UCLA began the college basketball season at No. 22 in the preseason AP poll, but has been vaulted to the top 10 following a crucial win over Arizona in the season opener in Las Vegas. This puts the Bruins back in the top 10 for the first time since the 2022-23 season.

UCLA now comes in at No. 9 in the latest AP poll released on Monday, a 13-spot jump and the highest movement of anyone in the country.

UCLA’s win over Arizona was not easy by any means. It was a hard-fought victory for a Bruins team that didn’t even shoot the ball particularly well, yet still managed to come out on top, a testament to this team's ability to make big-time plays down the stretch. It was a solid win from the jump, with many Bruins sticking out as important contributors for this team this season.

Nov 6, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Azavier Robinson (23) defends North Florida Ospreys guard Eddie Placer (3) in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial.…