New Mexico’s Drew Gordon still getting UCLA questions
PORTLAND, Ore. -- New Mexico’s Drew Gordon came to Portland to play in the NCAA tournament; the Lobos face Long Beach State Thursday.
Yet UCLA questions followed him to the Rose Garden.
Gordon transferred from UCLA shortly after the 2009-10 season began, and the question why popped up again during Wednesday’s press conference.
“I just didn’t get along with the coach,” said Gordon, who was clearly uncomfortable discussing the topic. “Sometimes people pick the wrong school for the wrong reasons. And, unfortunately, I was one of those people that needed to transfer and get out of there. So I landed in New Mexico. It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life.”
Gordon, a senior, averages 13.4 points and 10.9 rebounds. He was named the most valuable player of the Mountain West Conference tournament after leading the Lobos to the title.
He and UCLA Coach Ben Howland had well-chronicled disputes during one-plus seasons together.
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