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Report: UCLA set to fire Steve Alford

As if the Pac-12 wasn’t already having an embarrassing college basketball season so far, one of its most high-profile programs—and arguably the Arizona Wildcats’ biggest conference rival—appears to be on the brink of a shocking midseason coaching change.

Numerous outlets are reporting the UCLA Bruins are about to part ways with coach Steve Alford, buying out his contract midway through what’s been a horrible sixth season at the helm.

BREAKING: UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero has decided to terminate Steve Alford as basketball coach, @TheAthleticCBB has learned. Official announcement expected tomorrow.