Dragovic reinstated; will play against Portland

UCLA senior forward Nikola Dragovic, suspended for the previous two games as felony assault charges are pending, has been reinstated to the team.

Dragovic hasn't practiced since Thursday, though he's attended practice since Monday. He's been doing some running, conditioning and shooting to stay in shape, but James Keefe will continue to start.

"Based on the information we have right now, what we know about the situation, I sat down with Dan, and we just felt like we thought it was the right decision to allow him to play," UCLA head coach Ben Howland said. "I sit down with my bosses and discuss; it's not just my decision."