Cronin says nothing can be done about UCLA's defense: 'I can't trade guys'

January 18, 2026

By Sam Lance, Field of 68: UCLA head coach Mick Cronin kept it real about the state of his team following an 86-74 loss to Ohio State on Saturday.

The Bruins can’t guard right now, and that’s not going to win games in the Big Ten.

“Highly disappointed in getting our asses kicked physically and our inability to play defense,” Cronin said postgame. “I offer no excuses. Blame me. Blame me I recruited them. I signed them as free agents. We’re not going to win meaningful games if we can’t stop the other team.”

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Mick Cronin on what can be done about UCLA's defense: 'Nothing. I can't trade guys'

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin kept it real about the state of his team following an 86-74 loss to Ohio State on Saturday. The Bruins can’t guard right now, and that’s not going to win games in the Big Ten. “Highly disappointed in getting our asses kicked physically and our inability to play defense,” Cronin […]

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