UCLA head coach Mick Cronin is known for how hard he can be on his players, but he took a different approach after Tuesday's game against the Gophers. The Bruins blew a 17-point lead and Cronin opted to call out the fans of Pauley Pavilion.

Mick Cronin is one win away from his 500th career victory, and it doesn't sound like he's planning to achieve win No. 600 at Indiana or any other school.

Bruins have home games against Minnesota and Ohio State this week as they look to improve as postseason approaches.

UCLA coach Mick Cronin has an impressive resume and would cultivate toughness within the Indiana basketball program.

Cronin, while still a viable candidate for any high major coaching vacancy, is coming off the least successful season as Bruins head coach. He reached a Final Four in his second season at UCLA, and followed it up with back-to-back Sweet Sixteen appearances.

With some inspired play in the opening minutes, Mick Cronin’s players heeded his warning about Minnesota’s being better than its crummy record. They played suffocating defense, forcing four shot-clock violations before halftime. They shut down the Golden Gophers’ top player, holding Dawson Garcia to five points by the game’s midpoint.