The UCLA Bruins basketball team had one of its most disappointing seasons in recent memory in 2023-24. The Bruins missed the NCAA tournament after a very inconsistent year, filled with youth on the basketball team.
Heading into the summer, head coach Mick Cronin said he would look to make roster changes and he has already delivered on that promise. Now the Bruins have secured the commitment of a very talented player who could potentially replace star Adem Bona.
UCLA has landed South Dakota State’s William Kyle III in the transfer portal. Kyle III is a monster on the defensive side of the ball, giving the Bruins a much-needed presence down low.
Last season, Kyle III averaged 13.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game for South Dakota State. He averaged 1.6 blocks per game and shot 62.3% from the field.
This is a great thing for the Bruins and helps them solve some of their major problems. Cronin loves using versatile bigs like Kyle III in his systems, making this an important move for the program. After what happened last season, the Bruins want to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
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