jaylen Clark, right, recovers a loose ball past Washington guard Terrell Brown Jr. (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Clark, Singleton lead No. 13 UCLA past Washington 76-50

By Joe Reedy Feb. 20, 2022 12:23 AM EST

California forward Andre Kelly (22) shoots against UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 7 UCLA rolls over California 81-57 for 5th straight win

By Beth Harris Jan. 27, 2022 10:58 PM EST

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell, right, celebrates along with guard Peyton Watson, left, and guard Johnny Juzang as they defeat Oregon State 81-65 in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 3 UCLA beats Oregon St. 81-65 behind Juzang's 24 points

By Beth Harris Jan. 16, 2022 12:41 AM EST

UCLA guard Jaylen Clark (0) shoots against Oregon center Franck Kepnang (22) and guard Jacob Young (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. The arena was empty, except for family members of players due to the spread of COVID-19. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Oregon beats No. 3 UCLA 84-81 in OT for Altman's 700th win

By Beth Harris Jan. 14, 2022 12:23 AM EST

California guard Joel Brown (1) passes the ball against UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Campbell scores 17, No. 5 UCLA pulls away to beat Cal 60-52

By Michael Wagaman Jan. 08, 2022 10:09 PM EST

Long Beach State guard Jadon Jones, left, tries to keep the ball from UCLA guard Johnny Juzang during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Back in action: No. 5 UCLA routs Long Beach State 96-78

By Beth Harris Jan. 06, 2022 09:48 PM EST

Colorado forward Jabari Walker (12) and UCLA center Myles Johnson (15) reach for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 5 UCLA beats Colorado 73-61 in Pac-12 opener

By Beth Harris Dec. 01, 2021 11:47 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) loses the ball to UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)
No. 1 Gonzaga turns showdown with No. 2 UCLA into 83-63 rout

By John Marshall Nov. 24, 2021 12:18 AM EST

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 2 UCLA blows out North Florida 98-63 for 4th win in row

By Beth Harris Nov. 18, 2021 12:33 AM EST

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) reacts after making a 3-point basket during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Gonzaga, UCLA, Kansas top AP Top 25; Michigan up to No. 4

By John Marshall Nov. 15, 2021 11:58 AM EST