As the opponent preview series continues, today offers a look at Tech’s two power-conference opponents in November, both of which reached the NCAA Tournament last season.
Countdown to Tipoff: 22 Days
UCLA
2016-17 Record: 31-5 (15-3 Pac-12), reached Sweet Sixteen in NCAA Tournament
Head Coach: Steve Alford (entering fifth season)
Key Departures: PG Lonzo Ball, PF T.J. Leaf, PF Isaac Hamilton, SG Bryce Alford
Key Returnees: PG Aaron Holiday, C Thomas Welsh
Top Recruits (star ratings from 247Sports): 5* SF Kris Wilkes, 5* PG Jaylen Hands, 4* PF Cody Riley
The LaVar Lonzo Ball experience lasted only one year at UCLA, but it was a fun one.