Three Keys & a Pick: No. 10 Illinois at UCLA
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Key Points:
- Illinois, ranked No. 10, is coming off dominant wins against USC and Indiana, boasting the highest adjusted offensive efficiency rating in KenPom history and a strong 22-5 overall record.
- The Illini hold a 13-3 Big Ten record, second place behind Michigan, and have a 7-1 true road game record this season, aiming to match the school record of eight conference road wins.
- UCLA, coached by Mick Cronin, is 17-9 overall and tied for seventh in the Big Ten with a 9-6 conference record, currently on the NCAA Tournament bubble with a strong home record but struggles in Quad 1 games.
- Illinois leads the all-time series against UCLA 5
