I’m not going to use this article to discuss whether Jamie Dixon or Mick Cronin are worthy choices to lead the UCLA Bruins basketball program because my thoughts on that are readily available. But, instead, I want to focus on a smaller tidbit that appeared in Ben Bolch’s article, because it says so much about how this UCLA coaching search is being set up to disappoint.
Several other prospective UCLA candidates were eliminated through the school’s vetting process for various reasons, including past NCAA violations and personal indiscretions. Thad Matta, the former Ohio State coach, was removed from consideration because of concerns over lingering health issues.