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Elina Aarnisalo is running it back as a Bruin. The point guard who spent her freshman season with the UCLA women’s basketball program before going to North Carolina is coming back. Aarnisalo announced her commitment on X, posting a picture of herself in a Bruins jersey along with a bear emoji and blue and yellow...
The WNBA didn’t invite Charlisse Leger-Walker to its draft? Too bad. The UCLA point guard joined her teammates in New York anyway — and she might just make league officials look foolish. Five Bruins — Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez, Gianna Kneepkens and Angela Dugalic — received official invitations to attend what could be...
After a frustrating first season at UCLA, Nico Iamaleava had a decision to make. One encounter with coach Bob Chesney removed any doubt.
UCLA football pivoted to Bob Chesney in attempting to reignite the Bruins. Now he delivered a huge College Football Recruiting win, which will catch Ohio State’s attention. Four-star tight end Zac Fares is the newest commit. Fares hands Chesney a future 6-foot-5, 225-pound target. The Las Vegas talent confirmed his decision with Hayes Fawcett of […] The post 4-star tight end’s UCLA commitment will catch Ohio State’s attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Six UCLA seniors, including Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez, are projected to be selected at the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Gabriela Jaquez has emerged as a strong draft prospect for the 2026 WNBA draft.
Nearly a half century later, Marques Johnson remembered becoming the first player to win the award named after his legendary coach.
Let it go if you’ve never heard of some of Bob Chesney’s previous coaching stops. Dispense with the number of Roman numerals after their NCAA divisions. Don’t get riled up if the nicknames of those teams — Greyhounds, Crusaders, Dukes — fail to resonate like Fighting Irish, Buckeyes or Wolverines. UCLA football coach Bob Chesney...
Thursday morning at the Raising Cane’s on Highland Ave and Sunset Blvd, UCLA women’s basketball stars Kiki Rice and Lauren Betts arrived for a legendary honorary shift.
UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin’s front court is starting to take shape with the addition of two power forwards from the transfer portal.
Who are Lauren Betts’ parents? Meet Michelle and Andy Betts, know all about their athletic backgrounds, and the family behind the 2026 WNBA prospect.
The ESPN reporter addressed a variety of women’s basketball topics.
UCLA women’s basketball is still savoring its first national championship in 48 years. It was an emotional moment for the players and coaches, and worthy of sustained celebration. That was on display during the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers game on Wednesday. Before the hometown crowd, UCLA was honored. Not only that, but […] The post UCLA women’s basketball recreate iconic dance during Thunder-Clippers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nothing is permanent in this world except for change. And a tattoo. Okay, you can easily have it erased or covered up these days, but the ridicule for a questionable choice of a tattoo? That could be permanent. Nebraska forward Berke Buyuktuncel learned it the hard way. Or should we say former Nebraska forward? Buyuktuncel […] The post Fans roast Nebraska player for entering transfer portal after getting 28-7 tattoo appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UCLA head coach Bob Chesney praised quarterback Nico Iamaleava as the one player that can lead the Bruins into the season.
UCLA women’s basketball team center Lauren Betts is freaking out over seeing LeBron James. Betts posted a social video on Tuesday night of her losing her mind over meeting the Los Angeles Lakers icon. “Guys, guys, guys, guys,” whispered Betts, who was getting emotional over the encounter. “LeBron made eye contact with me. F–king LeBron […] The post UCLA’s Lauren Betts freaks out over LeBron James sighting appeared first on ClutchPoints.
They got to rock their home arena one last time. Three days after winning the program’s first NCAA championship, the UCLA women’s basketball players and coaches celebrated with fans inside Pauley Pavilion. Players were introduced, confetti sprayed into the air and the championship trophy was hoisted once again. UCLA guard Kiki Rice celebrates with the...
Lauren Betts was starstruck when she met LeBron James after winning the national title.
The USC Trojans and head coach Lincoln Riley have quickly put together an impressive 2027 recruiting class. With nine commitments, the group ranks second in the Big Ten and fifth in the nation. Already landing commitments from wide receivers Quentin Hale (four-star) and Eli Woodard (four-star), the ...
UCLA could get Duke 5-star freshman phenom transfer to turn program around sportingnews.com
The Duke Blue Devils and head coach Jon Scheyer didn't end the 2025-26 college basketball season the way they'd hoped. Entering the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 seed in the East Region, they strung together three wins. However, their run ended with an Elite Eight loss to the No. 2 UConn Huskies. ...
Last year’s title game drew 8.5 million viewers.
Women’s college basketball continues to draw big audiences as the sport cements itself as a dependable ratings-getter, even without a household name involved. ESPN announced Tuesday that its coverage of the 2026 Women’s Final Four and National Championship was the second-most-watched since it acquired the rights to the tournament in 1996. Final ’26 #WFinalFour numbers…
