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Cronin Hype Builds UCLA’s 2026-27 Roster | College Basketball News
UCLA’s Mick Cronin is hyping his 2026-27 roster like a championship contender, calling freshman Joe Philon and transfer Azavier Robinson NBA-level talent and comparing the latter to Jaylen Clark. He’s especially bullish on Texas Tech’s Jaylen Petty, who can score 20+ in brutal road games and instantly elevate UCLA’s offense. While perimeter players look locked in, Cronin sees the interior as the biggest question mark — though he’s optimistic about Filip Jović, Sergej Macura, Brandon Williams, and particularly Xavier Booker, who needs to embrace a more confident, vocal game to reach his…
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