UCLA Secures Commitments from Transfers Kneepkens, Bennett

UCLA women's basketball has secured a major addition with the commitment of Utah transfer guard Gianna Kneepkens, a three-time first-team all-conference selection who averaged 19.3 points per game last season and brings strong shooting and rebounding skills. Kneepkens, who missed most of last season due to injury but previously excelled in one of the nation's top offenses, is expected to bolster a Bruins roster that lost several players but retains key talents like Kiki Rice and Lauren Betts. On the football side, UCLA has addressed a roster need by adding Michigan edge rusher Kechaun Bennett via the transfer portal. Bennett, who played 28 games for the Wolverines but saw limited defensive action, is seen as a potential contributor to UCLA's pass rush as they seek to replace recent departures and strengthen their defensive line for the 2025 season.