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 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.