Mick Cronin Poised to Secure 500th Career Win as UCLA Hosts Minnesota

The UCLA coach, who has led the Bruins to NCAA Tournament success, reflects on his career and the milestone within reach.

Mick Cronin, 53, will become the youngest active Division I coach to reach 500 career wins if UCLA defeats Minnesota on Tuesday night.
Cronin's career spans 22 seasons, including successful stints at Murray State, Cincinnati, and six seasons at UCLA, where he has led the team to a Final Four and multiple Sweet 16 appearances.
UCLA, currently 19-7 overall and 10-5 in Big Ten play, has won eight of its last nine games and is positioning itself for the NCAA Tournament with a strong resume of Quad 1 victories.
Cronin attributes his success to a focus on continuous improvement and learning from every game, a philosophy he emphasizes to his players as they prepare for postseason play.
Freshman Trent Perry is emerging as a key contributor for UCLA, with his defensive skills and basketball intelligence earning him a larger role as the team eyes March success.