LOS ANGELES (AP) a' UCLA has shot Ben Howland as basketball coach after 10 months that included three Final Four appearances, but culminated with another early-round exit from the NCAA tournament. Athletic manager Dan Guerrero informed Howland on Sunday he was out, and the university announced it in the evening. Howland had a 233-107 history in Westwood, including three straight Final Four appearances from 2006-08 and four Pac-12 finals, including in 2010. The Bruins' season ended last Friday with an 83-63 loss to Minnesota in the NCAA tournament. In a statement through the college, Howland says he's been blessed to train at UCLA and that he looks forward to what comes next. He has 2 yrs left on a $2.3 million buyout that is included by his contract.
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