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Nico Iamaleava has agreed to return to UCLA next season, giving the Bruins a top-level quarterback as part of new coach Bob Chesney's bid for a quick turnaround.

Chesney is hiring offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy and defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler -- who both served in those same capacities at James Madison -- in a nod to continuity.

Gabriel Jaquez and Lauren Betts each score 17 points as No. 4 UCLA closes its nonconference slate with a 106-44 victory over Long Beach State.

UCLA rallies to defeat Cal Poly 108-87 behind a 30-point effort from Skyy Clark after the lackluster Bruins give up 45 first-half points.

Former UCLA star Myles Jack was arrested on suspicion of deadly conduct after an incident in which Texas police say he fell from a second-story window.

Donovan Dent finally looked like someone who could carry a team while leading the Bruins to the win over Arizona State.

Sienna Betts plays her first game alongside her sister Lauren for the Bruins, who easily defeat Cal Poly.

UCLA gymnasts offered fans a first look at their skills during a "Meet the Bruins" exhibition at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday.

UCLA men's basketball coach Mick Cronin agreed to a new five-year contract in June and says he plans to continue coaching the Bruins.

Nothing the Bruins did to combat their lack of rim protection, including a zone defense, worked for more than a couple of possessions at a time Saturday.