Nelson, Howland meet to discuss attitude

UCLA junior forward Reeves Nelson and head coach Ben Howland met on Monday afternoon to talk about Nelson’s recent attitude and actions after the Bruins’ regular season-opening 69-58 loss to Loyola Marymount, a source inside the program confirmed.

The team’s leading scorer and rebounder from a year ago scored 13 points and had eight rebounds in the loss to the Lions, reportedly growing frustrated with the lack of offensive attention going his way.

Nelson has had attitude issues in the past and he and Howland have spoken in private numerous times before, but the latest flare-up could result in a suspension.