With the offseason slowing considerably, a few players still have their roles not firmly established. The Bruins brought in a lot of talent this offseason. While that is definitely a positive, it could seriously complicate how minutes are distributed throughout UCLA’s rotation. Because of this, we could see some major positional battles not only in the starting lineup but also on the bench. Jovic vs. Philon: Starting Power Forward Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl talks with forward Filip Jovic (38) against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images The first position battle worth mentioning — and one that could define UCLA’s season — is how the power forward position is handled. Right now, UCLA has a lot of players competing for that role, including Brandon Williams, Filip Jovic, Joe Philon , and Sergej Macura.…