UCLA was able to bring in four new transfers this offseason, but one really sticks out. That player is Sergej Macura, a 6-foot-9 transfer from Mississippi State. Last season, he averaged 5.0 points and 4.8 rebounds while shooting 55.7% from the field. The numbers don’t jump off the page, but his physicality underneath the basket immediately stands out. What Makes Macura Great Feb 21, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Sergej MacUra (11) attempts a three point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images When you actually turn on the film, Macura looks like a completely different player than what the stats suggest. His ability to play through contact and get to the rim at a high level is something UCLA didn’t have last season, and it shows. UCLA desperately needed players who could score in the paint.…