In regards to UCLA Bruins basketball, things have taken a turn for the worst since Lonzo Ball left the school early to enter into the NBA Draft.
Many doubted Steve Alford’s coaching ability, and it became clear as to why after Ball’s departure. Last season, UCLA just barely qualified for the NCAA tournament, losing in the first four to St. Bonaventure.
UCLA decided not to fire Alford at that time and let him begin coaching this season. They opened 7-6, including 0-3 against ranked opponents and losing three straight games to unranked opponents Belmont, Cincinnati, and Liberty.