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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 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.
UCLA's first national title brings excitement but also a roster overhaul, with key departures and new commitments shaping the team's direction.
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 has added Lina Jerkovic, a 19‑year‑old Slovenian guard, to a 12‑player roster that blends transfers, returning stars and promising youth, as the Bruins look to reload after losing six WNBA Draft picks.
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.