TCU coach Jamie Dixon and Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin are the "leading candidates" for UCLA's head coaching vacancy, according to the Los Angeles Times' Ben Bolch.
The Bruins hope to "have a coach in place within the next week", per Bolch. They are also reportedly considering St. Mary's coach Randy Bennett and Texas' Shaka Smart.
UCLA parted ways with Steve Alford on Dec. 31 after six seasons with the program. The Bruins reached the NCAA tournament four times with Alford, losing in the Sweet 16 three times. They went 17–16 in 2018-19, going 10–10 with interim coach Murry Bartow.