Exploring UCLA's ceiling along with its floor and realistic expectations

As always, Thursday was a massive day in women’s college hoops. Several matchups had major seeding implications, including Vanderbilt’s victory over Texas and TCU’s win over Baylor. But it wasn’t just the top teams that battled for their March Madness spots.

Last season, after UCLA lost four straight at the resumption of Big Ten play, Cronin called Izzo. The legendary coach offered advice, which helped Cronin and the Bruins turn their fate. UCLA, ultimately, beat Michigan State 63-61 on Feb. 4, 2025, marked by Dailey’s game-winning floater.

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UCLA went 19-33 in Cholowsky's freshman season. Last year, the Bruins made it to the CWS. Now, they are the preseason No. 1 team.

Jordan Chiles, who is racking up perfect-10 scores on a weekly basis, and the fourth-ranked Bruins (8-2 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) bring momentum into Saturday’s meet at Pauley Pavilion.

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A legendary rivalry ignites in the Big Ten as No. 2 Michigan clashes with UCLA. A revenge game looms for Aday Mara and a battle of styles awaits.