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Word Around Westwood: A UCLA Bruins Podcast

Hosted by 247Sports · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 23 episodes

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About this podcast

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.

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247Sports hosts Word Around Westwood: A UCLA Bruins Podcast, a sports show with 23 episodes published.

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UCLA Basketball | The Euro Wing Hunt, State of UCLA MBB & Doug Erickson's Legacy | Word Around Westwood Ep. 25

Jun 4, 20261h 30m0

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

UCLA variety pack: Talking Tounde, football OV weekend, baseball and softball | Word Around Westwood Ep. 24

May 28, 202643m0

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

UCLA Basketball | Mick's Portal Misses, Dent Retires, Close's Extension & The Backyard | Word Around Westwood Ep. 23

May 28, 20261h 28mEp. 23S1

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

The latest on UCLA football recruiting and the Bruins' baseball team | Word Around Westwood Ep. 22

May 20, 202641m0

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,

UCLA Men's Basketball | Yessoufou's NBA Combine, Momcilovic's Market, Sati-Grier's Offer & Five Lineups For 2026-27 | Word Around Westwood Ep. 21

May 14, 20261h 43mEp. 21S1

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.

UCLA Women's Basketball | Cori's Honor, A Top-5 Reload, And 12 Bruins In The W | Word Around Westwood Ep. 20

May 8, 20261h 8mEp. 20S1

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.

UCLA Men's Basketball | Defending the Portal Class, Mick's Guys & My Depth Chart | Word Around Westwood Ep.19

May 7, 20261h 15mEp. 19S1

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

What's led to UCLA football's recruiting success and thoughts on new prospects | Word Around Westwood Ep. 18

May 7, 202647m0

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

What can fans expect to see at UCLA football's spring game?

Apr 29, 202659mEp. 17S1

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

UCLA Men's Basketball | Portal Misses | Word Around Westwood Ep.16

Apr 22, 202659m0

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 | Transfer Portal Hauls & The WNBA Draft | Word Around Westwood Ep. 15

Apr 14, 20261h 10mEp. 15S1

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

Bruins Are National Champions | Word Around Westwood Ep.14

Apr 5, 202652mEp. 14S1

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

Bruins Beat Texas, Headed to the National Championship | Word Around Westwood Ep. 13

Apr 4, 202654mEp. 13S1

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

UCLA Women's Basketball | Bruins Headed to the Final Four | Word Around Westwood Ep. 12

Mar 29, 202627mEp. 12S1

Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down UCLA's Elite Eight win over Duke 70-58. Bruins are Final Four bound. Bruin247.com

UCLA WBB Sweet 16 + Men's Portal | Word Around Westwood Ep. 11

Mar 27, 202645mEp. 11S1

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

UCLA Women's Basketball | Sweet 16 Preview vs. Minnesota + Men's Transfer Portal | Word Around Westwood Ep. 10

Mar 24, 202632mEp. 10S1

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 Men's Basketball | UCLA vs. UConn Second Round Recap | Word Around Westwood Ep. 9

Mar 23, 202636mEp. 9S1

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.

UCLA Men's Basketball | 5 Things to Watch vs. UConn | March Madness Second Round | Word Around Westwood Ep. 8

Mar 22, 202622m0

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

UCLA Men's Basketball | No Bilodeau. No Problem. Bruins Top UCF 75-71 | March Madness First Round | Word Around Westwood Ep. 7

Mar 21, 202627m0

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 vs UCF: March Madness | Full Scouting Breakdown | Word Around Westwood Ep.6

Mar 16, 202648mEp. 6S1

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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