# GAUNTLET: UCLA Basketball Unveils Aggressive Schedule, Arizona and Texas Await—MAJOR UCLA INJURIES?!

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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: 2026-09-17T16:58:21+00:00
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UCLA men’s basketball faces a daunting schedule as the Bruins kick off their season with a primetime clash against Arizona in Las Vegas. Can Mick Cronin’s squad handle early marquee matchups and prove they’re contenders in the new Big Ten landscape? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the gauntlet, from high-stakes games against Texas and Gonzaga to a pivotal late-January Midwest swing versus Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois. Bruins football also takes center stage, grappling with a mounting injury list as they prepare to host Purdue. Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer examines Bob Chesney’s challenge to keep UCLA's momentum alive despite critical absences in the lineup and raises questions about Nico’s playmaking potential. Plus, discover how Tim Harris and Chancellor Julio Frank are reshaping student engagement by offering free admission to football and basketball games, aiming to transform the Rose Bowl and Pauley Pavilion atmosphere. Can these bold moves rejuvenate UCLA’s athletic reputation? 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: Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Omaha Steaks Shop proteins you can trust at https://www.Omaha Steaks.com. And right now, get 2 pounds of premium ground beef FREE with orders over $129 using code COLLEGE at checkout. Terms apply. See site for details. Aura Cybersecurity Start…

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