The UCLA Bruins men’s basketball team has completely turned things around after a poor start to the season. All of a sudden, they have won five straight and seven of the last eight to move to third place in the Pac-12 standings.
Now, the Bruins could be on the verge of becoming a bubble team, believe it or not. Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times spoke with ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi about the Bruins’ path. And, to put it simply, it won’t be easy, but there is a way it could be done and these next few weeks will be very important for Mick Cronin’s team.
Spoke with ESPN's Joe Lunardi about UCLA's path to NCAA tournament. Lunardi says if Bruins win last 7 games and don't stumble against bad team in Pac-12 tourney opener, they're probably in. Lose once more but get two Quad 1 wins?
Said Lunardi: "They would be right on the edge."
— Ben Bolch (@latbbolch) February 14, 2024
Just a few weeks ago, Mick Cronin was on the hot seat and UCLA looked to be a bottom-dweller in the Pac-12. Now, UCLA is 13-11 overall but 8-5 in Pac-12 play, tied with Oregon for third and one game behind Washington State.
The Bruins face Colorado in LA on Thursday and then Utah on Sunday at home.