Adem Bona, the Pac-12 freshman of the year and one of the nation's top centers, will return to the Bruins after withdrawing from the NBA draft, while defensive whiz Jaylen Clark is leaving.
Clark’s decision presumably means he’s optimistic that he can find an NBA team that will draft him with the understanding that he may not play next season while rehabilitating his injury. The 6-foot-5 guard comes with enticing upside after being selected the Naismith College Defensive Player of the Year, as well as questions related to how effective he will be after his recovery.
“They feel like Jaylen is going to be a better athlete than he was before the injury,” Cornelius said, adding that his son was ahead of schedule in his recovery and walking unassisted. While there is no definitive timetable for a return, Cornelius said the recovery window for the injury that Jaylen suffered March 4 is roughly one year.
“We are all very excited about Adem continuing his career in Westwood,” coach Mick Cronin said. “Adem is a vibrant, high-character young man who we all love being around every day. He improved immensely during his freshman season, showing his toughness and love for his team by competing through multiple injuries for as long as he could.
UCLA forward Adem Bona controls the ball under pressure from Stanford defenders at Pauley Pavilion on Feb. 16.
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