UCLA head coach Mick Cronin had a tough night at Michigan State last night.
During the game, an 82-59 loss at the always-difficult Breslin Center, Cronin ejected his own player from the game following a hard foul on a fast break.
Watch as Cronin sends Steven Jamerson II to the locker room after he fouls Michigan State’s Carson Cooper:
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin just EJECTED his own player
Yeah… I’ve officially seen it all pic.twitter.com/hhaEdmlxqp
— The Buckeye Nut (@TheBuckeyeNut) February 18, 2026
After the game, Cronin took his frustration out on a reporter.
“I could give a rat’s ass about the other team’s student section,” Cronin responded when asked about Michigan State fans. “I would like to give you kudos for the worst question I’ve ever been asked. Do you really think I care about the other team?”
When the reporter attempted to clarify, Cronin accused hm of raising his voice at him.
“Are you raising your voice at me? Yeah, you are. Yeah, you are. Everybody’s standing here listening to you,” Cronin said.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin's thoughts on the Michigan State student section. @ThisistheIZZONE pic.twitter.com/7pJJHEs7sQ
— Owen Oszust (@Owen_Oszust) February 18, 2026
