Jordan Adams changes mind, enters NBA draft and changes UCLA’s fortunes — college-basketball.si.com

Jordan Adams’ change of heart leaves UCLA coach Steve Alford with a huge hole to fill. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Ten days ago, Jordan Adams decided to return to UCLA for his junior season, and that decision meant UCLA would matter next year. The Pac-12, for the most part, would be stuffed top to bottom with competitive teams and smart coaches. The Bruins lost two significant contributors (Kyle Anderson and Zach LaVine) but returned solid producers and would import some top-shelf recruits. That package ensured little without Adams’ presence. The Bruins’ do-everything leading scorer was the component that would tether it all together.

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