Last night, UCLA offered 2027 Norco (Calif.) four-star WR Blake Wong. This morning, he told @uclaon3.bsky.social about his connection with Bruins WR coach Colin Lockett, the other schools pushing hardest and visits lined up. “I’m a high priority for them.”

Mick Cronin on the 17-5 run to close the first half and tie the game at the break:

ICYMI: UCLA rallied back from a 12-point first-half deficit and erased No. 4 Purdue’s 6-point lead over the final 1:32. Head coach Mick Cronin on the pick-and-pop game-winning 3-pointer from Donovan Dent to Tyler Bilodeau inside the final 10 seconds:

The third installment of @uclaon3.bsky.social’s transfer portal analysis series is a 2-for-1 that looks at the linebackers and the specialists. The Bruins’ highest-rated transfer by @on3.com, Oklahoma transfer LB Sammy Omosigho, headlines the group:

UCLA has been repeatedly challenged by its coach, coughed up what few opportunities its had against top-25 teams. Finally, the Bruins answered the bell Tuesday and dealt No. 4 Purdue of all teams its first loss in Big Ten play. The breakdown:

Tyler Bilodeau’s game-winning 3 to knock off No. 4 Purdue

James Madison transfers and early-enrollees taking in the UCLA men’s basketball tonight. Front and center: star edge rusher Sahir West. (📸: UCLA Athletics)

UCLA honoring John Wooden at halftime. Jamaal Wilkes on the mic.

The vocal Purdue contingent just before UCLA takes the court. Less than 5 mins until tip-off. Updates and the recap after for @uclaon3.bsky.social.

Despite being ruled out tonight, UCLA guard Skyy Clark is trying to get whatever work in he can as he works his way back from his hamstring injury.

UCLA guard Skyy Clark (hamstring) officially listed as out and will miss his fifth consecutive game. Purdue PG Braden Smith, the reigning Big Ten player of the year, is questionable.

📍Back at Pauley tonight UCLA hosts No. 4 Purdue, 7 p.m.

On UCLA adding ex-Wake Forest TE Harry Lodge:

UCLA transfer commitment No. 44 is ex-Wake Forest tight end Harry Lodge

Diablo Valley College offensive tackle Zaheer Young revealed his commitment to UCLA via Instagram on Tuesday. 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...

Even before the season started, UCLA came in with questions about its frontcourt. A loss at Ohio State only created more questions, and now the Bruins also must deal with the nation’s assist leader and a first-team All-American when they host No. 4 Purdue:

Checked in with three 2027 in-state offensive lineman that UCLA offensive line coach Chris Smith has offered recently, including two who had in-home visits. Updates on Lincoln Mageo, Drew Fielder and Avery Michael ⤵️ 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...

Installment No. 2 of @uclaon3.bsky.social’s transfer portal analysis turns to the offensive line, where the Bruins will now enter a fourth consecutive year looking to shore up issues. A mix of James Madison-infused coaching and talent and a key returner bring hope:

On UCLA filling a lingering need along the offensive line in South Alabama transfer left tackle Jordan Davis:

More experience on the O-line headed to UCLA in the form of South Alabama transfer Jordan Davis, who comes with more than 2,000 career snaps. Story to come.

With 41 transfer commits, it’s time to start analyzing what UCLA has coming in and what it lost in the transfer portal (barring the delays in any paperwork yet to be processed). The @uclaon3.bsky.social series starts with a look at the defensive line:

ICYMI: A whole lot of UCLA high school recruiting activity over the last few days and @uclaon3.bsky.social has quite a few detailed updates on some of the recruits offered, others the UCLA staff watched and one campus visitor. 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...

A breakdown of UCLA’s defensive struggles in an 86-74 loss at Ohio State that looked far worse than the final margin:

FINAL 🏀: Ohio State 86, UCLA 74 It’s the second-most points the Bruins have given up this season. (Gave up 87 in a win over Cal Poly) Ohio State was 16 of 20 on second-half free throws. Buckeyes shot 52.8% (28/53) from the field.

Eric Dailey Jr. fouls out with 8:55 left 😬

2H (11:59): Ohio State 62, UCLA 45 The Buckeyes scored the first 12 points of the half and opened the first 7 1/2 minutes on a 20-7 run.

UCLA showing zero resistance defensively. Ohio State has 20 points within the first 7 1/2 minutes of the second half.

2027 Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei defensive lineman Montana Toilolo had an in-home visit with UCLA assistants Vic So’oto & Legi Suiaunoa earlier this week. Adam Gorney got the latest on strides UCLA is making: www.on3.com/rivals/news/... I added some additional intel: www.on3.com/boards/threa...

HALFTIME: Ohio State 42, UCLA 36 Both teams are shooting well from the field. Bruins are 14/28, Buckeyes are 16/29. UCLA is 7/12 on 3-point attempts. Ohio State owns an 18-9 rebounding advantage, 9-0 in 2nd chance pts, 16-6 in the paint.

1H (3:13): Ohio State 33, UCLA 28 Bruins went on an 8-0 run to get back in it. UCLA is 6 of 11 on 3-point attempts.

1H (9:08): Ohio State 26, UCLA 17 Bruins have allowed the Buckeyes to open 11 of 17 from the field, including makes on the last five attempts

Tamatoa King, a 2029 quarterback at Orem HS in Utah, was on an unofficial visit to UCLA earlier this week and recapped the experience for @uclaon3.bsky.social. A prior connection on the recruiting staff got the relationship rolling. 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...

One of UCLA’s 2027 offers this week was to Denver (Colo.) Mullen EDGE Troy Mailo, the state’s No. 2-ranked recruit. His mother is the cousin of an ex-UCLA starting offensive lineman. “The conversation with coach (Sam) Daniels was really positive.”

One of UCLA’s 2027 offers this week was to Denver (Colo.) Mullen EDGE Troy Mailo, the state’s No. 2-ranked recruit. His mother is the cousin of an ex-UCLA starting offensive lineman. “The conversation with coach (Sam) Daniels was really positive.”

Tamatoa King, a 2029 quarterback at Orem HS in Utah, was on an unofficial visit to UCLA earlier this week and recapped the experience for @uclaon3.bsky.social. A prior connection on the recruiting staff got the relationship rolling. 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...

Now up, a story on 2028 Tustin (Calif.) WR Hayden Koo’s re-offer from UCLA and his full thoughts on the meeting with position coach Colin Lockett. Plus, who else the UCLA staff watched closely at Tustin HS. 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...

A 2029 linebacker UCLA saw Thursday at Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei now has an offer today. Sosene Schuster was among the recruits I spoke to after yesterday’s workout. “(Bob Chesney) wants to start the pipeline from Mater Dei to UCLA.” 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...

UCLA has targeted quite a few 2027 recruits this week. Among its offers, it’s clear the Bruins are in search of top-end edge rushers. Among them is Raleigh (N.C.) Millbrook four-star recruit Rashad Streets, who shared his thoughts with me on the interest from UCLA and DE coach Sam Daniels.

A round-up of reactions I gathered from Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei recruits in various classes after Thursday’s winter workout in front of most of the UCLA coaching staff. 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...

Hayden Koo, a 2028 WR at Tustin HS, told me he was re-offered by UCLA and WRs coach Colin Lockett during the HS visits the staff made Thursday. "Meeting with him was great, hearing all the knowledge & info that he had to share was amazing." More to come later for @uclaon3.bsky.social.

UCLA has targeted quite a few 2027 recruits this week. Among its offers, it’s clear the Bruins are in search of top-end edge rushers. Among them is Raleigh (N.C.) Millbrook four-star recruit Rashad Streets, who shared his thoughts with me on the interest from UCLA and DE coach Sam Daniels.

Utah Tech transfer EDGE Dallin Havea breaks down the decision to head to UCLA and his thoughts on new position coach Sam Daniels and head coach Bob Chesney:

UCLA transfer commitment No. 41 is ex-Utah Tech and BYU edge rusher Dallin Havea. First on it was Blair Angulo of 247Sports. Story to come.

As I sift through the interviews with recruits from this morning’s Santa Ana-Mater Dei winter workout, an overview of what Bob Chesney and 7 UCLA assistants were able to do and who they watched in their first big HS recruiting trip. 📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...

Just dropped a quick-hitting overview of notes on some of Mater Dei’s recruits who were spotted connecting with the UCLA staff and some names put on their radar by the Mater Dei staff

After being extremely busy in recruiting the portal, this was most of the UCLA staff’s first real opportunity to do make some in-person local connections. Mater Dei recruiting liaison/TEs coach Rudy Cambero told me afterward this was the UCLA’s first recruiting stop.

📍Santa Ana UCLA LB coach Vic So’oto, DL coach Legi Suiaunoa among the coaches who are the early arrivals at the Mater Dei showcase this morning.

UCLA got a sensational performance from Trent Perry and Tyler Bilodeau in the second half of a win at Penn State:

FINAL 🏀: UCLA gets a career-high 30 points from guard Trent Perry to lead the shorthanded Bruins to a a 71-60 road win at Penn State

The growing confidence of Trent Perry is something to behold