While a UCLA department official said nothing was certain, it is being reported that former Nebraska assistant coach Phil Mathews is going to be hired to replace Donnie Daniels.

Mathews was a popular figure at Ventura College before moving to the University of San Francisco from 1995-2004. After his run with the Dons, Mathews returned to the JC level to coach at San Bernadino, before getting hired by the Cornhuskers.

Mathews name has been rumored for a few weeks to replace Daniels, who left to become Mark Few’s top assistant at Gonzaga, and with his close Southern California recruiting ties – and his son, Jordan, a solid recruit – this is a good hire.