1941–42 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team

The 1941–42 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team represented the University of California, Los Angeles during the 1941–42 NCAA men's basketball season and were members of the Pacific Coast Conference. The Bruins were led by third year head coach Wilbur Johns. They finished the regular season with a record of 5–18 and were fourth in the PCC southern division with a record of 2–10.

Previous season
The Bruins finished the regular season with a record of 6–20 and were fourth in the PCC southern division with a record of 2–10.

Schedule
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