UCLA coach Mick Cronin bemoaned the Big Ten schedule, which gave Michigan a logistical advantage over the Bruins in Pauley Pavilion.

It’s not often that teams train alongside their opponent. But this week, the Bruins did just that – thanks to the camaraderie they have with their former Pac-12 rivals.

Wisconsin basketball is currently headed west for its first Big Ten Conference matchups against former Pac-12 powers USC and UCLA. It first visits the Trojans on Saturday afternoon, then the Bruins on Tuesday.

UCLA was the first former Pac-12 school to play at Indiana in basketball, and despite some travel issues the Bruins relished their first time at Simon Skjodt As