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UCLA’s championship roster is set to face Canada’s senior women’s team in Victoria, blending veteran talent with fresh transfers as the Bruins prepare for a pivotal exhibition.
The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team received a WBCA Academic Top‑25 Special Mention for the 2025‑26 season, reflecting a 3.585 cumulative GPA and multiple player recognitions.
Anthony Slater, ESPN’s senior NBA writer, will appear as a bonus speaker at the 2026 University of San Diego Basketball Coaches Clinic, adding his analytical perspective to a roster that already includes Jeff Van Gundy, Cori Close, and others.
UCLA’s head women’s basketball coach Cori Close will address the 2026 USD Basketball Coaches Clinic, sharing insights from a historic championship season and a career that has shaped dozens of WNBA talent.
UCLA’s women’s basketball program is basking in the afterglow of a historic season that ended with a national championship and a 37‑1 record, a feat that has set high expectations for the upcoming campaign. With six of the team’s key seniors having departed for professional opportunities in the WNBA, head coach Cori Close must rebuild the starting five, turning to a blend of experienced transfers and emerging underclassmen. At the point guard position, Elina Aarnisalo brings a calm presence and a reliable outside shot, qualities that should help steady the offense early in the season. Donovyn Hunter is slated to start at shooting guard, where her aggressive scoring and tenacious defense are expected to generate additional firepower on the perimeter. Addy Brown will see action at small forward, leveraging her proven three‑point accuracy to stretch defenses and create spacing for the interior game. Sienna Betts, who previously contributed off the bench, now steps into the power forward role, bringing rebounding grit and a willingness to defend the paint. Amanda Muse is projected to anchor the center position, focusing on controlling the boards and providing a defensive anchor in the paint. The new lineup will face stiff competition from traditional powerhouses such as the South Carolina Gamecocks, the North Carolina Tar Heels, and the Oregon State Beavers, all of whom are also vying for the top spot in the national rankings. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the Bruins will translate their championship pedigree into the next season, and whether the blend of veteran transfers and fresh talent can keep UCLA at the forefront of collegiate women’s basketball.
The Bruins finished the season with a 37‑1 record, went undefeated in the Big Ten, and secured the national championship with a decisive victory over South Carolina.
UCLA's women's basketball team captured its first national championship, but the victory is tempered by the departure of longtime assistant coach Tasha Brown, who is moving to the University of Washington.
UCLA women's basketball secured its first Division I national championship, but assistant coach Tasha Brown is leaving for the University of Washington, bringing an end to a pivotal eight‑year stint that helped shape the program's rise.
Tasha Brown’s departure marks a pivotal shift for UCLA’s women’s basketball program, while her new role at Washington promises a fresh infusion of mental‑performance strategy.
The NCAA's recent fifth‑year eligibility policy reshapes UCLA's women's basketball roster, giving key players additional seasons and altering the team's championship trajectory.
UCLA adds five transfers and two freshmen, including international standouts, to reshape its roster ahead of the upcoming season.
Michaela Onyenwere’s 12.7 points per game have the Washington Mystics surging, while her past with the New York Liberty and recent UCLA championship add layers to her story.
LeBeauf, celebrated for her recruiting prowess and player development, replaces Michaela Onyenwere and will be honored in a pregame ceremony.
Shannon LeBeauf is set to resume her role as associate head coach for UCLA's women's basketball program, returning after a stint at Rutgers and bringing her elite recruiting pedigree and a 321‑143 record back to Westwood.
UCLA announced the return of assistant coach Shannon LeBeauf as associate head coach, honoring her 14‑year partnership with head coach Cori Close and her induction into the A STEP UP Assistant Coaches Hall of Fame.
Shannon LeBeauf is set to rejoin UCLA’s women’s basketball program after a year at Rutgers, where she helped the Scarlet Knights finish 9‑20. Her previous 14‑year stint produced a 321‑143 record and two No. 1 recruiting classes.
After a distinguished 14‑year stint that helped shape UCLA’s most successful recruiting classes, Shannon LeBeauf is back as associate head coach, poised to influence the program’s next chapter.
Fresh off their first national championship, the UCLA women’s basketball team will face Canada’s Senior Women’s National team in British Columbia this July, a matchup that underscores the event’s significance for both programs.
Fresh off their first national title, the UCLA Bruins are set to travel to British Columbia this July to play the Canadian National team in the W'HOOP IT UP game, a marquee event for Canadian women's basketball.
The Bruins will meet Canada's Senior Women's National Team in Victoria on July 22, using the game to build chemistry and test new roster dynamics ahead of the FIBA World Cup.
UCLA will meet Canada's senior women's national team on July 22, 2026, at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, B.C., with tickets going on sale June 19, 2026.
At 26, Michaela Onyenwere returns from injury to become a cornerstone for the Washington Mystics, blending veteran savvy with mentorship for a team that’s the youngest in the WNBA.
UCLA's first national title brings excitement but also a roster overhaul, with key departures and new commitments shaping the team's direction.
UCLA's women's basketball team secured its best season ever with a dominant national championship win, while Coach Cori Close looks ahead to a rebuilt roster and future championships.