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          Lonzo Ball's early play has grabbed NBA's attention

          UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball was named the MVP after the Bruins won the Wooden Legacy in November. Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire
          • Jeff Goodman, ESPN InsiderDec 2, 2016, 02:17 PM
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            • Joined ESPN as a college basketball Insider in June 2013
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          They were legitimate questions. Sure, Steve Alford had just signed the nation's best pure passer, but would the UCLA head coach relinquish control of the offense from the incumbent point guard -- who also happened to be his son?