LOS ANGELES -- UCLA coach Ben Howland says sophomore forward Drew Gordon is no longer on the team.
Howland said Tuesday he came to a mutual agreement to part ways with Gordon, who intends to transfer.
The 6-foot-9 Gordon is the Bruins' third-leading scorer, averaging 11.2 points and 5.3 rebounds while starting all six games. The former San Jose high school star apparently clashed a few times in recent months with Howland, who didn't give a specific reason for Gordon's departure.
UCLA (2-4) lost three straight games at last weekend's 76 Classic in Anaheim.
The Bruins host top-ranked Kansas on Sunday.