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

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