E1966 - GROWING PAINS: UCLA's Nikola Kusturica STRUGGLES Defensively, Joe Philon EMERGING

UCLA Bruins fans get an early look at Nikola Kusturica’s highly anticipated debut, but growing pains and lineup questions remain. Can JoJo Philon’s athleticism and Jaylen Petty’s sharpshooting boost Mick Cronin’s squad in a pivotal year for UCLA basketball? Insights reveal key weaknesses at the 3, the developmental potential of Gunars Grinvalds, and why the Perry-Petty guard combo could be a game-changer in the Pac-12. On the gridiron, linebacker Trent Hendrick’s arrival from JMU transforms UCLA’s defense, pairing him with Oklahoma Football transfer Sammy Omosigho to shore up the run game just in time for a critical W...