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Redshirt Shipp returning to UCLA

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UCLA basketball Coach Ben Howland said Tuesday that redshirt junior Josh Shipp will return for his final season of college eligibility. Shipp, who has had surgeries on each of his hips over the last three years, announced after the season that he would explore leaving school early for a professional career. His return means UCLA will have at least two senior starters back from its 2008 Final Four team. Point guard Darren Collison announced in April that he also would return for his senior season. Howland expects backup center Alfred Aboya will be back for his senior season as well. Aboya had said he might skip his final year of basketball eligibility to concentrate on post-graduate education.

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June 11, 2008  07:34 AM ET

UCLA vs UNC in the final four

June 11, 2008  10:51 AM ET

Way to think things thru Josh. Get on board for the big year. Tell Mbah a Moute to get his head outta of the clouds too.

June 11, 2008  10:53 AM ET

Unfortunatley for this kid- he's had WAY too many injuries......
no way he would be drafted with that......

Enjoy your last year of school, stay healthy-
maybe you get a 2nd round pick next year

June 11, 2008  11:25 AM ET

Good for UCLA.. anybody who stays after a year is a shock..

June 11, 2008  12:36 PM ET

His arse better return. Learn how to get your shot off.

June 11, 2008  04:48 PM ET

Good move for UCLA and Shipp.

June 11, 2008  05:34 PM ET

Recovering from TWO hip surgeries is a great way to start an NBA career.

A DUI or two would be icing on the cake!

June 11, 2008  05:50 PM ET

Sweet, let's home the return to school shuffle becomes a parade.

Go Bruins!

June 11, 2008  11:42 PM ET

Nice suit, actually.

June 12, 2008  01:27 AM ET

Hey kid don't return to UCLA - "Shipp" your body to PC - Keno wants you !!!

 
June 12, 2008  12:00 PM ET

He will have his best year for sure. He, DC and Aboya will be the leaders and our new kids will finally give us the raw athleticism to get us over the hump!

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