Look ahead to Illinois vs UCLA in game 27

Jan 3, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) controls the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn ImagesUCLA will head back home for game 27 on their season. Capping off a three-game stretch over a seven-day span of three top 10 opponents. This one culminating against No. 9 Illinois. UCLA will either be in a really good position after an upset win or two or they will be reeling into the last few games of their season. There is no way around the heart of this schedule. UCLA will need to attack it head on and make a push towards March basketball. Mick Cronin’s team will need to decide what team they will be and do it fast.

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