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UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau Held Out of NCAA Opener vs. UCF With Knee Sprain

The Bruins started Xavier Booker when renewed right-knee soreness followed morning shootaround.

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.