Technically, the UCLA basketball coach doesn’t have any scholarships to give heading into the national signing period that starts Wednesday. Alford’s roster comprises two juniors, three sophomores and eight freshmen, meaning in theory it already has the maximum 13 scholarships allotted for the 2019-20 season.
UCLA figures to lose at least a handful of players to the NBA draft in June, opening an equal number of spots. The Bruins have nonbinding commitments from Camarillo High forward Jaime Jaquez, Wichita (Kan.) Sunrise Christian High combo guard Grant Sherfeld and Santa Margarita High small forward Jake Kyman.
The three-man class is currently ranked No.