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UCLA basketball: Reeves Nelson practices

By David Wharton
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UCLA freshman Reeves Nelson, who hyperextended his right knee earlier this week, returned to practice Friday and is probable to start against top-ranked Kansas at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday.

The Bruins are relying on Nelson to fill at least some of the gap left by the unexpected departure of sophomore center Drew Gordon, who left the team on Tuesday.

So far this season, Nelson is averaging 7.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 14.8 minutes.

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

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