UCLA Women’s Basketball Looks to Build on Historic Championship
After capturing their first NCAA title, the Bruins are focusing on process, integrating new talent and preparing for a Canada exhibition to fine‑tune chemistry.
Jul 26, 2026
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UCLA Women’s Basketball Eyes Repeat Title with New “98%” Mindset
The Bruins aim to defend their first NCAA crown, blending a disciplined ‘98%’ approach with a roster reshaped by new transfers and returning stars.
Jul 26, 2026
NCAA Grants Fifth Year of Eligibility, UCLA Women’s Basketball Poised for Future Success
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.
Jun 25, 2026
UCLA Women’s Basketball Secures Seven-Player Class for 2026-27
UCLA adds five transfers and two freshmen, including international standouts, to reshape its roster ahead of the upcoming season.
Jun 25, 2026
UCLA Secures Commitment from Slovenian Guard Lina Jerkovic Ahead of Title Defense
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.
Jun 8, 2026
UCLA Secures Slovenian Guard Lina Jerkovic in Latest Recruiting Coup
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.
Jun 8, 2026
UCLA Women’s Basketball Secures Slovenian Guard Lina Jerkovic Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
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.
Jun 8, 2026
UCLA Bruins Add Slovenian Guard Lina Jerkovic as they Rebuild Roster
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.
Jun 7, 2026
Cori Close Secures Lucrative Extension as UCLA Women’s Basketball Prepares for New Era
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.
May 13, 2026