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UCLA announces the hiring of former WNBA star Noelle Quinn, a championship‑winning coach, as part of a revamped staff aimed at sustaining the program’s recent title‑winning momentum.
Noelle Quinn, a 41‑year‑old former point guard who helped the Seattle Storm capture two WNBA titles, is set to rejoin the UCLA women’s basketball program as a coach, ending a 17‑year stint in professional and grassroots basketball.
After securing the 2026‑27 title defense, UCLA’s women’s basketball program is reshaping its roster with five new transfers and two freshman guards, while Coach Cori Close outlines her philosophy of learning and giving.
The UCLA Bruins, fresh off a 37‑1 season that culminated in the 2026 NCAA championship, are gearing up for a high‑profile exhibition against Canada’s Senior Women’s National Team in Victoria, British Columbia. Coach Cori Close’s philosophy, roster changes, and staff shifts highlight the team’s preparation.
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 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.
The Bruins have added a promising international prospect who averaged double‑digit points for Slovenia’s under‑18 team, bolstering a roster that returns key veterans and several high‑profile transfers.
UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close announced the signing of Slovenian guard Lina Jerkovic, a move that bolsters the Bruins' depth and championship aspirations.
UCLA women's basketball secures Slovenian freshman Lina Jerkovic for the 2026-27 season, marking a strategic shift in recruiting as the program navigates a post‑championship rebuild.
UCLA's head coach Cori Close signed a four‑year contract extension worth $2 million annually after guiding the Bruins to their first NCAA national championship in 2025‑26. The article explores the implications of the deal, the team's dominant season, and the upcoming roster changes.