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Published May 7, 2025

WATCH: 2027 La Verne-Damien LB Iona Uiagalelei has UCLA in top three

Tracy McDannald • BruinBlitz

Staff Writer

@Tracy_McDannald

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — La Verne (Calif.) Damien linebacker Iona Uiagalelei was among the 2027 recruits who took part in the Under Armour NEXT camp over the weekend at Mission Viejo High School.

Afterward, Uiagalelei reflected on his relationship with UCLA and his recent visits, including his thoughts on defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe and inside linebackers coach Scott White.

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