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Steve Alford Denies He's Leaving UCLA for Indiana Head Coaching Job

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UCLA Bruins head coach Steve Alford remains committed to the Pac-12 powerhouse despite despite buzz that he could bolt for the Indiana Hoosiers.

Following Friday's 86-75 Sweet 16 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats, Alford told ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman he is "staying at UCLA" and will not entertain offers from his alma mater after the Hoosiers fired head coach Tom Crean.

"I'm absolutely, 100 percent not going to Indiana," he said. "I am happy here. I love it here. We have a great recruiting class coming in and a brand-new practice facility.