Malone Jr. Says He’s Leaving Houston

Moses Malone Jr., son of the former NBA great, said he’s leaving the University of Houston because of displeasure with Coach Clyde Drexler.

“I’m not going into it. I know what the problem is. They [the coaches]) know what the problem is. I’ve got to look out for my future. I’ve got to go somewhere else,” Malone told television station KRIV-TV.

Malone has played in nine of the Cougars’ 11 games, but started only one and is averaging just over 10 minutes a game.

“It’s very disappointing. I thought about it last night, and it makes you want to cry--how something so good can turn out to be something so bad,” Malone said.

Drexler was unavailable for comment.

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Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Coach David Wells stepped down after 25 years as he recovers from surgery to treat throat cancer. He will continue as athletic director once his recovery is complete.

Fifth-year assistant Ken Scalmanini will take over. Along with being the winningest coach in school history (318-297), Wells led his teams to six Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Assn. titles and six NCAA playoff appearances.