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Steve Alford finalizing contract as new head coach of Nevada

Just four days after the departure of Eric Musselman, Nevada is in the final stages of hiring Steve Alford as the new head coach, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, Jeff Goodman of Stadium and Nevada Sports Net.

Alford, 54, has a accumulated a 509-269 record over 24 years as a head coach. He’s made 10 career NCAA Tournament appearances, but has failed to reach the Elite Eight.

UCLA fired Alford on Dec. 31, 2018. which marked his last coaching appearance. The Bruins placed in the NCAA Tournament four times in six years in the Alford era.