When Mick Cronin arrived at UCLA in 2019, the expectations were sky-high. When he took over the Bruins at age 47, he had more Division I wins than any active coach under 50, and he’d taken Cincinnati to nine straight NCAA Tournaments. He was supposed to be the guy who brought the Bruins back to national prominence. And for a moment, it looked like he was exactly that. Cronin led UCLA on an unforgettable run to the Final Four in year 2, instantly winning over a fanbase hungry for a return to glory. But with each passing year, that excitement seems to fade a little more.

Since that Final Four run, Cronin has led the Bruins to two straight Sweet 16 appearances before completely missing the NCAA Tournament in their final year in the Pac-12. And last season didn’t provide much relief either, a

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