# BREAKING: UCLA LANDS SUPERSTAR! Mick Cronin EARNS Nikola Kusturica COMMITMENT! Bruins are CONTENDERS

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Podcast: [Locked On UCLA - Daily Podcast On UCLA Bruins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-ucla-daily-podcast-on-ucla-bruins-344725)
Published: 2026-07-09T16:34:46+00:00
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UCLA Bruins Basketball turns the offseason on its head with the blockbuster commitment of Serbian phenom Nikola Kusturica. Is Mick Cronin’s squad suddenly a Big Ten title contender with Koostamania on the horizon? Zach Anderson dissects how Kusturica’s elite defensive prowess, playmaking, and two-year eligibility give the Bruins both immediate buzz and long-term upside, especially after last season’s disappointments and high-profile misses. Key insights include roster fit with players like Trent Perry, Jaylen Petty, and Gunar Grinvalds, the coaching impact of Cronin’s international recruiting, and the potential for UCLA to reclaim its place among college basketball’s elite. With an improved defensive identity, renewed hype around Pauley Pavilion, and a dynamic wing set to shake up Big Ten play, UCLA fans have reason to believe in a turnaround season. Will Kusturica live up to the hype and lead the Bruins back to March glory? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUCLA?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege FOLLOW THE SHOW: LOCKEDONUCLA.SUPERCAST.COM Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/…

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