Word Around Westwood: A UCLA Bruins Podcast

Breaking down UCLA football's official visit weekend | Word Around Westwood Ep. 26

In the latest Word Around Westwood Podcast, Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage discuss UCLA football's latest official visit weekend, which featured key targets Brady Edmunds and Blake Wong as well as a number of committed prospects.

UCLA Basketball | The Euro Wing Hunt, State of UCLA MBB & Doug Erickson's Legacy | Word Around Westwood Ep. 25

Mick Cronin struck out in the portal. Now the hunt is on overseas. KJ breaks down the European wing prospects UCLA fans need to know and a few names have his attention. He shares scouting notes from a loaded girls basketball showcase in Southern California and closes with a farewell to Doug Erickson, the man behind the scenes at UCLA basketball for 34 years.

UCLA variety pack: Talking Tounde, football OV weekend, baseball and softball | Word Around Westwood Ep. 24

Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage return to talk about a variety of UCLA topics including the men's basketball team missing on Tounde Yessoufou, the football program's official visit weekend and the UCLA baseball and softball teams continuing postseason play.

UCLA Basketball | Mick's Portal Misses, Dent Retires, Close's Extension & The Backyard | Word Around Westwood Ep. 23

KJ breaks down Donovan Dent's retirement at 22, Cori Close's new contract and the WNBA clause, the fractured Compton Magic pipeline and what it's cost UCLA in recruiting, and a full recap of the portal cycle including the Fab Four additions and the star targets that got away.

The latest on UCLA football recruiting and the Bruins' baseball team | Word Around Westwood Ep. 22

In the latest Word Around Westwood Podcast, Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage discuss UCLA football's first official visit weekend. The duo also hits on Eli Woodard's de-commitment from USC and what that means for UCLA, Dane Weber vs. Brady Edmunds and how to approach recruiting quarterbacks. The show finishes with some thoughts on UCLA's record breaking baseball program.