# UCLA men's basketball preseason exhibition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ucla-mens-basketball-preseason-exhibition
> Updated: 2026-10-22T06:00:52.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The UCLA men’s basketball team began its preseason schedule with an exhibition game against California Baptist at Pauley Pavilion. The matchup provided an early look at a roster composed of six returning players and four incoming transfers.

UCLA won the contest with a score of 100-53. Serbian freshman Nikola Kusturica made his debut, recording 10 points, eight rebounds, six assists, five steals, and two blocks in nearly 24 minutes. Eric Dailey Jr. led the team in scoring with 25 points. Several other players, including Joe Philon III, Jaylen Petty, Filip Jović, and Azavier Robinson, scored in double figures.

## Claims

- UCLA defeated California Baptist 100-53 in an exhibition game. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Nikola Kusturica recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, six assists, five steals, and two blocks. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Kusturica is a 17-year-old player from Serbia. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Filip Jović scored 10 points and had eight rebounds. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Eric Dailey Jr. scored 25 points for UCLA. (single source)
- Kusturica shot 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Nikola Kusturica debuts for UCLA in exhibition victory

Serbian basketball player Nikola Kusturica recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in his UCLA debut during a 100-53 exhibition win over California Baptist.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikola-kusturica-debuts-for-ucla-in-exhibition-victory

### 2026-10-21: UCLA Men's Basketball to host California Baptist in preseason exhibition

UCLA men's basketball hosts California Baptist in a preseason exhibition game on Oct. 21, featuring new transfers like Filip Jovic and Nikola Kusturica.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ucla-mens-basketball-to-host-california-baptist-in-preseason-exhibition

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