Close Tells Heartfelt Story About Betts, UConn's Fudd
UCLA women's basketball is gearing up for a very special opportunity as the Bruins will be competing in their first-ever ...
Tuesdays with Wooden: How visits with legendary UCLA coach shaped Cori Close’s Final Four path
On a random Tuesday in November, Lavin surprised Close by showing up after one of the UCLA women’s practices and told her ...
Why UCLA's Cori Close called transfer portal being open during Final Four a 'distraction'
UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close said the transfer portal being open during March Madness is a distraction and needs ...
UCLA's Close Praises Team's Effort, Collectiveness Ahead of Final Four
Ahead of the No. 1-seeded UCLA Bruins' Final Four matchup with No. 2 seed UConn, Coach Cori Close spoke to the media in Tampa ...
Cori Close Wins 2025 Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year Award
Close is just the second UCLA coach to win the Naismith College Coach of the Year award since it was introduced in 1987. Jim ...
Amid athletic lore in Pauley Pavilion, UCLA women’s basketball finally has a legacy to add
UCLA has won 124 national championships in school history. The women’s basketball team comes into its home gym of Pauley ...
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Coaches shared time, now square off
When Cori Close was starting out at UCLA 14 years ago, she called Geno Auriemma and asked if she could fly across the country ...
Even at No. 1, UCLA understands underdog role vs. UConn
UCLA is an underdog against UConn in the Final Four, but the No. 1 Bruins say they are used to being overlooked this season.