# PROMISING: Is UCLA LEADING For FUTURE NBA LOTTERY PICK? Why Nikola Kustarica Could CHANGE EVERYTHING

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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: 2026-06-25T18:47:54+00:00
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UCLA and Mick Cronin are reportedly in the lead for international basketball sensation Nikola Kustarica! In this episode, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down how the Bruins surged to the front of this high-stakes recruitment, why Kustarica is a game-changing talent, and what this means for UCLA’s future. We also dive into the fallout for Kentucky and Michigan, analyze why other blue bloods are suddenly out, and what UCLA needs to do to seal the deal. PLUS: What’s next for Tyler Bilodeau after he’s drafted by the Brooklyn Nets? And get the latest on UCLA’s Thanksgiving tournament plans—who they're playing and why it could shape their season. Don’t miss this packed episode for diehard Bruin fans! Make sure to subscribe, like, and join the Everydayers for exclusive, ad-free content. #LockedOnUCLA #CollegeBasketball #UCLA #NCAABasketball #Recruiting 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/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whi…

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