UCLA quarterback Nick Crissman to transfer

UCLA quarterback Nick Crissman to transfer

The former Huntington Beach Edison star is healthy for the first time in his college career.

What might have been for UCLA and USC becomes New Mexico success

Demetrius Walker, Kendall Williams and Drew Gordon each had ties to UCLA or USC but ended up in New Mexico. Now the Lobos take on Louisville in the third round of the NCAA Tournament.

UCLA's Ben Howland gets a return ticket, and two big endorsements

UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero announces embattled basketball Coach Ben Howland will be back next season—news that is warmly received by the father of Shabazz Muhammad, the nation's top recruit.

Ben Howland sounds like a man in control

Embattled UCLA coach says winning will take care of a lot of things. But don't get him started on Twitter.

More disappointment for UCLA: No invite to NIT

The Bruins, picked to win the Pac-12 Conference before the season, finish with a 19-14 record. Loyola Marymount, which finished 19-12, was also snubbed.

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UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero: Life in a very public eye

UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero: Life in a very public eye

Nearly three decades ago Dan Guerrero eschewed a potential career in politics, saying 'I don't really want a public life.' But he got one anyway, as Bruins' A.D. and, these days, as a lightning rod for fans' criticism.

Bruins seem to lack team spirit

Bruins seem to lack team spirit

UCLA players show little support for one another during a 66-58 loss to Arizona in the second round of the Pac-12 tournament.

Bruins have no answers in Pac-12 flameout

Bruins have no answers in Pac-12 flameout

Arizona has the desire and advances with 66-58 victory.

Despite a victory, it's not exactly happy trails for Bruins

Despite a victory, it's not exactly happy trails for Bruins

Josh Smith misses the team bus, UCLA nearly misses every shot it takes early on and Ben Howland's most challenging season continues with an unimpressive 15-point win over USC.

UCLA pulls itself together for ugly win over USC in Pac-12 tourney

UCLA pulls itself together for ugly win over USC in Pac-12 tourney

The Bruins beat the Trojans, 55-40, to advance to second round of Pacific Life Pac-12 tournament. UCLA faces Arizona on Thursday.

UCLA women fall to Arizona, 61-57

UCLA women fall to Arizona, 61-57

The Bruins' season comes to an end after the team fails to halt an aggressive comeback by the Wildcats.

How can you compare Ben Howland to John Wooden?

How can you compare Ben Howland to John Wooden?

Things aren't the same for UCLA basketball. Times have changed, and you can bet Wooden would have changed with them.

UCLA and USC: Two basketball teams in need of an off-season

UCLA and USC: Two basketball teams in need of an off-season

The Bruins and Trojans play in the Pacific Life Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, and UCLA is favored to finish off USC's season. But it's been a deeply disappointing season for both teams.

Big West tournament might top Pac-12 in the drama department

Big West tournament might top Pac-12 in the drama department

UCLA and USC could be out of Pac-12 tournament at Staples Center by Thursday evening. Big West, playing at Honda Center, boasts far greater likelihood of producing Southland's lone NCAA participant.

Kicker Kip Smith to transfer from UCLA

Kicker Kip Smith to transfer from UCLA

He wants to move closer to home to be near his ailing father.

Q&A: Former USC coach Tim Floyd praises and defends UCLA's Ben Howland

Q&A: Former USC coach Tim Floyd praises and defends UCLA's Ben Howland

Floyd, who also got caught up in controversy, says Howland has not lost control of the team and says Bruins' issues have to do with poor backcourt talent pool. He says Howland is best man for job.

UCLA ends a rocky week, and regular season, with a big win

UCLA ends a rocky week, and regular season, with a big win

Days after a national magazine portrayed Coach Ben Howland's program in a negative light, the Bruins defeat first-place Washington, 75-69, to build momentum heading into the Pac-12 tournament.

UCLA basketball prepares to leave its temporary home

UCLA basketball prepares to leave its temporary home

The Bruins play their regular-season finale Saturday against Washington at the Sports Arena, where they are 9-4 this season. The facility served as their main home while Pauley Pavilion was renovated.

UCLA basketball alums take measured view on criticism of Howland

UCLA basketball alums take measured view on criticism of Howland

Marques Johnson, Don MacLean note that any judgment of Coach Ben Howland should be weighed against the self-discipline, or lack thereof, exercised by players and the realities of campus life.