Tracy McDannald
@tracymcdannald.bsky.social
Freelance sports writer covering UCLA football/men’s basketball and recruiting for BruinBlitz.com and HS sports around the South Bay and Long Beach for Southern California News Group
For a rundown on the key names flocking to UCLA for Saturday’s elite junior day, Adam Gorney has the story:
Numerous top recruits flocking to UCLA this weekend for junior day
UCLA is having its first major junior day under first-year coach Bob Chesney on Saturday as top recruits flock to Westwood.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:27 AM
For a rundown on the key names flocking to UCLA for Saturday’s elite junior day, Adam Gorney has the story:
File this one under another sign of the times.
Ex-UCLA guard Amari Bailey, who was a second-round NBA draft pick in 2023, has hired a lawyer and is seeking a return to college basketball.
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Ex-UCLA guard Amari Bailey, who was a second-round NBA draft pick in 2023, has hired a lawyer and is seeking a return to college basketball.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:58 PM
File this one under another sign of the times.
Ex-UCLA guard Amari Bailey, who was a second-round NBA draft pick in 2023, has hired a lawyer and is seeking a return to college basketball.
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Ex-UCLA guard Amari Bailey, who was a second-round NBA draft pick in 2023, has hired a lawyer and is seeking a return to college basketball.
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WATCH: Head coach Mick Cronin and UCLA players Eric Dailey Jr. and Trent Perry reflected on the key improvements during the team’s recent turnaround, including the improved team defense, Dailey’s rebounding boost and Perry’s continued strong play.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:36 PM
WATCH: Head coach Mick Cronin and UCLA players Eric Dailey Jr. and Trent Perry reflected on the key improvements during the team’s recent turnaround, including the improved team defense, Dailey’s rebounding boost and Perry’s continued strong play.
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UCLA men’s basketball practice now underway ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s game against Indiana
January 30, 2026 at 6:09 PM
UCLA men’s basketball practice now underway ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s game against Indiana
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said guard Skyy Clark is looking into gaining another year of eligibility. Cronin referenced Clark’s 13 appearances as a freshman that’s slightly above the threshold as the year he’s looking to retain.
January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said guard Skyy Clark is looking into gaining another year of eligibility. Cronin referenced Clark’s 13 appearances as a freshman that’s slightly above the threshold as the year he’s looking to retain.
UCLA men’s basketball practice and thoughts from head coach Mick Cronin and players about an hour from now
January 30, 2026 at 4:29 PM
UCLA men’s basketball practice and thoughts from head coach Mick Cronin and players about an hour from now
Reposted by Tracy McDannald
After reviewing the contracts obtained through public records request, UCLA head coach Bob Chesney & his on-field assistants will collectively earn more than $17.3 million in 2026.
The full breakdown, including the buyout numbers, bonuses & more ⤵️
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The full breakdown, including the buyout numbers, bonuses & more ⤵️
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January 30, 2026 at 12:25 PM
After reviewing the contracts obtained through public records request, UCLA head coach Bob Chesney & his on-field assistants will collectively earn more than $17.3 million in 2026.
The full breakdown, including the buyout numbers, bonuses & more ⤵️
📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
The full breakdown, including the buyout numbers, bonuses & more ⤵️
📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
After reviewing the contracts obtained through public records request, UCLA head coach Bob Chesney & his on-field assistants will collectively earn more than $17.3 million in 2026.
The full breakdown, including the buyout numbers, bonuses & more ⤵️
📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
The full breakdown, including the buyout numbers, bonuses & more ⤵️
📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
January 30, 2026 at 12:25 PM
After reviewing the contracts obtained through public records request, UCLA head coach Bob Chesney & his on-field assistants will collectively earn more than $17.3 million in 2026.
The full breakdown, including the buyout numbers, bonuses & more ⤵️
📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
The full breakdown, including the buyout numbers, bonuses & more ⤵️
📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
Peyton Higginson, a 2027 athlete at Salem Hills HS in Utah, feels like a priority to UCLA after meeting with assistant coach Anthony DiMichele.
The Bruins see him developing at a different position than the two he currently plays.
The Bruins see him developing at a different position than the two he currently plays.
ATH Peyton Higginson feels like priority after visit from UCLA
The Bruins made a strong first impression after visiting the two-way standout this week, and they envision him at a different position.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Peyton Higginson, a 2027 athlete at Salem Hills HS in Utah, feels like a priority to UCLA after meeting with assistant coach Anthony DiMichele.
The Bruins see him developing at a different position than the two he currently plays.
The Bruins see him developing at a different position than the two he currently plays.
While I was out last night, Rivals recruiting analyst Greg Biggins had the latest on the UCLA targets who are visiting this week, including a pair of four-star recruit who plan to be at junior day Saturday.
Latest on 2027 four-star ATH Kingston Celifie:
Latest on 2027 four-star ATH Kingston Celifie:
Four-star ATH Kingston Celifie excited for weekend Junior Day visit
Four-star athlete Kingston Celifie excited for weekend Junior Day visit to UCLA, planning summer decision.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:58 PM
While I was out last night, Rivals recruiting analyst Greg Biggins had the latest on the UCLA targets who are visiting this week, including a pair of four-star recruit who plan to be at junior day Saturday.
Latest on 2027 four-star ATH Kingston Celifie:
Latest on 2027 four-star ATH Kingston Celifie:
Reposted by Tracy McDannald
Last night, UCLA leaned on its defense to defeat an Oregon team missing three starters and extended its win streak to three games:
UCLA leans on defense at Oregon to win third straight
The Bruins extended their win streak Thursday despite a tough shooting night in a matchup of undermanned teams.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Last night, UCLA leaned on its defense to defeat an Oregon team missing three starters and extended its win streak to three games:
FYI: I’m out covering local high school boys basketball coverage tonight and will not be tracking UCLA’s contest at Oregon this evening
January 29, 2026 at 2:31 AM
FYI: I’m out covering local high school boys basketball coverage tonight and will not be tracking UCLA’s contest at Oregon this evening
Maleek Lee, a four-star defensive lineman at Sarasota (Fla.) Booker, is mulling over an elite junior day invitation from UCLA after landing an offer earlier this week.
Four-star DL Maleek Lee mulling over UCLA junior day invite
Find out what the recruit from Florida had to say about the Bruins after landing an offer earlier this week, and more.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Maleek Lee, a four-star defensive lineman at Sarasota (Fla.) Booker, is mulling over an elite junior day invitation from UCLA after landing an offer earlier this week.
Some takeaways looking at the 2026 UCLA football schedule after the Big Ten announced the league slate for new head coach Bob Chesney’s first season in Westwood:
Big Ten reveals schedule for 2026 UCLA football season
Find out who the Bruins will play and when in new head coach Bob Chesney's first season at the helm in Westwood.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Some takeaways looking at the 2026 UCLA football schedule after the Big Ten announced the league slate for new head coach Bob Chesney’s first season in Westwood:
UCLA’s 2026 football schedule:
9/5 at Cal
9/12 vs. San Diego State
9/19 vs. Purdue
9/26 at Maryland
IDLE WEEK
10/10 at Oregon
10/17 vs. Wisconsin
10/24 vs. Michigan State
10/31 vs. Nevada
11/7 at Minnesota
11/14 vs. Illinois
11/21 at Michigan
11/28 vs. USC
9/5 at Cal
9/12 vs. San Diego State
9/19 vs. Purdue
9/26 at Maryland
IDLE WEEK
10/10 at Oregon
10/17 vs. Wisconsin
10/24 vs. Michigan State
10/31 vs. Nevada
11/7 at Minnesota
11/14 vs. Illinois
11/21 at Michigan
11/28 vs. USC
January 27, 2026 at 11:12 PM
UCLA’s 2026 football schedule:
9/5 at Cal
9/12 vs. San Diego State
9/19 vs. Purdue
9/26 at Maryland
IDLE WEEK
10/10 at Oregon
10/17 vs. Wisconsin
10/24 vs. Michigan State
10/31 vs. Nevada
11/7 at Minnesota
11/14 vs. Illinois
11/21 at Michigan
11/28 vs. USC
9/5 at Cal
9/12 vs. San Diego State
9/19 vs. Purdue
9/26 at Maryland
IDLE WEEK
10/10 at Oregon
10/17 vs. Wisconsin
10/24 vs. Michigan State
10/31 vs. Nevada
11/7 at Minnesota
11/14 vs. Illinois
11/21 at Michigan
11/28 vs. USC
Wrapping up the @uclaon3.bsky.social transfer portal review with a look at the gains and losses in the Bruins’ secondary:
UCLA transfer portal analysis: Defensive backs
The final installment in the review of the Bruins' transfer gains and losses turns to the secondary and the many new faces.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Wrapping up the @uclaon3.bsky.social transfer portal review with a look at the gains and losses in the Bruins’ secondary:
Legacy 2027 Concord (Calif.) De La Salle RB Duece Jones-Drew is looking forward to this weekend’s UCLA junior day visit.
Plus, how things are going with position coach A.J. Steward.
Plus, how things are going with position coach A.J. Steward.
Legacy 2027 RB Duece Jones-Drew looking forward to UCLA junior day
The son of the legendary Bruins running back has a strong relationship with the program heading into the weekend.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Legacy 2027 Concord (Calif.) De La Salle RB Duece Jones-Drew is looking forward to this weekend’s UCLA junior day visit.
Plus, how things are going with position coach A.J. Steward.
Plus, how things are going with position coach A.J. Steward.
Reposted by Tracy McDannald
UCLA is trying to make a late push for 2027 Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley 4⭐️ CB Jerry Outhouse Jr. after an offer was followed by a visit from nickels coach Gabe Lynn.
A visit to Westwood for March is in the works.
“I can’t wait, either.”
A visit to Westwood for March is in the works.
“I can’t wait, either.”
Four-star DB Jerry Outhouse Jr. looks back on offer, in-home visit from UCLA
The Bruins are trying to make a late push for one of the nation's 10 best cornerbacks in the 2027 class after an in-home visit.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:29 PM
UCLA is trying to make a late push for 2027 Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley 4⭐️ CB Jerry Outhouse Jr. after an offer was followed by a visit from nickels coach Gabe Lynn.
A visit to Westwood for March is in the works.
“I can’t wait, either.”
A visit to Westwood for March is in the works.
“I can’t wait, either.”
Reposted by Tracy McDannald
Seattle-O’Dea defensive lineman Tevita Nonu, the top-ranked player in the state of Washington in the Rivals Industry rankings, recapped his meeting with UCLA over the weekend.
UCLA visits with 2027 DL Tevita Nonu
Find out how the Bruins are starting to connect with the top-ranked player in the state of Washington. Plus, the schools he's considering.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Seattle-O’Dea defensive lineman Tevita Nonu, the top-ranked player in the state of Washington in the Rivals Industry rankings, recapped his meeting with UCLA over the weekend.
UCLA is trying to make a late push for 2027 Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley 4⭐️ CB Jerry Outhouse Jr. after an offer was followed by a visit from nickels coach Gabe Lynn.
A visit to Westwood for March is in the works.
“I can’t wait, either.”
A visit to Westwood for March is in the works.
“I can’t wait, either.”
Four-star DB Jerry Outhouse Jr. looks back on offer, in-home visit from UCLA
The Bruins are trying to make a late push for one of the nation's 10 best cornerbacks in the 2027 class after an in-home visit.
www.on3.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:29 PM
UCLA is trying to make a late push for 2027 Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley 4⭐️ CB Jerry Outhouse Jr. after an offer was followed by a visit from nickels coach Gabe Lynn.
A visit to Westwood for March is in the works.
“I can’t wait, either.”
A visit to Westwood for March is in the works.
“I can’t wait, either.”
Seattle-O’Dea defensive lineman Tevita Nonu, the top-ranked player in the state of Washington in the Rivals Industry rankings, recapped his meeting with UCLA over the weekend.
UCLA visits with 2027 DL Tevita Nonu
Find out how the Bruins are starting to connect with the top-ranked player in the state of Washington. Plus, the schools he's considering.
www.on3.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Seattle-O’Dea defensive lineman Tevita Nonu, the top-ranked player in the state of Washington in the Rivals Industry rankings, recapped his meeting with UCLA over the weekend.
UCLA offered 2027 Sunnyvale (Calif.) King’s Academy athlete Jaiden Flores during an unofficial visit Saturday. He visited with the Premium Sports L.A. 7-on-7 team.
Flores told @uclaon3.bsky.social he had a good feeling about 20 minutes prior to the start of his trip.
Flores told @uclaon3.bsky.social he had a good feeling about 20 minutes prior to the start of his trip.
UCLA offers 2027 ATH Jaiden Flores on unofficial visit
Jaiden Flores shares his thoughts on an offer from UCLA collected Saturday while visiting with his 7-on-7 team.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
UCLA offered 2027 Sunnyvale (Calif.) King’s Academy athlete Jaiden Flores during an unofficial visit Saturday. He visited with the Premium Sports L.A. 7-on-7 team.
Flores told @uclaon3.bsky.social he had a good feeling about 20 minutes prior to the start of his trip.
Flores told @uclaon3.bsky.social he had a good feeling about 20 minutes prior to the start of his trip.
The latest @uclaon3.bsky.social transfer portal analysis installment turns to the gains and losses for UCLA at tight end and wide receiver:
UCLA transfer portal analysis: Tight ends and wide receivers
BruinBlitz continues its look at the gains and losses for UCLA via the transfer portal. The pass-catching targets are up next.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The latest @uclaon3.bsky.social transfer portal analysis installment turns to the gains and losses for UCLA at tight end and wide receiver:
A strong shooting start and a key defensive stretch in the second half were enough to help UCLA to hold off a late scare from Northwestern and fight off its own fatigue:
UCLA starts quick, fights off fatigue late to beat Northwestern
The Bruins flourished offensively in the first half and a key second-half defensive stretch Saturday helped create enough of a cushion.
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January 25, 2026 at 3:10 AM
A strong shooting start and a key defensive stretch in the second half were enough to help UCLA to hold off a late scare from Northwestern and fight off its own fatigue:
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said forward Tyler Bilodeau battled through an illness that started to affect him as the game went on. Added that the entire team battled fatigue after some big minutes from the starters in Tuesday’s win over Purdue.
January 25, 2026 at 1:47 AM
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said forward Tyler Bilodeau battled through an illness that started to affect him as the game went on. Added that the entire team battled fatigue after some big minutes from the starters in Tuesday’s win over Purdue.