Among the more visible UCLA fans on social media was Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, the former No. 1 overall draft pick whose No. 8 jersey was retired by the Bruins.
“I couldn’t be prouder of them,” Aikman said by phone Sunday of the basketball team. “I speak for all UCLA fans in that way.
“I communicated during the tournament with Coach [Mick] Cronin, and I like his whole approach. I just love what he’s done with the program in just his second season. He’s gotten UCLA obviously back to prominence, which is where we rightfully deserve to be.