Bona

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news.From Ben Bolch: The last two UCLA basketball players contemplating their futures have rendered a split decision.On the final day that players could withdraw from the NBA draft, Adem Bona pulled out in favor of another season with the Bruins while Jaylen Clark barreled ahead toward a pro career at a time when he’s recovering from an Achilles injury.Their choices leave UCLA with just one returning starter in Bona during what promises to be a season of…

LAS VEGAS —  Adem Bona sprawled on the court, using every inch of his massive wingspan to chase the loose ball. His immediate grimace and clutching of his left shoulder area led to wincing from an entire fan base.UCLA could not absorb another serious injury.Already down their best defender, the Bruins lost another starter midway through the second half when Bona stayed down for a lengthy stretch before getting up and walking slowly to the locker room Friday night at T-Mobile Arena.The absence of Bona alongside Jaylen…