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UCLA Bruins Men's Basketball History
The UCLA Bruins played their first men’s basketball game in 1919, but the program did not take off until the legendary John Wooden took over as head coach in 1948. Wooden, nicknamed the Wizard of Westwood, remained at the school until 1975 and put together a historic tenure, racking 10 NCAA titles in 12 years, seven of them consecutively.
The UCLA Bruins hold a number of records in men's basketball thanks to Wooden’s dominant years at helm, including 11 NCAA titles, the most of any school. The Bruins have won four conference titles and 38 regular-season conference championships, mostly in the Pac-12, where they've been a member since 1928.
Many UCLA Bruins have gone on to play in the NBA and become basketball legends. These include six-time NBA Champion, six-time MVP, and 19-time NBA All-Star Kareem Abdul-Jabar, who played in three of the Bruins' NCAA Championships. UCLA's other five Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame winners are Don Barksdale, Gail Goodrich, Reggie Miller, Bill Walton and Jamaal Wilkes, and the very long list of other notable NBA players who are UCLA alums includes Baron Davis, Trevor Ariza, Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook, Matt Barnes, Kevon Looney and Lonzo Ball.
UCLA has a long-running crosstown rivalry with fellow Pac-12 member University of Southern California, and its rivalry with close Pac-12 competitor the Arizona Wildcats is one of the most closely watched in men's college basketball. The Bruins' rivalry with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish goes back to the John Wooden days.
UCLA Bruins Team Info
Conference: Pac-12
Team Colors: Blue and gold
Team Rivals: USC, Arizona, Notre Dame
UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion
UCLA plays in Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, Los Angeles, on the UCLA campus. The arena opened in 1965 and was most recently renovated in 2012. Nicknamed "New Pauley" when it reopened, the venue currently seats 13,800 and hosts other UCLA campus events, and it's slated to house wrestling and judo in the 2028 Olympic Games.
The UCLA Bruins’ 2023–24 regular season kicks off in November at home as the Bruins face off against St. Francis. The Bruins play their final game of the regular season at home against Pac-12 competitors Arizona State. Here’s a list of key games to keep an eye on:
Tickets for the UCLA Bruins’ 2023–24 regular season can be purchased on Ticketmaster.
The UCLA Bruins play their basketball games at the Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, Los Angeles. The seating map for the Pauley Pavilion can be viewed here.
Always great to make a visit to Pauley.. Ended a tight game, after the good guys played a terrible 1st half. Finally made it a close game. Disappointed in the meek attendance. But can understand with high tix prices,$12 parking, and expensive food. Everyone working at a Bruin event always nice and welcoming
I had a huge problem with tickets. I forgot to download until 6pm on the day if the event. I never knew that 2 hours before the option is frozen. I had no way to access tickets on mobile device and phones to box office were closed. We were about to forego the drive but fortunately found a nice young lady who answered the phone at Pauley, took my acct and phone #s and walked over to box office arranged for my tickets to be at will call. I wish I knew her name to thank her again for saving the day. Unfortunately we lost by a lot to USC AND our seats were Surrounded by cheering Yrojan fans, making it a tough night.
Great game in a historic setting. Sell out crowd. Great atmosphere
Fun to watch, but not as intense or exciting as some of the previous games I've seen on TV.
Great spirit and great band. Seat visibility was excellent. GO BRUINS
Love taco Tuesday and jack in the box gift when player misses 2 free throws. With the free tickets given as a WAF donor I got paid to attend
Great seats by UCLA bench. Individual padded seats, not bench seats.
If you like both men's and women's basketball the doubleheader was a treat. The seats were terrific. The cost couldn't be beat. Unfortunately the men didn't play to the standard that we have come to expect and they will have a long season if they don't grasp some of the fundamentals that coach teaches
It was first time to watch UCLA Men basketball, really impressed, the fierce game, the passion of UCLA students I really enjoyed it.
Despite the torrential rains falling as we made our way to the Pauley Pavilion, it was still exciting to arrive at our seats, kick off our shoes, and settle into a fun filled, exciting game. UCLA trailed for longer time than we were comfortable with, but they gained their momentum in time town the game. It made for a nail biter. It was probably the first time in a while that everyone stayed until the last second.
Great seats!!! And always have a great time watching my Bruins Win!!!
We had a fantastic time watching the UCLA men's Basketball game agains Oregon. The energy was high and everything was perfect.
The game was exciting, but the best part was that UCLA won. ^There was some energy in the building, but not as much as other games I have attended. Pauley Pavilion is really nice, but these seats were very high up and we couldn't see the electronic scoreboard that showed the point totals.
Nice game and venue. It feels like you are watching an NBA game
Bruins won! * clap baby! Love the Bruins, great crowd, excellent venue!
Terrific time watching the resurgent Bruins pick up an important home win against Oregon. Go Bruins!
The UCLA basketball game cost much more than it was worth. The seat was terrible.
The redone Pauley Pavilion looks great. The new video screens make the games an all around better experience.
had good time. would definitely recommend for ucla fans
The Bruins controlled the game from the start and pulled away in the second half to a double digit victory over Colorado. The new Pauley Paviion is magnificent--clean seating areas and bathrooms, friendly employees, and not a bad seat in the house, as we sat up in the top level. My son now wants me to buy season basketball seats!
