Overview
- Bilodeau missed a second straight NCAA Tournament game after UCLA opted to sit him for the Round of 32 in Philadelphia.
- The forward injured his right knee against Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament, with tests showing no structural damage despite ongoing soreness.
- Bilodeau returned to practice last week but lacked the movement and confidence coach Mick Cronin said were required to play.
- He averages 17.6 points and 5.6 rebounds on a team-best 46.4% from three, a profile that shapes UCLA’s spacing and scoring options.
- In his absence, UCLA beat UCF with Xavier Booker starting and posting 15 points, eight rebounds and four blocks, while UConn entered with Silas Demary Jr. and Jaylin Stewart listed as game-time decisions.