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By the People, for the People
UCLA Star Trent Perry Commits to Return for 2026-27 Season
Bruins' point guard signs deal to stay in Westwood, boosting Final Four hopes.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:22pm
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UCLA basketball star Trent Perry has decided to return to the Bruins for the 2026-27 season, signing a deal with his agency Momentous Sports Partners. Perry, a former McDonald's All-American and Top 30 recruit, averaged 12.6 points per game last season and will be UCLA's primary point guard next year as the team looks to end its recent NCAA Tournament struggles.
Why it matters
Perry's decision to stay at UCLA is a major boost for the Bruins, who are aiming to make a deep NCAA Tournament run after falling in the first weekend this past season. As one of the top returning players in the country, Perry's leadership and production will be crucial as UCLA navigates a tough Big Ten schedule and tries to secure a high seed in the Big Dance.
The details
After UCLA's season ended with a loss to UConn in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, head coach Mick Cronin publicly pleaded for more NIL funding to help keep his top players. It appears those efforts paid off, as the Bruins were able to retain Perry on a new deal. The point guard will be expected to anchor UCLA's offense and help the team improve on its 24-12 overall record from last season, which included some costly losses to non-tournament teams.
- On April 4, 2026, ESPN college basketball insider Pete Thamel reported that Trent Perry signed a deal to return to UCLA for the 2026-27 season.
The players
Trent Perry
A former McDonald's All-American and Top 30 recruit, Perry is UCLA's starting point guard who averaged 12.6 points per game last season.
Mick Cronin
The head coach of the UCLA Bruins, who has led the team to the NCAA Tournament but is still seeking his first Final Four appearance.
What they’re saying
“He projects as UCLA's primary point guard next year, after averaging 12.6 points per game this year. He's a former McDonald's All-American and former Top 30 recruit.”
— Pete Thamel, ESPN college basketball insider
“I'd like about 5 more million (dollars).”
— Mick Cronin, UCLA head coach
What’s next
With Trent Perry returning, UCLA will now turn its attention to the rest of its roster and recruiting for the 2026-27 season as the Bruins aim to make a deep NCAA Tournament run.
The takeaway
Trent Perry's decision to stay at UCLA is a major win for the Bruins, who now have one of the top returning players in the country to build around as they seek to end their recent NCAA Tournament struggles and make a push for the program's first Final Four appearance under Mick Cronin.
