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  • Posted on: Fri, 09/12/2014 - 9:06am #57964
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    UCLA’s heralded recruiting class has taken a significant hit after incoming freshman Jonah Bolden has been deemed ineligible by the NCAA to play this season, the school announced Friday.

    “The NCAA has ruled that UCLA freshman Jonah Bolden is a partial qualifier, and as such, will not be able to compete for the men’s basketball team this season,” UCLA said. “The ruling allows for Bolden to continue on athletic scholarship.”

    The 6-foot-9 power forward, a native of Australia who was ranked in the Top 100 by ESPN.com, will be allowed to practice with the team.

    Sources told ESPN the issue stems from Bolden leaving Australia after his senior season had already begun to attend Findlay Prep in Las Vegas. Bolden left Findlay in December and finished at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire.

    UCLA coach Steve Alford and his staff put together a top-10 recruiting class this season that included three heralded players: Milwaukee power forward Kevon Looney (ESPN, No. 12), in-state big man Thomas Welsh (ESPN, No. 36) and skilled wing Bolden (ESPN, No. 84).

    The Bruins could have used Bolden for his length and ability to shoot the ball from the perimeter. UCLA, which finished 28-9 last season, lost three of its top four scorers early to the NBA after last season: Jordan Adams, Kyle Anderson and Zach LaVine. The Bruins also lost seniors David and Travis Wear.

    Alford returns guards Norman Powell and Bryce Alford, along with reserve big man Tony Parker. Former UTEP signee Isaac Hamilton, who sat out last season, is also eligible and should make an immediate impact.

    http://m.espn.go.com/general/story?storyId=11512990&city=losangeles&src=desktop

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  • Posted on: Fri, 09/12/2014 - 9:40am #948857
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    UCLA had a fun team to watch last season..but they played no defense and the stadium had alot of empty seats..If they continue not playing defense,those hardcore UCLA fans might Wanaah Bail

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  • Posted on: Fri, 09/12/2014 - 9:40am #948722
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    UCLA had a fun team to watch last season..but they played no defense and the stadium had alot of empty seats..If they continue not playing defense,those hardcore UCLA fans might Wanaah Bail

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  • Posted on: Fri, 09/12/2014 - 3:25pm #948869
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     sucks for him, but he could use a redshirt year to work on his body and ball skill. he’s got really good potential. nice combination of length, shooting and passing.

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  • Posted on: Fri, 09/12/2014 - 3:25pm #948733
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     sucks for him, but he could use a redshirt year to work on his body and ball skill. he’s got really good potential. nice combination of length, shooting and passing.

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  • Posted on: Fri, 09/12/2014 - 6:10pm #948741
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    Taylor Gang Mike
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     Issac is gonna be really good

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  • Posted on: Fri, 09/12/2014 - 6:10pm #948877
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     Issac is gonna be really good

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