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UCLA Bruins Projected Fringe Top-30 After Key Departures

6/2/2026

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UCLA Bruins are projected as a fringe top-30 program for 2026-27.
UCLA finished 2025-26 at 24-12 and made the NCAA Tournament’s second round.
Point guard Donovan Dent retired after his senior year, forgoing extra eligibility.
UCLA also lost leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau and failed to land top transfer-portal talent.
The team added guards Jaylen Petty and Filip Jovic and was placed just outside the Top 25 by ESPN analyst Jeff Borzello.

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UCLA Bruins are projected as a fringe top-30 program for 2026-27.
UCLA finished 2025-26 at 24-12 and made the NCAA Tournament’s second round.
Point guard Donovan Dent retired after his senior year, forgoing extra eligibility.
UCLA also lost leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau and failed to land top transfer-portal talent.
The team added guards Jaylen Petty and Filip Jovic and was placed just outside the Top 25 by ESPN analyst Jeff Borzello.