Overview
- A team spokesperson said Bilodeau did not play after experiencing soreness following pregame work.
- UCLA had earlier indicated he was expected to play despite his questionable designation.
- He injured the knee against Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament, and an MRI showed a mild sprain that also kept him out versus Purdue.
- Xavier Booker entered the starting lineup in Bilodeau’s place for the first-round matchup in Philadelphia.
- Bilodeau is UCLA’s leading scorer at 17.6 points per game and an All–Big Ten third-team selection who shoots 46.4% from three.