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The UCLA gymnastics team is getting a boost from a talented freshman class as the Bruins push to win the Big Ten tournament and NCAA championships.

Eric Dailey Jr. finishes with 20 points and Skyy Clark overcomes losing a tooth as No. 7 UCLA defeats No. 10 UCF 75-71 to advance to the second round.

UCLA guard Kiki Rice went from a projected WNBA backup point guard to a potential top-five pick after a transformative senior season.

UCLA coach Mick Cronin and the Bruins said they embrace the lofty expectations set during John Wooden's championship runs and look forward to playing Central Florida.

Here's a look at the players to watch, potential Cinderella teams and matchup analysis for each region of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Here's a look at the players to watch, potential underdog teams and matchup analysis for each region of the 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament.

UCLA was named the overall No. 2 seed in the women's NCAA tournament on Sunday. The Bruins' region includes potent teams in No. 2 LSU and No. 3 Duke.

The UCLA Bruins will open the NCAA men's tournament against Central Florida in an East Regional game on Friday.

A look at the bracket for the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida are No. 1 seeds.

In late November, Gabriela Jaquez scored 29 points against Tennessee.