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UCLA men&#039;s basketball tips off its season tonight against a physical Drexel team. The game marks the official start to the UCLA career of coach Steve Alford.

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UCLA looks to make a statement in Alford&#8217;s coaching debut

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Steve Alford has been waiting since March. After months of preparation and anticipation, Alford will make his official debut as UCLA’s head coach today. But he’ll have to wait a little longer.

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UCLA looks to make a statement in Alford’s coaching debut

By Kevin Bowman

Nov. 8, 2013 2:16 a.m.