Bumped with additional links and video. There has been no confirmation from any UCLA specific sources. It is unclear if this is a strong possibility but Ware is connected to Korey McCray, who is in the running to replace Scott Duncan at UCLA. Something folks should keep an eye on. - A

Jon Gold retweeted that GatorBait.net reports Ware will sign with UCLA on his official visit which should be coming up soon.

I think it's a step in the right direction for this program to be able to act quickly and get a replacement for Malcolm. From what I've read, he's very athletic and is improving every year.  Sounds like good news to me.  Good move by Coach Howland and his staff.

Update (A): Scout.com profile:

Ware is one of the most explosive shooting guards in the class. He is capable of a highlight reel dunk at any point in time and has a motor that is always going. The problem is Ware has a tendency to turn the ball over when he is a primary ball handler. He has to play off the ball where he can react instead of having to make the decisions and set up teammates.

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According to the LA Times, UCLA is NOT interested in the former five star recruit (all the way at the bottom...)

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-ucla-football-fyi11-2009nov11,0,3741429.story

Makes sense, seeing the depth at RB.  Still, nothing wrong with having an abundance of running backs, especially one who brings a little bit of a different look from our speedy running backs.  Oh well, maybe he's not as impressive as he once was.