Though much of the critique has come from his departure from Tennessee after a NIL dispute, Iamaleava assures that his family was the main motivator in getting back to Southern California.

UCLA coach DeShaun Foster says he likes what he has seen so far from quarterback Nico Iamaleava, including his determination to succeed.

Having lost Kaedin Robinson after a judge denied him an extra year of eligibility, QB Nico Iamaleava was without Kwazi Gilmer and Mikey Matthews on Wednesday.

UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster is still learning more about star quarterback Nico Iamaleava through three weeks of training camp. One thing that's stood out thus far? His leadership, and it reminds Foster of an NFL legend and former Carolina Panthers teammate.