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A UCLA Bruins podcast focused on news, opinion and analysis of the football and basketball programs, plus recruiting and transfer portal intel. Our team of UCLA insiders will break down everything about your favorite college team in every episode.
247Sports hosts Word Around Westwood: A UCLA Bruins Podcast, a sports show with 23 episodes published.
Mick Cronin struck out in the portal. Now the hunt is on overseas. KJ breaks down the European wing prospects UCLA fans need to know and a few names have his attention. He shares scouting notes from a loaded girls basket
Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage return to talk about a variety of UCLA topics including the men's basketball team missing on Tounde Yessoufou, the football program's official visit weekend and the UCLA baseball and so
KJ breaks down Donovan Dent's retirement at 22, Cori Close's new contract and the WNBA clause, the fractured Compton Magic pipeline and what it's cost UCLA in recruiting, and a full recap of the portal cycle including th
In the latest Word Around Westwood Podcast, Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage discuss UCLA football's first official visit weekend. The duo also hits on Eli Woodard's de-commitment from USC and what that means for UCLA,
KJ walks through this week's MBB coverage — Yessoufou's combine numbers and the 5-on-5 question, the Momcilovic sweepstakes, the JJ Sati-Grier offer, and five lineups Mick Cronin could run in 2026-27.
KJ breaks down a loaded week for UCLA women's basketball. Cori Close honored by the UC Regents with raise talks looming. ESPN's top-5 portal class — Aarnisalo, Hunter, Deas, Bransford, Brown, plus freshman Somto Okafor.
On this episode of Word Around Westwood, KJ breaks down UCLA's post portal roster headed into the summer. The transfer class, returning core, depth chart, and why this group will be a lot better than what the Bruin faith
In the latest Word Around Westwood Podcast, Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage discuss UCLA football's ripping hot streak on the recruiting trail and how the Bruins positioned themselves for success. Jack gives his thoug
In the latest Word Around Westwood Podcast, Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage preview UCLA's spring game, discuss the state of the football program through 13 spring practices and hit on the new coaching staff's ability
Mick Cronin lost his two top portal targets — Blackwell to Duke, Able to Carolina. Connor and KJ break down why the bag wasn't the issue, what actually went wrong, the staff and infrastructure gap looks like compared to
UCLA basketball is busy on both sides. On the men's side, the Bruins add forward Filip Jovic, forward Sergej Macura, and guard Jaylen Petty out of the transfer portal. On the women's side, guards Donovyn Hunter, Elina Aa
The Bruins are national champions. KJ and Connor break down UCLA women’s basketball’s historic 2026 NCAA National Championship, a dominant 79-51 dismantling of South Carolina that capped a 37-1 season for the ages. Laure
Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down UCLA's 51-44 win over Texas in the national semifinal. National championship Sunday vs South Carolina | Bruin247.com
Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down UCLA's Elite Eight win over Duke 70-58. Bruins are Final Four bound. Bruin247.com
Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down UCLA's Sweet 16 win over Minnesota, react to the Bruins punching their ticket to the Elite Eight, and dive into the men's transfer portal — Isaiah Johnson, Miles Byrd, Kyle
Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down UCLA's second round win over Oklahoma State, preview the Sweet 16 matchup against Minnesota, and dive into the men's transfer portal — including why Jackson Shellstad should
UCLA's tournament run is over. Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down the loss to UConn and look ahead — who stays, who goes, and what the offseason looks like for the Bruins.
Bruin247.com's Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down everything you need to know heading into UCLA's second round matchup with UConn. Does Bilodeau play? Can Booker handle Tarris Reed? What happens if Demary can
Bilodeau was out. Booker stepped in. He and Dailey combined for 35 points, 13 rebounds, 6 blocks. Dent went 4-17. Six steals. Zero turnovers. Five assists. Perry iced it at the foul line. Bruins advance. UConn is next. T
UCLA opens the NCAA Tournament against the UCF Knights and we went deep — film, data, and game plan all in one episode. We break down everything you need to know about UCF before Friday: who they are, how they try to bea
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