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Mick Cronin and UCLA have done a great job of retaining key players from last year’s team and keeping them from moving into the transfer portal.
Some key players, such as Trent Perry, Xavier Booker, and Eric Dailey, contributed to the Bruins’ last season and were good role players. Perry separated himself from the group, as he is expected to be a go-to guy next season.
Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin reacts in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Cronin was also able to go into the transfer portal and add four players who can each make contributions next season. Jaylen Petty was the top player from the transfer portal to commit to the Bruins, bringing scoring that can help complement Perry in the backfield.
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While it sounds as though Mick Cronin is done building the roster, he is still monitoring players who are deciding whether to enter the NBA draft or return to school. I have already talked about Allen Graves and Tounde Yessoufou; one name that I’d mention is Milan Momcilovic, whom UCLA has also kept a very close eye on as he entered the transfer portal but has yet to decide whether to stay for the NBA or come back to college basketball.
On his podcast, CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein revealed that the Bruins are vying for Momcilovic’s services if he were to return to college.
What Momcilovic Brings to UCLA
Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Since his freshman season at Iowa State, Momcilovic has improved each year. As a freshman, Momcilovic showed flashes, averaging 10.9 points per game on 42%…
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