Long before Wednesday, Shabazz Muhammad was viewed as a potential savior for UCLA basketball, and not just because he happens to have a prophetic last name.
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Ben Howland confirmed to stay as UCLA men's basketball coach for his 10th season
Ben Howland was given an assurance that he would remain as UCLA’s men’s basketball coach Tuesday, following what he called “the most challenging of my 31 years as a college basketball coach.”
Ben Howland to continue as UCLA men's basketball coach
UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero erased any doubts surrounding Ben Howland’s job status by confirming Tuesday that Howland will return for his 10th season as men’s basketball coach.
In a statement, Guerrero said his season-ending review of the program resulted in keeping Howland on as coach, though Guerrero did hint at some changes.
“Ben understands full well that the management and oversight of the program needs improvement,” Guerrero said.
UCLA men’s basketball excluded from NIT
The UCLA men’s basketball team left its 20th win on the Staples Center floor and hoped to pick it up in the National Invitational Tournament.
UCLA falls short against Arizona, ending hopes of qualifying for NCAA Tournament
Jerime Anderson was in the same situation two years ago, with the UCLA men’s basketball team falling short of its goal to win the Pac-12 Tournament and reach the NCAA Tournament.
UCLA executes with win against Washington in final home game
The UCLA men’s basketball team believes it can win the Pac-12 Tournament, but evidence against that belief has been heaped around the Bruins all season.
On Saturday against Washington, UCLA painted a different picture.
UCLA up on Washington State, 38-19, at the half
In the start of the final homestand at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, the Bruins have put together one of their most complete halves of the season while taking a 38-19 lead over Washington State into halftime.
It’s a stark contrast from the team’s first meeting, which the Cougars controlled for one half before UCLA made a mid-game defensive change and won.