And how good was that team?
UCLA finished the 2016–17 season ranked No. 8 nationally in the AP Poll and No. 9 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
UCLA Bruins
A remarkable season for the Bruins:
Overall record: 31–5
Starting ranking: No. 16 AP
Peak ranking: No. 2 AP
Final ranking: No. 8 AP
NCAA Tournament: Reached the Sweet 16 before losing to No. 2 Kentucky, 86–75.