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The UCLA Bruins are entering next season with a bit of a different look than last season. After losing a ton of offensive production this offseason, the Bruins will need someone to step up and shoulder the scoring load.
Notably, UCLA is losing its two leading scorers from last season – Donovan Dent and Tyler Bilodeau. Dent averaged over 13 points per game last season, while Bilodeau paced the team with a 17.6 points per game average. Bilodeau is out of eligibility and is looking to be drafted later this month into the NBA, while Dent has decided to retire from basketball after one season with the Bruins.
Mar 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) points to teammates after hitting a 3-point jumpshot during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images | Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
To add insult to injury, their fifth-leading scorer, Skyy Clark, also won’t be returning next season. He averaged over 11 points last year and played a big role on both sides of the floor for the Bruins.
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Losing over 40 points per game combined and trying to replace that is no easy task. However, Mick Cronin and his staff have tried their best to remedy the situation. Here is a look at three players who can lead the Bruins’ offense in scoring next season.
Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) shoots the ball in the second 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
Perry broke out in a big way in his sophomore season with the Bruins. After averaging just 3.7 points per game as a freshman, he jumped up to 12.6 points per contest last season, knocking down 39 percent of his three-pointers along the way. His scoring and shooting prowess from three-point range make him one of the more dynamic scorers on the roster heading into next season, and…
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Publish date : 2026-06-17 11:00:00
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