UCLA has added four new players via the transfer portal, but the Bruins still haven't generated much hype heading into next season. Because of this, UCLA has been left out of many top-25 projections. While there may be some truth to those rankings, when you really take a step back, the Bruins did not have a bad offseason at all. Issues UCLA Addressed Mar 11, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Keyshawn Hall (7) strips the ball from Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Sergej Macura (11) during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images In 2025-26, UCLA recorded one of its worst defensive seasons since Mick Cronin took over as head coach. That was clearly a hole that needed to be addressed, and Cronin was not going to let it slide into next season. UCLA did a solid job fixing that issue.…