UCLA Head Coach DeShaun Foster's First Season

Newly appointed UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster embraced a lighthearted approach to his recent media gaffe by wearing a custom 'We're in L.A.' shirt during the team's first preseason practice. Foster, who has a long history with UCLA as a player and coach, faced criticism for his awkward debut at the Big Ten Media Days but has since turned the incident into a humorous rallying point. As he embarks on his first season as head coach, Foster aims to build on the program's recent successes and maintain high standards of discipline and enthusiasm. Expectations for the season vary, with some seeing six or more wins as a significant achievement and others setting lower benchmarks due to the challenging schedule and personnel changes. UCLA's season opener is scheduled against Hawai'i with the Big Ten debut against Indiana on September 14.