A UCLA Bruins podcast focused on news, opinion and analysis of the football and basketball programs, plus recruiting and transfer portal intel. Our team of UCLA insiders will break down everything about your favorite college team in every episode.
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Word Around Westwood: A UCLA Bruins Podcast
Word Around Westwood: A UCLA Bruins Podcast
A UCLA Bruins podcast focused on news, opinion and analysis of the football and basketball programs, plus recruiting and transfer portal intel. Our team of UCLA insiders will break down everything about your favorite college team in every episode.
Most Recent Episode
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What can fans expect to see at UCLA football's spring game? | Word Around Westwood Ep. 17
In the latest Word Around Westwood Podcast, Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage preview UCLA's spring game, discuss the state of the football program through 13 spring practices and hit on the new coaching staff's ability to recruit.
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What fans can expect from UCLA football's spring game | Word Around Westwood Ep. 17
In the latest Word Around Westwood Podcast, Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage preview UCLA's spring game, discuss the state of the football program through 13 spring practices and hit on the new coaching staff's ability to recruit.
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UCLA Men's Basketball | Portal Misses | Word Around Westwood Ep.16
Mick Cronin lost his two top portal targets — Blackwell to Duke, Able to Carolina. Connor and KJ break down why the bag wasn't the issue, what actually went wrong, the staff and infrastructure gap looks like compared to other high majors, and where UCLA goes from here with the portal closing tonight and one name still on the board.
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UCLA Basketball | Transfer Portal Hauls & The WNBA Draft | Word Around Westwood Ep. 15
UCLA basketball is busy on both sides. On the men's side, the Bruins add forward Filip Jovic, forward Sergej Macura, and guard Jaylen Petty out of the transfer portal. On the women's side, guards Donovyn Hunter, Elina Aarnisalo, and Bonnie Deas are headed to Westwood. Plus, UCLA WBB sets a new record with 6 players selected in the WNBA Draft.
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Bruins Are National Champions | Word Around Westwood Ep.14
The Bruins are national champions. KJ and Connor break down UCLA women’s basketball’s historic 2026 NCAA National Championship, a dominant 79-51 dismantling of South Carolina that capped a 37-1 season for the ages. Lauren Betts was named Most Outstanding Player, and Gabriela Jaquez delivered one of the all-time championship game performances — 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists — becoming just the fifth player in history to post that line in a national title game. The guys also get into Gianna Kneepkens’ shooting, Kiki Rice’s leadership, Charlisse Leger-Walker’s role, Angela Dugalic’s contribution, and what Cori Close’s 15-year journey to the mountain top means for UCLA basketball.
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Bruins Beat Texas, Headed to the National Championship | Word Around Westwood Ep. 13
Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down UCLA's 51-44 win over Texas in the national semifinal. National championship Sunday vs South Carolina | Bruin247.com
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UCLA Women's Basketball | Bruins Headed to the Final Four | Word Around Westwood Ep. 12
Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down UCLA's Elite Eight win over Duke 70-58. Bruins are Final Four bound. Bruin247.com
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UCLA WBB Sweet 16 + Men's Portal | Word Around Westwood Ep. 11
Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down UCLA's Sweet 16 win over Minnesota, react to the Bruins punching their ticket to the Elite Eight, and dive into the men's transfer portal — Isaiah Johnson, Miles Byrd, Kyle Evans, and what Mick Cronin needs this offseason. Bruin247.com
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UCLA Women's Basketball | Sweet 16 Preview vs. Minnesota + Men's Transfer Portal | Word Around Westwood Ep. 10
Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down UCLA's second round win over Oklahoma State, preview the Sweet 16 matchup against Minnesota, and dive into the men's transfer portal — including why Jackson Shellstad should be the Bruins' top target.
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UCLA Men's Basketball | UCLA vs. UConn Second Round Recap | Word Around Westwood Ep. 9
UCLA's tournament run is over. Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down the loss to UConn and look ahead — who stays, who goes, and what the offseason looks like for the Bruins.
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UCLA Men's Basketball | UCLA vs. UConn Second Round Recap | Word Around Westwood Ep. 9
Bruin247.com's Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down UCLA's second round loss to UConn. Bruin247.com
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UCLA Men's Basketball | 5 Things to Watch vs. UConn | March Madness Second Round | Word Around Westwood Ep. 8
Bruin247.com's Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down everything you need to know heading into UCLA's second round matchup with UConn. Does Bilodeau play? Can Booker handle Tarris Reed? What happens if Demary can't go for the Huskies? Keys for both teams. Bruin247.com
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UCLA Men's Basketball | No Bilodeau. No Problem. Bruins Top UCF 75-71 | March Madness First Round | Word Around Westwood Ep. 7
Bilodeau was out. Booker stepped in.
He and Dailey combined for 35 points, 13 rebounds, 6 blocks. Dent went 4-17. Six steals. Zero turnovers. Five assists. Perry iced it at the foul line. Bruins advance.
UConn is next. Tarris Reed just dropped 31 and 27 against Furman.
Word Around Westwood — UCLA Bruins basketball. Bruin247.com
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UCLA vs UCF: March Madness | Full Scouting Breakdown | Word Around Westwood Ep.6
UCLA opens the NCAA Tournament against the UCF Knights and we went deep — film, data, and game plan all in one episode.
We break down everything you need to know about UCF before Friday: who they are, how they try to beat you, and exactly how UCLA wins this game.
On today's show:
- The Jekyll and Hyde identity of UCF — which version shows up Friday?
- Themus Fulks: why he goes left every single time and how UCLA takes it away
- Jordan Burks: the quiet killer who goes for 24 against BYU, 23 against TCU, 23 against Utah — he gets up for better competition
- The Hammer play — UCF's best designed set and why UCLA's weak-side defenders have to know it's coming
- Zone defense: UCF drops from the 70th percentile offensively vs man to the 28th percentile vs zone — that is the game right there
- John Bol injury status and what it means for the lineup
This is the most thorough UCF breakdown you will find anywhere. Subscribe, lock in, and let's get the Bruins ready for March.
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UCLA Men's & Women's Basketball | Selection Sunday | Word Around Westwood Ep.5
It's Selection Sunday. Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson break down where UCLA Men's and Women's Basketball land in the NCAA Tournament bracket — and what the path looks like from here. Word Around Westwood. Bruin247.com
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UCLA Men's Basketball | Bruins Battle Shorthanded in Big Ten Semis | Word Around Westwood Ep. 4
No Dent. No Bilodeau. UCLA got it to one possession anyway. Full postgame breakdown with stats, keys, and what it means heading into the NCAA Tournament. For more, check us out at https://247sports.com/college/ucla/
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UCLA Men's Basketball | Bruins Beat Michigan State 88-84 | Big Ten Tournament Reaction | Word Around Westwood Ep. 3
A UCLA Bruins podcast focused on news, opinion and analysis of the football and basketball programs, plus recruiting and transfer portal intel. Our team of UCLA insiders will break down everything about your favorite college team in every episode.
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Donovan Dent Makes Big Ten Tournament History | Word Around Westwood Ep.2
Donovan Dent just made Big Ten Tournament history with the first triple double in tournament history — 10 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, one turnover. Bruin247 Insider Kris Johnson breaks down how UCLA survived an ugly shooting night to beat Rutgers 72-59, what Tyler Bilodeau's 21 points mean for this team going forward, Eric Freeny's impact off the bench, and what the Bruins need to clean up before Friday.
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Has UCLA Men's Basketball Turned a Corner? | Word Around Westwood Ep. 1
In the inaugural Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 analysts Connor Morrissette and Kris Johnson give their takes on the UCLA men's basketball team as the Bruins head into postseason play. The duo also discusses the UCLA women steamrolling their way through the Big Ten Tournament and men's basketball recruiting. The show wraps up with a mailbag segment with questions from subscribers.
The Word Around Westwood Podcast is a new show from the Bruin247 team that will analyze all aspects of UCLA athletics with a main emphasis on basketball and football.
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Introducing 'Word Around Westwood: A UCLA Bruins Podcast'
Word Around Westwood is a UCLA Bruins podcast focused on news, opinion and analysis of the football and basketball programs, plus recruiting and transfer portal intel. Our team of UCLA insiders will break down everything about your favorite college team in every episode.
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