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Ucla Bruins Challenge Preseason Ranking
UCLA basketball team may outperform No. 22 preseason ranking with key returners and elite newcomers.
In brief
UCLA basketball team may outperform No. 22 preseason ranking with key returners and elite newcomers. UCLA Bruins could finish higher than their No. 22 preseason AP ranking due to returning core players and impactful transfers. Originally reported by UCLA Bruins On SI.
Preseason Ranking
Ucla comes in at No. 22 in the country, a little lower than many fans expected.
Surrounding Teams
Usc is ranked one spot higher than ucla at No. 21, likely to upset Bruins fans.
Continuity Plus
Ucla returns key players with existing chemistry for frontcourt and point guard.
Point Guard Chemistry
Trent perry returns with existing chemistry for starting point guard.
Elite Newcomer
Texas tech transfer jaylen petty leads offense as elite three-point shooter.
Filip Jovic
Filip jovic looks ready to jump from auburn to provide depth and versatility.
Nikola Kusturica
International freshman nikola kusturica poses threat on both ends of the court.
Preseason Ranking Challenge
Ucla's preseason ranking of No. 22 could end up far too low for where this team finishes.
The takeaway
UCLA Bruins could finish higher than their No. 22 preseason AP ranking due to returning core players and impactful transfers.
