UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin joined us back in August on the Marching to Madness podcast to discuss expectations for his first season with the Bruins.

Some of the topics Cronin discussed included:

  • What Cronin and his staff are focusing on during their first offseason in Los Angeles
  • Building a defensive mindset into the program after having so much success at Cincinnati
  • What stands out about the Bruins' returning roster
  • The importance of connecting with former UCLA players like Russell Westbrook
  • Bill Walton's greatness

UCLA will tip off the season on Nov. 6 against Long Beach State.

Blake Lovell is a national college basketball writer for ClutchPoints. He's also a contributor for the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook and Athlon Sports College Basketball Preview magazine. He hosts two podcasts: Marching to Madness (CBB) and Establish the Pass (NFL). 

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