Elite UCLA recruit ruled ineligible

The NCAA on Friday ruled that UCLA freshman Jonah Bolden, an Australian native, is academically ineligible and will not be allowed to play in games this season.

UCLA said the NCAA ruled Bolden a partial qualifier, which allows him to remain on scholarship and practice with the team. The decision is final and there is no appeal process.

The 6-foot-9 power forward is part of an elite recruiting class assembled by coach Steve Alford.