Bleav in UCLA
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsListen as former Bruin hooper Travis Reed and writer Sam Connon talk all things UCLA hoops!
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Bruins Lose to Oregon, Men's Basketball Makes AP Top 10
October 24, 2022 14:13 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed shared their thoughts on UCLA football’s 45-30 loss to Oregon on Saturday, as well as what the defeat could mean moving forward. UCLA men’s basketball, on the other hand, opened at No. 8 in the preseason AP Poll and reportedly beat San Diego State in its secret scrimmage Sunday.
Bruins Trounce Washington, Set Up Massive Utah Game
October 03, 2022 15:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed break down UCLA football's Friday night victory over Washington at the Rose Bowl, sharing their thoughts on the fan turnout, Dorian Thompson-Robinson's emotional performance and what it means for the Bruins' season moving forward. After sifting through takes on the offense's success and the chip on the team's shoulder, Sam and Travis made some early predictions for how Saturday's game against No. 11 Utah is going to pan out
Recapping the Bruins' Win Over South Alabama, Previewing Pac-12 Play
September 19, 2022 15:43 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed sort through UCLA football's last-second victory over South Alabama on Saturday, sharing their thoughts on the ups and downs Bruins' shaky performance and the not-so-fond memories it managed to drum up. Sam and Travis went on to talk about where this leaves Chip Kelly four-plus years into his tenure in Westwood, and how the Bruins can be expected to perform against a Pac-12 slate that appears tougher than originally anticipated.
Hines Runs, UCLA Men's Basketball Schedule, Football Recruiting Woes
August 16, 2022 07:44 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed shared stories about the Hines Runs on campus at UCLA, with Travis breaking down how certain UCLA men's basketball players looked going up against NBA competition in Westwood. The Bruins' schedule is almost complete, too, giving Sam and Travis a chance to give some early thoughts on UCLA's competition this season. UCLA football continued to churn its way through fall camp, with a few position groups looking thin and recruiting standing out as a cause for concern mo...
Abramo Canka Joins UCLA, Previewing Football Season
August 08, 2022 22:05 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed break down how the addition of Italian wing Abramo Canka will impact UCLA men's basketball's rotation and title hopes this season, as well as how it seems like the perfect solution to one of the team's biggest concerns. Fall camp also opened for UCLA football on Friday, giving a fresh look at the Bruins with their pivotal 2022 campaign only a few weeks away from kicking off.
Extra Thoughts on UCLA's Move to Big Ten, Future of Pac-12
July 11, 2022 15:32 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed continued to break down UCLA's impending move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten, discussing where the Bruins fit on the gridiron and hardwood in their new league, as well as where their old one goes from here. The topic of Chip Kelly's future also took center stage, as his presence and team-building strategies may need to change with the college football landscape shifting.
Emergency Reactions to UCLA, USC Leaving Pac-12 For Big Ten
June 30, 2022 20:54 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this special crossover episode between "Bleav in UCLA" and "Bleav in UCLA Football," hosts Sam Connon and James H. Williams share their thoughts on the monumental breaking news of UCLA and USC leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. From financial implications to how the move could impact scheduling, rivalries and recruiting, there were seemingly countless dominoes knocked over Thursday. Bleav in UCLA on Spotify Bleav in UCLA Football on Spotify Follow Connon on Twitter Follow Williams on...
NBA Draft Takeaways, UCLA Men's Basketball June Recruiting Developments
June 28, 2022 14:08 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed break down UCLA men's basketball's showing at the NBA Draft, sorting through how each prospect performed relative to expectations and how they fit with their new teams. The Bruins also brought in Ivo Simovic as a new assistant coach, giving them an immediate boost in international recruiting, while the rest of the staff sent out a handful of offers following the Pangos All-American Camp and Section 7 Tournament.
Jules Bernard Leaving UCLA Basketball, Quick Baseball and Softball Check-Ins
June 05, 2022 23:29 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed went in-depth on Jules Bernard deciding to stay in the NBA Draft, sharing their thoughts on his pro prospects as well as where this leaves UCLA men's basketball moving forward. UCLA baseball and softball were also playing NCAA tournament games while Sam and Travis were recording, leading to a few thoughts about the cross-sport support in Westwood.
Picking College Football Over/Unders, Kevon Looney and the UCLA Brotherhood
May 26, 2022 07:01 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed start off the episode looking at BetOnline's latest over/under win totals for the 2022 college football season, making their picks on where UCLA and USC will finish. Kevon Looney also warranted a segment, standing out for the Golden State Warriors and putting his team on the verge of making it back to the NBA Finals for the fourth time since he left Westwood.
Way-Too-Early Men's Basketball Rankings, Bruins Host Top Recruits
May 16, 2022 07:01 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed break down ESPN's latest way-too-early top 25 and where UCLA deserves to be, as well as the coaching staff getting top recruits Ron Holland and Isaiah Collier in for official visits. Travis shared his first-hand experience of how the Bruins approach recruiting and talked about what the program has to offer and what Mick Cronin should be looking for in the class of 2023.
UCLA's Showing at NFL Draft, More Men's Basketball Clarity
May 02, 2022 07:01 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed talked about the six UCLA football alumni who were selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, breaking down each players' fit on their new team. There were also some more decisions made by a few of UCLA men's basketball's key veterans, as well as some major recruiting targets who committed elsewhere over the weekend.
UCLA's Spring Showcase, NBA Draft Decisions and NFL Draft Storylines
April 24, 2022 22:55 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed sort through their takeaways from UCLA football's spring showcase Saturday morning and discuss where the team stands heading into 2022, especially in comparison to crosstown rival USC. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Johnny Juzang and Tyger Campbell also made their NBA Draft decisions, and a dozen Bruins are hoping to hear their names called at the NFL Draft in Las Vegas this week.
UCLA Football Spring Practice Thoughts, Basketball Decisions Loom
April 12, 2022 01:59 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBSam Connon sorts through his biggest takeaways from the first half of UCLA football's spring practice schedule, highlighting the lack of depth at offensive tackle, cornerback and linebacker while detailing the potential game-breaking connection between Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Kazmeir Allen. Sam also shares some updates on UCLA men's basketball's roster outlook with Jake Kyman transferring to Wyoming and others considering a shot at the NBA Draft, and he wraps it all up by hitting on UCL...
Looking Back at the Bruins' Season, Coach K vs. John Wooden Debate
April 04, 2022 07:01 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed take a quick look back on UCLA men's basketball's season and run to the Sweet 16, determining whether or not the Bruins met expectations. There were also a handful of other headlines to break down from the first week of the offseason, including Jake Kyman entering the transfer portal, four future Bruins showing out at the McDonald's All-American Game and the great debate on who the greatest college coach of all time is – John Wooden or Mike Krzyzewski.
UCLA Pummels St. Mary's, Will Face UNC in Sweet 16
March 21, 2022 03:58 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed recap UCLA men's basketball's victory over St. Mary's in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday night, breaking down how the Bruins were able to take their defense to a new level and surge ahead when Jaime Jaquez Jr. went down. Sam and Travis also shared their initial thoughts on the upcoming Sweet 16 matchup with North Carolina, who beat Baylor on Saturday.
UCLA Sneaks By Akron, Set to Face Scrappy St. Mary's
March 19, 2022 03:18 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed break down UCLA men's basketball's win over Akron in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday night, from why it got so close to what the Bruins can learn from their mistakes moving forward. Sam and Travis also took a look ahead to the matchup with Akron set for Saturday night and talked about what it would take for the Bruins to advance to their fifth Sweet 16 in nine years.
Bleav Blue Blood Roundtable
March 14, 2022 11:25 - 44 minutes - 36.2 MBThe Bleav Podcast Network hosts a roundtable with Duke Legend Shelden Williams (of the Bleav in Duke Podcast), Vinny Hardy (of Bleav in Kentucky), former UCLA hooper Travis Reed (of Bleav in UCLA), and Jack Ferris repping Gonzaga (of Sac and Jack Podcast) to talk all things March Madness. Who do they have in the final four? What do they think of their teams? We talk all this, and more on an awesome show.
Instant Reactions to Selection Sunday, Bruins' Loss to Arizona
March 14, 2022 07:01 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed react to UCLA men's basketball earning an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament on Sunday, with the Bruins picking up a No. 4 seed and getting set up with a first round matchup against No. 13 seed Akron. UCLA may have been in a position to earn a No. 3 seed, but they might have had one locked up if they had closed things out against Arizona in the Pac-12 Championship Game on Saturday.
UCLA Finally Beats USC, NFL Combine Updates
March 07, 2022 08:01 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed share their thoughts on UCLA men's basketball beating crosstown rival USC for the first time in three years Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion, in addition to previewing what lies ahead at the Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas. The NFL Combine also came to a close, with several Bruins taking part over the course of the week and impacting their draft stock as a result.
Bruins Earn Split With Oregons, Chip Kelly Extension Details
February 28, 2022 08:03 - 42 minutes - 39 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed break down the tough loss and massive victory UCLA men's basketball picked up against Oregon and Oregon State, respectively. The guys also shared their thoughts on Chip Kelly's contract extension terms with UCLA football and previewed the basketball game against USC on Saturday.
Bruins Score Big Wins Over Washingtons, Defensive Coordinator Thoughts
February 21, 2022 08:01 - 50 minutes - 46 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed sort through UCLA men's basketball's home wins versus Washington State and Washington from over the weekend, then give some brief thoughts on UCLA football hiring Bill McGovern as defensive coordinator before taking a look at the upcoming Arizona State rematch and the Bruins' path to a high seed in March Madness.
Bruins Lose Crosstown Rivalry Matchup to USC, Ceiling in Question
February 14, 2022 13:02 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed break down what went wrong in UCLA men's basketball's loss to USC on Saturday, losing on the road and to their crosstown rival for the fifth time in a row in the always-close showdown.
UCLA Men's Basketball Crumbles Against Arizona, Arizona State
February 07, 2022 08:01 - 49 minutes - 45 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed discuss what went wrong on UCLA men's basketball's most recent road trip, losing the rematch to Arizona before getting upset by Arizona State in three overtimes. From the stagnant offense to the Mac Etienne arrest and the questionable coaching decisions, there was definitely a lot to break down.
Bruins Beat Down Cal and Stanford, Silly Mick Cronin-Louisville Rumors
January 31, 2022 08:05 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed sort through UCLA men's basketball's dominant wins over Cal and Stanford, leaning heavily on their much-improved defense, while also breaking down the fallacies behind the Mick Cronin to Louisville rumors and Bruce Pearl's lifetime extension at Auburn. The football team also continues to make moves in the transfer portal, but is in no position to make noise on National Signing Day.
Emergency Reactions to UCLA Men's Basketball's Win Over Arizona
January 26, 2022 16:19 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed give their instant reactions to UCLA men's basketball taking down Arizona at Pauley Pavilion on Tuesday night in an emergency midweek episode.
Bruins Clinch Road Sweep Ahead of Arizona Game, Assorted Football Headlines
January 24, 2022 08:05 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed break down UCLA men's basketball's tight road wins over Utah and Colorado, setting the Bruins up for a top-10 matchup versus Arizona at Pauley Pavilion on Tuesday. There were also a few transfer portal and recruiting notes to touch on, with UCLA football's secondary getting flipped on its head and a few big quarterbacks securing scholarship offers.
Chip Kelly, DTR Return to UCLA, Men's Basketball Splits Oregon Games
January 17, 2022 05:06 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed break down Chip Kelly, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Zach Charbonnet all coming back for 2022, defensive coordinator Jerry Azzinaro's departure and how UCLA men's basketball looked in their upset loss to Oregon and recovery win over Oregon State.
UCLA Men's Basketball Returns From COVID, Football Facing Pivotal Week
January 10, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed break down UCLA men's basketball's performances against Long Beach State and Cal after a four-week hiatus, then take a look at what's at stake for UCLA football, Chip Kelly and Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the coming days.
UCLA's Holiday Bowl COVID-19 Fiasco, Basketball Finally Returns From Break
January 03, 2022 07:15 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed sort through UCLA football's COVID breakdown at the Holiday Bowl and how the game against NC State ultimately got called off, as well as the ramifications and fallout from the wild week. UCLA men's basketball, on the other hand, is getting back on the court this week, and NFL Draft decisions also loom large.
UCLA Basketball's COVID Cancelations, Football's Early Signing Period
December 20, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBSam Connon and Travis Reed take a look back at UCLA men's basketball's win over Marquette with no other basketball being played this week thanks to COVID-19. UCLA football also had an eventful early signing period, flipping a top safety from Stanford and hauling in a few key transfers.
UCLA Football Going Bowling in San Diego, COVID Gives Men's Basketball Hiatus
December 06, 2021 01:07 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBCo-hosts Sam Connon and Travis Reed break down the news that UCLA football is heading down to San Diego to play NC State in the Holiday Bowl, while also going over UCLA men's basketball's win against Colorado, their win by forfeit versus Washington, the Chip Kelly to Oregon rumors, the transfer portal, Spencer Rattler and UCLA women's basketball's dominant victory.
UCLA Football Beats Cal, Men's Basketball Falls in Vegas
November 29, 2021 13:46 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBCo-hosts Travis Reed and Sam Connon talk about UCLA football defeating Cal at the Rose Bowl on Saturday to finish the regular season 8-4, UCLA men's basketball faltering against Gonzaga before recovering against UNLV and the breaking news that dropped about Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley joining USC.
UCLA Football Throttles USC, Men's Basketball Rematching Gonzaga
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBCo-hosts Travis Reed and Sam Connon talk about UCLA football's emphatic win over crosstown rival USC on Saturday before moving onto UCLA men's basketball, previewing the Bruins' upcoming matchup with No. 1 Gonzaga in a rematch of last year's Final Four. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
UCLA Bests Villanova, Football Secures Bowl Bid
November 15, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBTravis Reed and Sam Connon relive UCLA men's basketball's victory over No. 4 Villanova at Pauley Pavilion, followed by a conversation about UCLA football's win against Colorado, their long-awaited bowl eligibility and what to expect out of the USC game on Saturday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Recapping UCLA Men's Basketball Exhibition, Do-Or-Die Stretch for UCLA Football
November 08, 2021 18:46 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBTravis Reed and Sam Connon break down their takeaways from UCLA men's basketball's preseason exhibition win over Chico State on Thursday and how they're going to look to start the regular season Tuesday. UCLA football is coming off a bye, and the guys preview the upcoming matchup with Colorado and the implications that come along with it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
UCLA Football Stomped By Utah, Men's Basketball About To Tip Off
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBHosts Travis Reed and Sam Connon talk about their takeaways from UCLA football's 44-24 loss to Utah late Saturday night and what the future could look like regarding coach Chip Kelly's job status. UCLA men's basketball is also a few days away from its season-opening exhibition, so Travis and Sam went a little deeper into their expectations and what lineups they're looking to see from the Bruins come Thursday night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...
UCLA Men's Basketball 2021-2022 Season Preview
October 27, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBHosts Travis Reed and Sam Connon introduce the new era of the Bleav in UCLA podcast and go on to break down the entire upcoming UCLA men's basketball season, from expectations to key players and marquee matchups in nonconference play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep.18 UCLA Men's Basketball
July 07, 2020 22:46 - 20 minutes - 20 MBUnder Armour pulling out of their historic deal with UCLA leaves the athletic program in quite a predicament moving forward. Despite facing some difficult circumstances there are still positive opportunities ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep.18 UCLA Men's Basketball
July 07, 2020 22:46 - 20 minutes - 19 MBUnder Armour pulling out of their historic deal with UCLA leaves the athletic program in quite a predicament moving forward. Despite facing some difficult circumstances there are still positive opportunities ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 17. UCLA Mens Basketball
May 28, 2020 00:48 - 17 minutes - 17.1 MBWe're back to discuss the latest in UCLA Basketball news. Big news includes a tough loss of Deshaun Nix to the G league but a pleasant surprise in Kentucky transfer, Johnny Juzang joining the UCLA Bruins. Both player's decisions come after major changes in the basketball landscape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 16. UCLA Men's Basketball
March 10, 2020 20:10 - 14 minutes - 14.8 MBThe Bruins suffer a difficult loss to USC on Saturday finishing 2nd in the PAC 12 and missing out on a piece of the PAC 12 regular season championship. Nonetheless, congratulations are in order for Coach Cronin, Chris Smith, Jamie Jaquez, and Jalen Hill all receiving PAC 12 individual honors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 16. UCLA Men's Basketball
March 10, 2020 20:10 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThe Bruins suffer a difficult loss to USC on Saturday finishing 2nd in the PAC 12 and missing out on a piece of the PAC 12 regular season championship. Nonetheless, congratulations are in order for Coach Cronin, Chris Smith, Jamie Jaquez, and Jalen Hill all receiving PAC 12 individual honors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 15. UCLA Men's Basketball
March 05, 2020 20:49 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWe discuss the huge week that the Bruins put together with wins over Arizona St. and Arizona, continuing our streak now up to 7 wins in a row. Bruins are no doubt playing their best basketball of the year as we head into the biggest game yet against cross town rival, USC, with an outright PAC 12 title at our fingertips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 15. UCLA Men's Basketball
March 05, 2020 20:49 - 15 minutes - 15.6 MBWe discuss the huge week that the Bruins put together with wins over Arizona St. and Arizona, continuing our streak now up to 7 wins in a row. Bruins are no doubt playing their best basketball of the year as we head into the biggest game yet against cross town rival, USC, with an outright PAC 12 title at our fingertips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 14. UCLA Mens Basketball
February 25, 2020 21:36 - 18 minutes - 18 MBOn this episode we take a look at what has led to the Bruins success over their last 11 games, going 9-2. We're going to need some more of that for the remainder of the season with only 3 games left and a PAC 12 conference title at stake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 14. UCLA Mens Basketball
February 25, 2020 21:36 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOn this episode we take a look at what has led to the Bruins success over their last 11 games, going 9-2. We're going to need some more of that for the remainder of the season with only 3 games left and a PAC 12 conference title at stake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 13. UCLA Men's Basketball
January 31, 2020 23:53 - 21 minutes - 20.9 MBOn episode 13 we look at a big time Bruins victory over a veteran Colorado Buffalos team. Chris Smith led the way with a new career high, 30 points. The Bruins next opponent will be the Utah Utes on Sunday February 2nd at 12 pm in Pauley Pavilion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 12. UCLA Men's Basketball
January 23, 2020 01:04 - 28 minutes - 27.5 MBOn this episode we take a look back at the Bruins last 3 games. Unfortunately, the Bruins went 1-2 with losses to our cross town rival, USC, and Stanford. We were able to pick up a much needed win against Cal bringing us to 2-3 in PAC 12. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 12. UCLA Men's Basketball
January 23, 2020 01:04 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBOn this episode we take a look back at the Bruins last 3 games. Unfortunately, the Bruins went 1-2 with losses to our cross town rival, USC, and Stanford. We were able to pick up a much needed win against Cal bringing us to 2-3 in PAC 12. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.