The UCLA Bruins men’s basketball team has finalized an agreement to face the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The two teams who met in the Final Four will now play each other in what should be a must-watch showdown whenever they play.
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin released a statement after the news was announced:
“We’re excited to take on Gonzaga in the first-ever college basketball game at Intuit Dome. This is a great opportunity for our young men to play under the bright lights in a brand-new venue down the road in Inglewood. I know that the Clippers’ organization is looking forward to moving into this new arena, and we are very grateful to partner with Gonzaga for the opportunity to play there. With shifting landscapes and conferences in college basketball, I really believe it’s important for us to preserve some of these strong West Coast matchups. UCLA versus Gonzaga is a win-win for our sport, and we want our Bruin fans to pack Intuit Dome for what should be an exciting game.”
It should be a thrilling showdown between two top teams in the 2024-2025 season, and Cronin knows the importance of the matchup.