Locked On UCLA - Daily Podcast On UCLA Bruins

In today's Locked On UCLA, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the Bruins' BIGGEST transfer news yet! Mick Cronin and Corey Close each locked down their THIRD portal commitment—does this reload make UCLA a title contender? PLUS: Get all the insider details on what Jalen Petty brings to UCLA men's basketball and why Donovan Hunter is a game-changer for the women's squad. And don't miss our deep dive...

UCLA fans, brace yourselves! The Bruins just landed a MAJOR football recruit way earlier than expected, snatching a top-tier safety from under Cal, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, and Michigan. PLUS, women's basketball strikes gold in the transfer portal, getting star guard Alina Arnasalo BACK after a breakout year at North Carolina. What does this all mean for UCLA's championship momentum? Find out as Zach A...

UCLA Football BOUNCES BACK after another recruiting loss to Cal! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down how Bob Chesney flipped the script, landing a FOUR-STAR tight end, Zach Fares, straight out of Nevada. What does this mean for the Bruins’ future and recruiting battles in the Big Ten? PLUS: Are massive additions COMING to UCLA Men’s Basketball through the portal? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer dishes on hi...

🔥 UCLA is ON FIRE in recruiting! Bob Chesney ignites Bruin Nation with a massive April surge for the class of 2027 – landing top Southern California talent and building modern-day pipelines. PLUS, Cori Close just scored big in the women's basketball transfer portal with her first commitment of the offseason! Who’s next to commit, and what does this mean for the future of UCLA football and basketb...

Big Ten powers surge to national championship glory while the SEC scrambles for answers. Michigan basketball’s triumphant run, spearheaded by coach Dusty May and hobbled star Yaxel Lendeborg, delivers a long-awaited NCAA title and ignites new expectations across the conference. Indiana football and UCLA women’s basketball add to the Big Ten’s historic sweep, each dominating their postseason with r...

UCLA men’s basketball finally lands its first transfer portal commits, but are the Bruins REALLY winning in this ultra-competitive market? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer and Ethan Sabo break down the new additions, why UCLA is missing on big names, and the creative pivots they MUST make to build a contender for the Big Ten. PLUS: The Bruins’ women’s basketball team just DOMINATED the national championship...

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Is UCLA reinventing the recruiting game? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down how Mick Cronin is flipping high school recruiting on its head—letting top local talent commit elsewhere, then luring them back through the transfer portal! Will high-profile SoCal star Nik Khamenia finally join the Bruins after leaving Duke? Plus, inside analysis of UCLA Women's Basketball's first-ever national championsh...

UCLA basketball takes a wild turn as Skyy Clark unexpectedly enters the transfer portal according to ON3's JOE TIPTON! Why is the Bruins’ starting guard leaving, and what really happened behind the scenes? We break down the stunning fallout, agent drama, eligibility questions, and what this means for UCLA’s roster and recruiting. Is Mick Cronin losing his grip or is there more to the story? Dive i...

UCLA basketball is on the hunt for elite transfer portal talent—and the Bruins are swinging BIG! Host Zach Anderson dives deep into why center is UCLA’s most urgent roster hole, breaking down why 7’2” Moustapha Thiam (Cincinnati) could be a game-changing, seven-figure target. Are the Bruins really in on Georgia’s Somto Cyril? Is Magoon Gwath or Virginia Tech’s Christian Gurdak the right fit? PLUS:...

The Bruins are DOMINATING! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down UCLA's next HUGE portal target—could a Big Ten scoring sensation transform Mick Cronin's squad? Dive deep into the women's basketball NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP blowout and why everyone doubted UCLA. Plus: Did baseball just sweep USC and set their sights on a LEGENDARY all-time win streak? Transfer portal rumors, spring ball updates, and cha...

UCLA Bruins Women's Basketball have done the impossible! In a jaw-dropping display, UCLA DOMINATES South Carolina to clinch their FIRST-EVER NCAA national championship (2nd overall). Host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down every moment of the historic win – the journey, the legends, the underdog story, and how Corey Close led the Bruins to greatness. Relive the epic victories, the senior group’s l...

UCLA Bruins get a massive boost as Trent Perry announces his return for the 2026-27 season—just as the transfer portal looms. Will Mick Cronin’s roster continuity and Perry’s expanded role at point guard be the catalyst for a deep run in the Big Ten? Host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down Perry’s statistical leap, the defensive questions surrounding his game, and how Eric Dailey Jr., Xavier Booke...

The UCLA Bruins survived a rock fight against Texas and now stand one win away from a National Championship clash with South Carolina! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer and Ethan Sabo break down how UCLA gritted out the win despite a turnover meltdown, dissect the keys to beating South Carolina, and reveal why Vegas has it ALL WRONG with the Bruins as underdogs. Was the physical Texas game the perfect prepar...

UCLA Women's Basketball just punched their ticket to the national championship after a gritty, turnover-filled brawl with Texas! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer dives deep into how the Bruins survived a physical slugfest and overcame their demons in one of the ugliest Final Four games ever. Hear how Lauren Betts dominated, why the defense locked down Madison Booker, and what this historic win means for UCL...

Big Ten dominance is rewriting the college sports landscape as the conference makes a statement in both football and basketball. With powerhouse programs like Michigan, Ohio State, and Illinois consistently reaching Final Fours and securing national titles, has SEC supremacy finally faded? The squad unpacks how NIL and transfer portal shifts have tilted the scales, and what it means for the future...

According to Bruin Report Online, ERIC DAILEY JR. RETURNS TO UCLA BASKETBALL! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

EDIT: ERIC DAILEY JR ANNOUNCED HIS RETURN AFTER RECORDING! Can UCLA keep its roster intact while chasing transfer portal superstars? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the MUST-KEEP names on Mick Cronin’s wish list, why Trent Perry and Eric Daly Jr. are essential for next season’s success, and which transfer targets could launch the Bruins into title contention. Plus, women’s basketball FINAL FOUR...

The transfer portal isn’t even open, but UCLA Head Coach Mick Cronin is already scoring BIG wins for the Bruins! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the surprising announcements of three key players—Brandon Williams, Xavier Booker, and Eric Freeney—ALL returning for next season. What does their return mean for UCLA’s roster, defense, and future portal moves? Plus, how Cronin’s tough-love approach i...

The Bruins are scrambling for size—can Mick Cronin snag the elite big man UCLA desperately needs from the transfer portal? We dive deep into top targets like Virginia Tech’s Christian Gurdak and Georgia’s Somto Cyril—who’s worth the money, who’s just backup material, and what happens if UCLA overpays? Tune in to this episode of Locked On UCLA with Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer & Ethan Sabo! PLUS: Detaile...

Mick Cronin wants a “bear-wrestling” bruiser for UCLA Basketball—and the Bruins are targeting multiple jaw-dropping options in the transfer portal! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down three game-changing big men UCLA could snag: Saint Mary’s rebounding machine Andrew McKeever, Charlotte’s 7’2” versatile scorer Anton Bonke, and UC Irvine’s elite shot blocker Kyle Evans. Could Xavier Booker be OUT? T...

The UCLA Bruins are on the brink of something special! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down why key returners for UCLA men’s basketball could set the stage for a major comeback season—are the Bruins ready to challenge for the Final Four? Plus, deep analysis of the women’s team’s historic Final Four journey, and critical updates on UCLA baseball and softball dominating Big Ten play. Is continuity the...

Is UCLA the team to beat for the national championship? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the Bruins’ epic Elite Eight win over Duke—how they survived a nightmare start, the incredible second-half domination, and the key performances from Lauren Betts, Angela Dugalic, and more. What does UCLA need to fix before facing Texas or Michigan? Can their second-half magic carry them past UConn and into t...

The UCLA Bruins are going to the Elite 8! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer reacts to UCLA Women’s Basketball’s gritty victory over Minnesota despite a disastrously slow start and ice-cold shooting from deep. How did Lauren Betts and the Bruins overcome their struggles, and what’s next as they prep for their biggest matchups of the season? Who could be the next opponent: LSU, Duke, or a blockbuster rematch w...

UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close drops bombshell comments about being "exhausted" and questioning her future! Is UCLA losing its coaching icons to the transfer portal and NIL madness? Plus, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down Bob Chesney’s latest top-20 linebacker commit, Colton McKibben, and why UCLA football’s future is brighter than ever despite a rough 2026 class. Are the Bruins missing...