Men's Basketball
July 22, 2026 11:16 p.m.
Former UCLA guard Kobe Johnson holds the ball in both hands during a game. Johnson went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft. (Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin senior staff)
As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins, past and present, representing their teams. Throughout the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will take a look at the standout performances of current and former UCLA athletes as we count down the days until fall.
By Connor Dullinger
Men's Basketball
July 19, 2026 6:21 p.m.This post was updated July 19 at 11:59 p.m.
For the first time since 2023, UCLA men’s basketball brought in a five-star freshman recruit, with guard/forward Nikola Kusturica set to join the Bruins ahead of the 2026-27 season from FC Barcelona Bàsquet.
By Jacob Nguyen
Men's Water Polo
July 17, 2026 3:42 p.m.UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright steps down, remains men’s coach
This post was updated July 19 at 11:27 p.m.
After stepping away from day-to-day operations as head coach of the women’s water polo team in December due to rehabilitation from back and nerve pain, Adam Wright has officially resigned from the position, UCLA Athletics announced Friday.
Wright will continue to coach the men’s squad – a position he has held since 2009.
[Related: Women’s water polo coach Adam Wright to step away from day-to-day duties]
UCLA will begin a national search for its next head coach.
By Jacob Nguyen
Men's Volleyball
July 15, 2026 6:04 p.m.Pro Bruin Rundown: Bruin volleyball, water polo stars shine on the international stage
This post was updated July 19 at 11:53 p.m.
As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins, past and present, representing their teams.
By Steven Chaparyan
Sports
July 15, 2026 6:01 p.m.Lauren Betts furthers Bruin legacy with historic ESPY victory
This post was updated July 15 at 6:07 p.m.
The 2025-26 UCLA women’s basketball squad has not slowed down in its pursuit of making history.
Former UCLA center Lauren Betts won the ESPY for Best College Athlete – Women’s Sports, beating out Pittsburgh volleyball’s Olivia Babcock, Northwestern lacrosse’s Madison Taylor and Oklahoma gymnastics’ Faith Torrez on Wednesday night.
By Sinclair Richman
Baseball
July 12, 2026 6:08 p.m.6 Bruins selected on Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft
After four Bruins were selected on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, six more Bruins were selected on the second and final day – which consisted of rounds five through 20.
Right-hander Cal Randall, outfielder Will Gasparino, outfielder Dean West, catcher Cashel Dugger, right-hander Michael Barnett and right-hander Justin Lee were all selected by MLB clubs Sunday.
Cal Randall: St.
By Noah Massey
Football
July 12, 2026 3:34 p.m.2026 Big Ten Preview: Michigan State
This post was updated July 12 at 10:28 p.m.
UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school.
By Connor Dullinger
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