Looking for Ben Howland’s replacement, UCLA lured Steve Alford away from New Mexico and the 10-year deal he agreed to in recent days.
Stevens says he’ll be at Butler next week
Andy LyonsBrad Stevens subtly hinted via Twitter that he intends to remain Butler’s head coach, shooting down speculation that he could be UCLA’s coach.
Here’s what the 36-year-old, who has led the Bulldogs to two national championship games, tweeted Friday morning:
Read Article >Gottfried won’t discuss UCLA job opening
Grant HalversonIn two seasons with the Wolfpack, Gottfried has led his team to the NCAA Tournament twice, including a Sweet 16 trip in 2012. He has previous ties with UCLA, having served as an assistant coach for eight years from 1987-95. The Bruins fired Ben Howland on Sunday after a once-promising season ended with a thud in the Round of 64. They were once thought to pursue Shaka Smart, but Smart quickly took himself off the market by signing a 10-year extension with VCU.
Expect the Bruins’ coaching search (and subsequent rumor mill) to kick into high gear once the Tournament ends.
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