Tyler Bilodeau injury updates: Latest news on UCLA star who missed NCAA Tournament game vs. UCF with injury

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The UCLA Bruins have won an NCAA Tournament game. But the length of their tournament run may depend on the health of one player. Star forward Tyler Bilodeau did not play in the Bruins' tournament-opener, a win over UCF, which did not prove consequential.

Coming into that game, Bilodeau's status was up in the air — but he was eventually ruled out, extending an absence that began in the Big Ten Tournament. Now, the next chance for Bilodeau to return to action will come in the second round against either UConn or Furman. Will the Bruins get their leading scorer back?

Here's the latest on Bilodeau's health and when he could return. MARCH MADNESS HQ: Live NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Latest news and more Tyler Bilodeau injury updates Bilodeau came into Friday's first-round NCAA Tournament matchup against UCF with a questionable status. However, as the game approached, he was ruled out.