"Basketball Star's Explosive Return Suggests UCLA Coach Mick Cronin's Tough Love Pays Off. In a bold statement, UCLA guard Trent Perry made his highly anticipated return to the court, and it's clear that he's ready to make up for lost time. Perry's dramatic tweet 'I'M BACKKKK' sent a message to critics who have long questioned Coach Mick Cronin's demanding coaching style, suggesting that the tough love approach has yielded results. With Perry's return, UCLA's coach has now successfully retained all five of his key players, raising questions about the effectiveness of his coaching methods and the loyalty of his team."
To those who say Mick Cronin is a coach few want to play for, that he’s too demanding and volatile, Trent Perry was just the latest to provide a retort in all capital letters. “I’M BACKKKK,” the UCLA guard tweeted Saturday. Perry’s return means that Cronin went 5 for 5 in his bid to retain...
