The UCLA Bruins have signed head coach to a Steve Alford to a contract extension
In his first season as head coach of the UCLA Bruins, Steve Alford had a lot of success. Steve Alford led the Bruins to a 28-9 record (12-6 in the Pac-12) and a trip to the Sweet 16 where they were knocked off by the Florida Gators.
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The Bruins have rewarded Steve Alford for his quick success.
According to The Associated Press, the Bruins have extended the contract of Steve Alford.
"UCLA coach Steve Alford is getting a one-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season one year after arriving in Westwood.Alford guided the Bruins to a 28-9 record, the Pac-12 tournament title and the school’s first Sweet 16 appearance since 2008. He tied Gene Bartow (1975-76) for the most wins by any coach in his first season at the school.Athletic director Dan Guerrero announced the extension Friday."
Steve Alford is probably best known as a guard on the Indiana Hoosiers under Bob Knight. However, he has been a college basketball head coach since 1991, leading five programs on along the way. He’s coached Manchester (1991-1995), Southwest Missouri State (1995-1999), Iowa (1999-2007), New Mexico (2008-2013) and now the Bruins. His career record is 489–242.
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