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UCLA basketball: Bruins land recruit Lazeric Jones
By David Wharton
The Los Angeles Times
December 27, 2009 | 1:24 pm
Lazeric Jones, a junior-college point guard out of Illinois, has committed to UCLA.
Jones is regarded as one of the best juco players at his position in the nation and also has been pursued by Wisconsin. He will help bolster a thin backcourt for the Bruins next season.
On a recent visit to Westwood, Jones appeared enthusiastic about committing but said he wanted to go home and discuss his decision with family before making it official.
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UCLA to add JC point guard
By Diamond Leung
espn.com
December, 27, 2009 6:31PM
Little has gone right for UCLA this season, but the Bruins found out the night after Christmas that more help could be on the way for next year.
Lazeric Jones, a 6-foot-2 sophomore point guard from John A. Logan College in Illinois, said Sunday he has agreed to accept a scholarship offer from Bruins coach Ben Howland and transfer to UCLA.
UCLA already signed high-level recruits in guard Tyler Lamb from Santa Ana, Calif. and center Josh Smith from Kent, Wash.
Considering the Bruins have struggled mightily to replace Darren Collison at point guard, Jones could contribute immediately in 2010.
"They have told me that I will have the opportunity to come in and play a lot and start as long as I come in and work hard," Jones told ESPN.com.
"I believe in the next two years the team will become really good. The younger players on the team are very talented and hard-working, so as they mature, they will be very good.
"Next year, I will try to bring hard work and my toughness on both ends of the court."
That's music to Howland's ears.
WELCOME TO UCLA, LAZERIC!!!
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