UCLA Basketball’s Projected Starting Five in 2026-27

The Bruins head into the 2026 basketball season with a new roster, and it looks much more promising than last season.

While there are no official comments as to who will be in the starting five, UCLA’s roster gives us a pretty good idea of who will be on the court at the first tip-off of the season.

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Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) reacts against the UConn Huskies in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

There have been questions as to whether or not Perry can play the full-time position at point guard. He hasn’t played it exclusively since his high school days, but it’s easy to imagine that transition going well.

Following Donovan Dent’s departure, it was seemingly obvious who would take on the role of the starting point guard.

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) dribbles the ball against the UConn Huskies in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Perry’s ability to be a downhill scorer should give the Bruins an excellent scoring option at the one. Not to mention, when you look at Perry’s surrounding cast, it’s easy to have confidence that he’ll be able to facilitate.

SG: Jaylen Petty

Perhaps the most electric of the Bruins’ transfer class, Petty comes from Texas Tech and will give the Bruins a major boost on offense.

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Jaylen Petty (11) shoots over Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Despite being primarily used as a spot-up shooter on the outside for the Red Raiders, Petty…

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