Indiana Basketball Game Preview: UCLA – key storyline, injury report, how to watch

Indiana basketball continues Big Ten Conference play in its 125th season of competition against RV/RV UCLA at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 14, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers are coming off a stunning win at Michigan State on Tuesday.

The Bruins enter the game with a record of 18-7 (9-5 Big Ten) under sixth-year head coach Mick Cronin. UCLA has 10 players that average at least 10.0 minutes per game and six guys that score 7.5 points per game or more. Junior forward Tyler Bilodeau leads the team at 14.3 points per night to pair with 4.5 rebounds and 32 made 3-pointers.

Tipoff is set for 8:00 ET on FOX.

Below is the full preview.

Key Indiana basketball storyline

One game at a time, take care of home

Indiana basketball got their biggest win of this season last Tuesday when they defeated Michigan State in East Lansing. When all hoped looked lost for the rest of the season, the Hoosiers showed some life.

The crazy part is, Indiana still has a good chance to make the NCAA Tournament after than win. With the bubble being weak this season, nobody has a better chance than what the Hoosiers have coming up.

Indiana has 6 regular season games remaining. 4 of the 6 are at home and the next three are in Bloomington. Tonight, Indiana has another chance to get a Quad 1 win if they can beat UCLA.

Indiana has to take one game at a time. At this point, it does not matter how you win as long as you get the win. Indiana could be on the right side of the bubble if they win these next three.

Indiana basketball injury updates

Gabe Cupps: Indiana basketball sophomore guard Gabe Cupps underwent a successful surgery to treat a preexisting, nagging injury to his lower body. He is out for the season.

Jakai Newton: The sophomore has missed multiple games this season. He is expected to be out.

Quick Hitters

Who?: Indiana (15-10) (6-8) vs UCLA (18-7) (9-5)

When?: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 • 8 p.m. ET

Where?: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222) • Bloomington, Ind.

TV: FOX (Jason Benetti, Robbie Hummel)

Radio: IU Radio Network (Don Fischer, Errek Suhr, John Herrick)

Betting Lines: Indiana basketball is listed as a 1.5-point underdog per DraftKings Sportsbook.

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