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Short-handed USC rolls past LMU; UCLA's game against Cal State Fullerton postponed Freshman Amaya Oliver led the USC women’s basketball team to an 85-55 win over Loyola Marymount in the season opener while UCLA's game again...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

New-look Aztecs host No. 22 UCLA in opener The 22nd-ranked Bruins will rely on their wealth of experience when UCLA opens the season Wednesday against host San Diego State at Viejas Arena in San Diego.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • SI.COM

Starting against SDSU Riley is in the starting five for Wednesday's season opener against San Diego State.

Impact Following news that Jalen Hill (knee) will sit out, Riley was tapped as the starter to begin the season. The junior forward suited up in 31 games and started 17 of those contests last year. He averaged 8.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per outing while shooting at a 52 percent clip.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in opener Hill (knee) didn't participate in warmups and won't play in Wednesday's game against San Diego State, Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact This possibility was floated by CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein earlier in the evening, and Hill's absence from warmups confirms that he'll miss the season opener. It's unclear how serious this injury is. Cody Riley and Chris Smith are expected to absorb the minutes left behind by Hill. The junior center will aim to recover for Friday's matchup against Pepperdine.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could sit opener Hill appears unlikely to play in Wednesday's opener against San Diego State due to a knee injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact This news came a bit from left field, as Hill was projected to serve as the starting center after passing up the NBA to return for his junior year. If he ends up sitting out, look for Cody Riley and Chris Smith to be given just about all the minutes they can handle.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out all week with stress reaction Juzang will not play this week due to a stress reaction in his foot, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact It's a tough break for the Kentucky transfer, who was a possible candidate to take on a starting role after receiving a waiver for immediate eligibility in the 2020-21 campaign. The Bruins may also be without Jalen Hill (knee) for Wednesday's season opener, leaving bigger roles available for role players such as David Singlton, Jaime Jaquez, Jules Bernard and Cody Riley. Tyger Campbell and Chris Smith will remain stapes in the offense.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pac-12 basketball preview: UCLA’s the team to beat, but not by much — the conference is deep The conference appears to have quality at the top and in the middle and is poised for an impressive season. We like UCLA and Chris Smith, na...

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

UCLA vs San Diego State: 2020-21 college basketball game preview, TV schedule UCLA and San Diego State get the season going with a great matchup; which of these West Coast powers get the season started with a win? TV s...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

UCLA opens men’s basketball season at San Diego State in good litmus test The Bruins are hoping they can pick up where they left off last season, when they were 18-1 when keeping opponents to 73 points or fewer.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • DAILYNEWS.COM

FOX College Hoops Preview with Titus & Tate

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sat down with a star-studded cast of college basketball faces to preview the 2020 season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Excerpt: Mick Cronin Talks About Pushing the Pace UCLA head coach Mick Cronin talked about this season's team pushing the pace in games and monitoring turnovers...

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Priority Four-Star Big Man Mac Etienne is Down to Four The No. 41 ranked player in the 247Sports rankings for the class of 2021, Mac Etienne, isn't yet ready to make his college commitment, but h...

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Excerpt: Cronin Describes How Uptempo Offense Affects Defense UCLA head coach Mick Cronin talked about how the defense will need to adapt to playing faster on offense...

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dave Yanai wins John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching award LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dave Yanai, retired coach of Cal State Dominguez Hills, will receive the John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching award in 2021...

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Tyger Campbell on His Physical Status, Team Expectations UCLA redshirt sophomore point guard Tyger Campbell talked about the difference in his physical status this year, stamina, team expectations...

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

NCAA Basketball: UNC, Gonzaga, Kansas and UCLA among Hunter Sallis top 8 Five-star NCAA Basketball prospect Hunter Sallis is down to eight potential suitors. NCAA Basketball National Signing Day came by last week,...

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Excerpt: Chris Smith on UCLA's Multiple Outside Shooters Here is a Medis Day excerpt from UCLA wing Chris Smith who talked about the team's multiple shooters...

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Excerpt: Mick Cronin on the Team Receiving Preseason Accolades UCLA head coach Mick Cronin talked about the significance of receiving multiple preseason accolades...

NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

BROCast: Utah Cancelled, Cal on the Menu, Hoops Picked No. 1 We talk about the Utah cancellation, Cal on the schedule, and hoops being picked No. 1 in the league...

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Mick Cronin at the Virtual Pac-12 Media Day UCLA head coach Mick Cronin talked at the virtual Pac-12 Media Day about Chris Smith, quickly putting together a non-conference schedule, an...

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

UCLA picked to win Pac-12 in preseason poll FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, UCLA coach Mick Cronin argues a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college b...

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

UCLA picked to win Pac-12 in preseason poll

UCLA is the preseason pick to win the Pac-12 for the first time since 2011-12

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SDSU gets rare visit from No. 22 UCLA for season opener

San Diego State will open the season with a rare home game against No. 22 UCLA on Nov. 25 as part of a four-team event

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UCLA finalizes nonconference basketball schedule, opens at San Diego State The Bruins will also play Marquette and Kentucky, along with local schools like Long Beach State and Pepperdine, before opening Pac-12 play...

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Burning Questions About The Top 25

College basketball's preseason rankings were released Monday. Who's too high? Too low? And what's the biggest surprise?

NOVEMBER 10, 2020