\u201cIt will be addressed with one lineup change, maybe more,\u201d Cronin said after UCLA\u2019s 86-56 loss to No. 2 Michigan at the Crisler Center.<\/p>\n
Could it involve a three-guard lineup now that Skyy Clark is back?<\/a> Less playing time for forward Eric Dailey Jr. after his latest disappearing act?<\/p>\n Stay tuned.<\/p>\n Something needs to be done after the Bruins tallied just one assist in the second half, a big reason they made 7 of 27 shots (25.9%). They were even worse from long range, making only 1 of 10 3s.<\/p>\n Adding to the frustration, Cronin said eight of the 3s were unguarded.<\/p>\n \u201cMissing wide-open shots and then a refusal to pass or screen or execute anything,\u201d Cronin said of the way his team played. \u201cI\u2019m really frustrated with some of the guys on our team.\u201d<\/p>\n Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/p>\n California Post News: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> While Cronin did not mention anyone by name, Dailey appears to be a candidate for a reduced role. He\u2019s logged just one assist over his last three games combined and continues to be maddeningly inconsistent. On Saturday, he picked up two early fouls and finished with three points, two rebounds and zero assists in 14 minutes while also offering little resistance on defense.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m searching for guys that will play for the team and not for stats,\u201d Cronin said. \u201cI thought we took some horrendous, horrendous shots today, and the whole game plan was do not take a bad shot or do not turn the ball over. There was a stretch (where) we did not do that and we looked like a really good team and then we started taking the bad shots.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe California Post is here. Sign up for Morning Report.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet the perfect blend of news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Clark\u2019s return from a monthlong absence forced by a hamstring injury gives Cronin additional lineup options. One idea would be to pair Clark alongside guards Donovan Dent and Trent Perry, allowing the Bruins to push the pace.<\/p>\n \u201cI definitely like that idea,\u201d Clark told The California Post after scoring eight points in his first game back. \u201cI think we could all three play off each other, and I think it would be a tough matchup for other teams for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n Guard Jamar Brown and center Steven Jamerson II also could be in line for additional minutes after continuing to make the hustle plays their teammates often won\u2019t.<\/p>\n One player the Bruins won\u2019t want to take off the court is Perry, especially since Cronin has already begun lobbying to keep the emerging star next season. Clark will require some ramping up of his minutes, suggesting he might be able to handle his normal workload within a few games.<\/p>\n \u201cI just want to do whatever it takes to win,\u201d Perry said after scoring a team-high 14 points against the Wolverines. \u201cLike, I can\u2019t have a team 30-piecing us in an away game, you know?\u201d<\/p>\n Whatever Cronin decides, expect to see some changes when the Bruins face No. 10 Michigan State on Tuesday at the Breslin Center. The hope is that they lead to less selfishness \u2013 and frustration.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m upset with some guys that I thought are conscientiously objecting to playing team basketball,\u201d Cronin said, \u201cso I\u2019m very frustrated with a few guys. But that\u2019s my job to address it, and I\u2019ll address it. Welcome to coaching.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t![\"UCLA](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260214_szo_aa1_0020.jpg\")
UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin talks to guard Trent Perry (0) in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
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UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin reacts in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n