As we reported earlier in the week, Reeves Nelson has been released from the basketball team.
UCLA was waiting for Nelson to complete his finals this week.
UCLA'S OFFICIAL RELEASE:
UCLA Men’s Basketball Coach Ben Howland has dismissed Junior forward Reeves Nelson from the team, he announced today.
“After much thought and deliberation, I have made the decision to dismiss Reeves Nelson from the UCLA Men’s Basketball Team effective immediately,” said Howland. “This decision is not one that I take lightly, but it is in the best interest of both the program and the student-athlete.”