A Familiar Face Returns to Westwood
The UCLA women's basketball program announced that Shannon LeBeauf will slide back into the associate head coach position, a role she previously held for fourteen seasons. Her return comes after a brief interlude at Rutgers, where she served as an assistant before deciding to come home to the Bruins.
During her earlier tenure, LeBeauf helped craft two of the most celebrated recruiting classes in program history and was instrumental in guiding the team to a 321‑143 overall record. She was elevated to associate head coach in 2019 and served as the primary recruiting coordinator, a capacity in which she earned a reputation for unearthing top talent.
Head coach Cori Close praised LeBeauf's blend of recruiting acumen and on‑court development, noting that her expertise will be vital as the Bruins aim to maintain their competitive edge in the Pac‑12 and beyond. Close highlighted the coach's ability to translate scouting insights into tangible wins on the hardwood.
LeBeauf's coaching journey spans several power‑conference programs, including stints at Duke, USC, and Iowa, before her initial arrival at UCLA. Her diverse background equips her with a broad perspective on player development and strategic planning, qualities that coaches say will enrich the Bruins' culture.