Rather than develop young players in his bid for a rapid turnaround, Mick Cronin has rebuilt his UCLA men’s basketball roster with proven talent, one transfer after another arriving as part of what could be dubbed the Quick Fix Six.
The large cast of newcomers appears to address all of the team’s needs and could vault the Bruins from a losing record in their final Pac-12 season to a place among the favorites during their first season in the Big Ten.
William Kyle III brings elite rim protection. Kobe Johnson brings sturdy defense.