Under Coach Jim Mora, UCLA is known for its strong finishing kick to the recruiting season. The Bruins could use another Wednesday.
As of Tuesday afternoon, UCLA has 20 verbal commits, which includes three walk-ons and a shaky junior college transfer. Despite two five-star recruits, the group ranks 24th in the country on Rivals.com, the lowest for any recruiting class under Mora. The class leans heavily toward defense, buoying what was one of the few bright spots in UCLA’s dim 4-8 season.
Here’s a look at the impact players, the long-term projects and the Signing Day announcements that might come UCLA’s way:
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