The press conference re-introducing Noelle Quinn as part of the UCLA program she once played for and now joins as the newest assistant coach on Cori Close's staff:

WATCH: Noelle Quinn reflects on UCLA return as newest women's basketball assistant

It's a return to her Southern California roots and alma mater, as the newest addition to the Bruins' staff reflects on the decision, and more.

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New UCLA assistant coach Noelle Quinn on returning to her alma mater after an extensive playing and coaching career in the WNBA: “If I wanted to come back to college, this was the only place I wanted to be.”

The media will be talking to Quinn and head coach Cori Close in an hour over Zoom to discuss the hire.

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UCLA rounds out its women’s basketball coaching staff with the addition of assistant and former player Noelle Quinn, the program announced this morning.

One of UCLA's top 2027 targets, guard Jalen Davis, has established dates for his fall official visits, with a trip to UCLA among them. The latest on his recruitment from Bruin Report Online publisher Tracy Pierson:

UCLA Basketball Top Target Jalen Davis Has Scheduled Official Visits

One of UCLA's top 2027 targets, guard Jalen Davis, has established dates for his fall official visits, with a trip to UCLA among them...

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UCLA rounds out its women’s basketball coaching staff with the addition of assistant and former player Noelle Quinn, the program announced this morning.

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Ted Lasso: still good for the soul. It’s probably better for my sleeping patterns that it’s back to watching episodes weekly over having the option to binge a whole season.

Ted Lasso: Barbecue Sauce & Bullseye

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Exchanged messages this morning with Pole Moala, the 2027 UCLA commit and newly transferred member of the Gardena-Serra football team. Talks goals, how his new defense differs from the previous one, a look back at his UCLA pledge, and more:

UCLA safety commit Pole Moala looks ahead to upcoming senior year at new school

The newly transferred 2027 pledge tells Bruin Report Online about his decision and expectations of his role in the defense, and more.

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No. 2 Oregon, No. 14 USC and No. 16 Michigan make up the three preseason coaches poll top-25 football opponents on UCLA’s schedule this season

A one-stop for all links to Bruin Report Online’s coverage leading up to Thursday’s start to preseason football camp:

UCLA Football Preseason Central

Here's your one-stop shop for all of our UCLA football preseason interviews, burning questions, opponent primers, podcasts, and more.

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Spoke with UCLA RB commit Jayshon Gibson over the phone this afternoon to look ahead to his upcoming senior season, reflect on his pledge to the Bruins and find out what he’s told other schools who tried to jump in after:

Four-star RB Jayshon Gibson's UCLA pledge still strong going into senior year

The North Richland Hills, Texas, product looks back on what's kept him committed amid other interest, plus a look forward to his last year.

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Tustin (Calif.) WR Hayden Koo released his top 12 this weekend and shared with me what the programs all have in common. Plus, he breaks down why “UCLA is at the near the top of my list.”

UCLA makes top 12 for 2028 four-star WR Hayden Koo

The Tustin (Calif.) standout explains why the Bruins and the other 11 programs made the cut in his recruitment.

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An anonymous survey of women’s college basketball general managers asked who the sport’s top spenders were. National champion UCLA, to no surprise, was one of the programs frequently named. The latest from On3’s Talia Goodman:

Inside women's basketball's biggest spenders: Anonymous GMs break down the 2026 transfer portal market

To identify the programs that operated most aggressively, On3 spoke anonymously with more than 10 Power Five general managers about the 2026 portal cycle.

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One of UCLA head coach Bob Chesney’s former players who starred at James Madison last season is now exploring a return to college football after Friday’s preliminary injunction ruling, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. My story on the potential fit:

Ex-James Madison linebacker exploring college football return after injunction ruling

One of UCLA head coach Bob Chensey's former players is mulling over a fifth season of eligibility. The Bruins look like an ideal spot.

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A judge in Colorado just ruled today that all high school class of 2022 athletes in all sports who have exhausted their collegiate eligibility have been granted an injunction for the upcoming school year. So what does that mean for UCLA’s football program. What Bruin Report Online is hearing:

How does latest injunction ruling affect UCLA football roster?

The newest court ruling now opens the possibility of football programs around the country adding to rosters. But will UCLA Football?

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The latest BROCast with David Woods and Tracy Pierson looks back on Dave’s attendance at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago and previews the UCLA defense:

BROCast: Recapping Media Days and Previewing UCLA Defense

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy recap what we learned at Media Days and then preview the UCLA defense for fall camp.

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UCLA announces preseason football camp begins Aug. 6, one of 10 practices before game week ahead of the Sept. 5 opener

Looking back on the final day of Big Ten Media Days and takeaways from each of the final six head coaches who took the stage Thursday in Chicago:

Big Ten Media Days: Takeaways from Day 3

The remaining six Big Ten head coaches took the stage Thursday in Chicago to close out the conference's three-day event.

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David Woods previews the group of UCLA tight ends going into preseason camp:

UCLA Football 2026 Fall Camp Preview: Tight Ends

We continue our previews of fall camp with a look at the UCLA tight end group, which is long on bodies but perhaps short on pass-catching.

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UCLA is surging for one of its 2028 quarterback targets. The latest from Rivals national recruiting analyst Adam Gorney:

Jaxson Carper intel: Frontrunners change up for talented 2028 quarterback

Arizona and UCLA have emerged as the two frontrunners for quarterback Jaxson Carper and one team has slid down his list a little.

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On UCLA head coach Bob Chesney and the questions he’s faced at every stop in his coaching journey that are no different than the ones many have for him now:

Bob Chesney trusts proven process heading into first season at UCLA

UCLA's first-year football coach is no stranger to questions about his experience and adapting to a new level. He's proved it at each stop.

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Two members of the UCLA defense, linebacker Sammy Omosigho and safety Cole Martin, addressed local reporters who made the trip to Chicago for Day 2 of Big Ten Media Days. Bruin Report Online’s David Woods with the video:

Cole Martin and Sammy Omosigho talk at Media Day

UCLA safety Cole Martin and linebacker Sammy Omosigho talked at Media Day about their spring performances, standouts on the team, and more.

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David Woods represented Bruin Report Online in Chicago for Day 2 of Big Ten Media Days. Here’s his video of an additional 45-minute media scrum with UCLA head coach Bob Chesney:

UCLA coach Bob Chesney talks for 45 minutes at Big Ten Media Day

UCLA head coach Bob Chesney provided injury updates, talked about OL depth, and more in his 45 minute breakout session at Big Ten Media Day.

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UCLA safety Cole Martin said a difference from last year that’s already started to show is how much closer the players are to one another. “We walk around the locker room and bond with everyone. You didn’t have that last year.”

UCLA LB Sammy Omosigho said the defense wants to be known as a tough group that can stop the run. “We call ourselves the Bruin Bullies and that’s our goal.”

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava to the Big Ten Network desk on head coach Bob Chesney lifting weights alongside the players this offseason. “That’s a strong little man.” 😂😂😂

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava tells the Big Ten Network desk that he could “feel the winning culture” not long after Bob Chesney took over the program and “no fake energy.”

UCLA head coach Bob Chesney on hitting the ground running in recruiting and visiting as many high schools as possible in Southern California and some in Northern California: “I had to get in this community as quickly as possible. … I had to start the relationship.”

UCLA head coach Bob Chesney stressed the importance of getting off the field on third downs, but said being successful on first and second downs will alleviate some of that pressure.