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Iamaleava Emphasizes Family Motive as Foster Outlines Championship Vision at Big Ten Media Days

They refuted $4 million NIL speculation by highlighting his family-driven move with an eye toward integrating his playoff pedigree into UCLA’s revamped playbook.

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UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster speaks to the media during Big Ten media days at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas.
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Overview

  • Iamaleava said at Big Ten media days in Las Vegas that returning home to family, rather than financial gain, prompted his transfer from Tennessee to UCLA.
  • He dismissed reports that he sought a $4 million NIL increase and described the spring practice absence that led to his departure from Tennessee.
  • Foster called Iamaleava an elite, playoff-proven quarterback whose presence he expects to transform UCLA’s 5-7 program into a championship contender.
  • The April transfer officially triggered a quarterback swap that saw Joey Aguilar leave Westwood for Tennessee’s roster.
  • Both player and coach set a high bar for converting Iamaleava’s playoff experience into a championship-driven offense when fall training camp begins.