Bruin Report Online: A UCLA Athletics podcast

Bruin Report Online
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The writers for Bruin Report Online discuss everything related to UCLA football, UCLA basketball, and UCLA recruiting with experts from On3.

  1. 4d ago

    Recruiting Pod: Brady Edmunds, Ranking Updates, Evaluations

    In this edition of the BRO Recruiting Pod, Tracy McDannald and Brandon Huffman talk about the latest in UCLA football recruiting, including: -Wait continues on Brady Edmunds’ decision -Our thoughts on the UCLA targets we saw in Huntington Beach and Hawaii this past weekend. -UCLA commits in updated Rivals300 -Why it’s not too late for JuJu Johnson to earn a fifth star from Rivals -A look back at Myles Baker’s flip after Tracy's conversation with his father. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here.  #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 6d ago

    Nikola Kusturica's Commitment and Impact, 30 Most Important Bruins

    In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about Nikola Kusturica's commitment, his anticipated impact in 2026, what 5-in-5 means for the roster, and then discuss the 30 most important Bruins countdown. We led off with a discussion of Kusturica's commitment, which was a long time coming. We then talked about the impact of his addition to the roster, and what it means for other players to not have to play out of position in 2026, since Kusturica will take 20-25 minutes per game at the wing. We then talked about Kusturica as a player and how, even at 17, he might be able to make a significant impact as a freshman thanks to his advanced skillset, unique physical ability, and toughness. We talked also about the importance of everyone, including Mick Cronin, being patient with Kusturica as he grows into the college game. We also talked about Kusturica's two-year deal, and how that dovetails nicely with the new 5-in-5 rule, which could allow the Bruins to retain this group of players pretty much intact for the next two seasons. We also talked about the possibility of adding yet another player, if certain lawsuits go forward over the coming days. We closed with a discussion of the 30 most important Bruins list, and how we are rounding into the top 5. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here.  #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Jul 3

    BROCast: Recruiting Updates and UCLA Football Position Battles

    In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy break down the flip of Myles Baker from Cal to UCLA, the status of Nikola Kusturica's recruitment, and then go heavy on position battles we're anticipating heading into fall camp in a month. We led off discussing Baker's recruitment and what a coup it was for UCLA to land him away from Cal. We talked a bit about Baker as a player, and then talked about the good job the UCLA football staff has done in recruiting this cycle. We then discussed Nikola Kusturica, and Tracy's call that he'll end up committing to UCLA. We talked about his performance in the ongoing FIBA tournament, and also talked about some of his athletic attributes and his skillset. Finally, we dove into some of the eagerly anticipated position battles for this upcoming fall camp for UCLA football. The Bruins still have a lot of spots to iron out, particularly along the offensive line, at running back, at defensive tackle, and at the second linebacker spot. We broke down ten different position battles, and our expectations for each. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here.  #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Jun 30

    Recruiting pod: UCLA flips Myles Baker to bolster 2027 class

    Moments after UCLA secured a flip in the commitment of 2027 four-star in-state safety Myles Baker, the latest edition of the BRO recruiting podcast with Tracy McDannald and Rivals recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman broke down how the addition bolstered UCLA's first class under new head coach Bob Chesney. Plus, an overview of the entire class, with a decision from four-star Ohio State quarterback commit Brady Edmunds still pending. Also, our picks for the recruiting MVPs on the staff and some superlatives handed out to some of the Bruins' commits. As the recruiting calendar quiets down, a look ahead at some camps and events -- both locally and out of state -- coming up that will feature UCLA targets in future classes. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here.  #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Jun 26

    Nikola Kusturica, Basketball Roster, and Football Recruiting

    In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about Nikola Kusturica's recruitment, the state of the basketball roster, and football recruiting. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here.  #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Jun 23

    Recruiting Pod: New UCLA Commitments, Remaining Targets

    Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here.  #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Jun 19

    How Football Recruiting Could Finish, Nikola Kusturica Talk

    In this edition of the BROCast, Tracy rejoins Dave to talk about how football recruiting could finish, the recruitment of Nikola Kusturica in basketball, and our 30 most important Bruins countdown. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here.  #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Jun 17

    Recruiting Pod: Camp, 7-on-7 Recaps, Official Visit Preview

    In this edition of the BRO recruiting podcast, we touched on the OT7 Finals and number of UCLA targets who used the time in the area to also visit campus. We also talked about yesterday's UCLA camp with 55 recruits at the invite-only camp. Then, we wrapped it up with looking ahead to the official visits this weekend. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here.  #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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