UCLA's Basketball Big Ten Schedule Breakdown

The 2024-25 season will be historic for UCLA basketball, as they embark on their first year in the Big Ten Conference. This marks a significant shift for the Bruins, who were one of the founding members of the Pac-12 conference.

Here's a brief breakdown of the transition from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten.

New Conference Schedule: UCLA will play a 20-game conference schedule, facing 14 opponents once and playing three teams twice (including crosstown rival USC and fellow newcomers Oregon and Washington). There will also be non-conference games to complete the entire season schedule, which will be announced later.
Stronger Competition: The Big Ten is known for its strong basketball programs, and UCLA will face a new level of competition every night. This could be a great opportunity for the Bruins to elevate their play in hopes of returning to the NCAA Tournament and making another Sweet Sixteen appearance.
Travel: UCLA will face longer road trips than they did as members of the Pac-12. This could be a challenge, but it will also give the Bruins a chance to play in front of new fans in the midwest and out east.
Overall, the move to the Big Ten is a major change for UCLA basketball. It will be interesting to see how the Bruins adjust to the new competition and travel demands. There's a lot of excitement surrounding this move, and fans are eager to see how UCLA performs in the Big Ten next season.

Here is a look at UCLA's opponents that they will play only at home in Big Ten play.

Historical Records versus these teams from the Big Ten.

vs. Michigan State: 7 wins 4 losses
Last meeting against the Spartans: 2021 (NCAA Tournament)

vs. Wisconsin: 5 wins 2 losses
Last meeting against the Badgers: 2017 (Kansas City, Mo.)

vs. Penn State: 0 wins 1 loss
Last and meeting against the Nittany Lions: 1991 (NCAA Tournament)

vs. Ohio State: 6 wins 7 losses
Last meeting against the Buckeyes: 2023 (Atlanta, Ga.)

vs. Minnesota: 5 wins 2 losses
Last meeting against the Golden Gophers: 2013 (NCAA Tournament)

vs. Michigan: 13 wins 6 losses
Last meeting against the Wolverines: 2021 (NCAA Tournament)

vs. Iowa: 3 wins 5 losses
Last meeting against the Hawkeyes: 1990 (at Iowa)

Now here is a look at the teams UCLA will only play on the road in Big Ten regular season play.

vs. Rutgers: 2 wins 1 loss
Last meeting against the Scarlet Knights: 1981 (in East Rutherford, N.J.)

vs. Purdue: 10 wins 3 losses
Last meeting against the Boilermakers: 2000 (at Purdue)

vs. Northwestern: 5 wins 1 loss
Last meeting against the Wildcats: 2023 (NCAA Tournament)

vs. Nebraska: 6 wins 2 losses
Last meeting against the Cornhuskers: 2016 (in Fullerton, Calif.)

vs. Maryland: 7 wins 3 losses
Last meeting against the Terrapins: 2023 (at UCLA)

vs. Indiana: 6 wins 6 losses
Last meeting against the Hoosiers: 2007 (NCAA Tournament)

vs. Illinois: 6 wins 4 losses
Last meeting against the Fighting Illini: 2022 (in Las Vegas, Nev.)

Finally, a look at the three teams they will play home and away in Big Ten regular season play.

vs. USC: 147 wins 116 losses
Last meeting against the Trojans: Feb. 24th (at UCLA)

vs. Oregon: 94 wins 42 losses
Last meeting against the Ducks: March 14th (Pac-12 Tournament)

vs. Washington: 108 wins 44 loses
Last meeting against the Huskies: Feb. 29th (at Washington)