UCLA men look to ‘freshen up’ before NCAA Tournament opener in Philadelphia

Coach Mick Cronin tells his players to “get outside” and “don’t even think about basketball” for 48 hours before focusing on a cross-country journey to face UCF on Friday night.

UCLA March Madness History: Record, Titles, Final Four Appearances, Best Highlights

Turning back the clock on UCLA's tournament history

UCF vs UCLA odds for March Madness NCAA Tournament game betting

March Madness odds for UCLA vs UCF NCAA Tournament first-round game, with point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting on Friday, March 20, 2026.

UCLA men get No. 7 seed for NCAA Tournament and will face UCF on Friday

The Bruins (23-11 overall) were placed in the East Regional and will face 10th-seeded UCF (21-11) on Friday at 4:25 p.m. PT in Philadelphia. Donovan Dent and Tyler Bilodeau will be available.

Cronin shares what he has learned about UCLA this season

The Bruins have gone through a lot this season, yet enter the tournament with high expectations.

UCLA secures No. 7 seed in Regional Bracket, faces UCF

Their first opponent will be No. 10 UCF on March 20 in Philadelphia, but beyond that the road ahead will be a true test for the surging Bruins. Their potential second-round oppone

UCLA men and women (and USC women) learn their tournament path

The path to an NCAA tournament title will not be easy for any of the local teams, even for the No. 1 seeded UCLA women.