Ten Former JMU Stars Head West | UCLA Bruins Football News

Ten former James Madison athletes, hailing from towns thousands of miles away, are making a bold cross-country leap to UCLA — following coach Bob Chesney to Westwood. Adjusting to LA’s fast pace after small-town life is no easy feat, but local UCLA stars like Nico Iamaleava and Mikey Matthews are stepping in as guides. The wave keeps rising: Trent Hendrick, Sun Belt defensive player of the year, just committed after resolving a legal hurdle. For these players, it’s about chasing elite competition and trusting Chesney’s vision — a risky but rewarding gamble for the future of the Bruins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6408fdd0e054335e