# INTRIGUE BUILDS: UCLA Bruins’ New STARTING FIVE, Transfer Portal IMPACT & Identity DEBATED!

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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: 2026-07-08T18:26:45+00:00
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The UCLA Bruins are BACK—but is it enough to save Mick Cronin’s job? Isaac Schade and Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer break down the ENTIRE 2026-27 roster, analyze major transfer portal moves, and debate the Bruins’ strengths, weaknesses, and season expectations. Will the “most Mick Cronin-esque” team in years finally deliver, or is another early NCAA tournament exit looming? Plus, how did UCLA MISS on major SoCal talent, and what’s the REAL story behind a Dai Mara’s Big Ten dominance? Is the fanbase headed for another season of disappointment—or a shocking Elite Eight run? We’ve got WIN/Loss predictions, key X-factors, position battles, and a no-holds-barred hot seat discussion you can’t miss! Subscribe and hit the 🔔 for more College Hoops inside info every week! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Roster Identity 01:55 Mick Cronin’s job on the line? 04:56 Portal Class Impact 07:32 UCLA’s biggest strengths and weaknesses 14:31 Starting Five Predictions & Position Battles 26:38 Bruins’ Ceiling, Floor & National Outlook #GoBruins #MickCronin #NCAABasketball #UCLA #BigTen #CollegeBasketball 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/…

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