Five things about Kentucky’s opponent in the CBS Sports Classic, the UCLA Bruins:
1. The Balls have rolled out of Westwood
Lonzo Ball was supposed to be the first of a long line of Balls to grace the UCLA campus and lead the Bruins to glory. His one year in Westood, Lonzo led the Bruins to a 31-5 record and a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft, Lonzo moved cross-town to the Lakers while the middle son, LiAngelo, joined Steve Alford’s roster as a freshman.
A trip to China for the season opener against Georgia Tech threw everything off the rails.