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Both UCLA men's and women's basketball are tipping off their seasons with a home doubleheader Monday night. While the men's team is entering the season with a roster largely comprised of fresh faces, the women's team is returning 10 of its 12 players from last year and clocks in at No. 4 in the AP Top 25. Daily Bruin Sports is previewing the stakes of the year ahead, and the teams that will be taking the court Monday.Men's Basketball
Nov. 6, 2023 12:12 a.m.In the Cards: UCLA men’s and women’s basketball’s roster outlooks for 2023-24
UCLA’s basketball programs are in contrasting states. While both teams are entering 2023 off of losses in the Sweet 16, the men’s program is returning just 25.1% of its minutes from last year’s team, a figure considerably lower than the women’s 84.4% minutes returned.
By Alexis Hinkle and Joseph Crosby
Sports
Nov. 5, 2023 11:54 p.m.UCLA women’s basketball to open 2023-2024 season against Big Ten opponent Purdue
The last time the Bruins opened their regular season against a Power Five opponent was 10 years ago.
UCLA lost to Nebraska by 28 points, jumpstarting an underwhelming 13-18 campaign in 2013-2014.
By Gavin Carlson
Men's Basketball
Nov. 5, 2023 11:50 p.m.Joseph’s Diagnosis: With former men’s basketball stars gone, Mick Cronin faces his biggest test yet
Lucas Oil Stadium was the location.
April 3, 2021, the date.
No. 1 seed Gonzaga, the opponent.
UCLA men’s basketball was in the Final Four, and coach Mick Cronin was facing the biggest test of his career under the brightest lights.
By Joseph Crosby
Features
Nov. 5, 2023 11:47 p.m.Lauren Betts: UCLA women’s basketball’s missing piece in quest for Pac-12 title
UCLA women’s basketball suited up to play in the Sweet 16 for the first time in four years.
Its time in the sun swiftly ended, however, after facing a formidable opponent: coach Dawn Staley’s South Carolina.
By Grace Whitaker
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