Mick Cronin's High-Stakes EXPERIMENT with Xavier Booker | Will It Make or Break UCLA Basketball?

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Mick Cronin's High-Stakes EXPERIMENT with Xavier Booker | Will It Make or Break UCLA Basketball?

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UCLA Bruins basketball faces a pivotal moment as Xavier Booker's transfer shakes up the roster. Can the former Michigan State standout live up to the hype and become a game-changing force for the Bruins?

Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer and Kris Johnson dissect Booker's potential impact, analyzing his strengths and areas for improvement. The conversation shifts to UCLA women's basketball, exploring Coach Cori Close's strategic scheduling decisions and the team's preparation for upcoming challenges. The hosts then tackle UCLA football's recent struggles, examining Coach DeShaun Foster's first-year hurdles and the path forward for the program.

Tune in for expert insights on UCLA's basketball prospects, football's future, and the critical role of quarterback Nico Iamaleava in reshaping Bruins athletics on this episode of Locked On UCLA. This is your daily UCLA Football & Basketball Podcast!

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