UCLA Bruins have two Top-100 players for upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The UCLA Bruins men's basketball team features two players on Basket Under Review's Top-100 college basketball player list for the upcoming season. Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica is ranked No. 86 and Trent Perry stands at No. 71. Eric Dailey Jr. and Jaylen Petty received honorable mentions, with Dailey showing improvement last season and Petty being a promising newcomer from Texas Tech. The Bruins look to bounce back after recent struggles, particularly in the Big Ten tournament last year. Timely development from their young talent will be crucial for their success this season.
- •Nikola Kusturica ranked No. 86 among college players.
- •Trent Perry is ranked No. 71.
- •Eric Dailey Jr. and Jaylen Petty received honorable mentions.
- •UCLA's recent seasons have been underwhelming.
- •Team's success relies on player development.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — How many Top-100 players do the UCLA Bruins have on roster?
"Both Nikola Kusturica and Trent Perry were named to Basket Under Review's Top-100 college basketball player list.
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