Fresh off national title, UCLA adds impact transfer KK Bransford
Cori Close wasn’t kidding when she said her team was going to reload.
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Cori Close Reacts to Lauren Betts’ Mom’s Help for UCLA’s Future After Departure of 6 Seniors
Cori Close gets real about getting help from Lauren Betts' mother Michelle.
UCLA sets record with six players taken in WNBA draft
Cori Close could barely keep her seat warm.
UCLA women’s basketball recreate iconic dance during Thunder-Clippers game
UCLA women’s basketball is still savoring its first national championship in 48 years. It was an emotional moment for the players and coaches, and worthy of sustained celebration. That was on display during the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers game on Wednesday. Before the hometown crowd, UCLA was honored. Not only that, but […] The post UCLA women’s basketball recreate iconic dance during Thunder-Clippers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UCLA’s Lauren Betts freaks out over LeBron James sighting
UCLA women’s basketball team center Lauren Betts is freaking out over seeing LeBron James. Betts posted a social video on Tuesday night of her losing her mind over meeting the Los Angeles Lakers icon. “Guys, guys, guys, guys,” whispered Betts, who was getting emotional over the encounter. “LeBron made eye contact with me. F–king LeBron […] The post UCLA’s Lauren Betts freaks out over LeBron James sighting appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UCLA’s National Championship: Cori Close, Lauren Betts, And More Set to Feature in $50 Million Worth TV Host’s Show
Following their historic national championship berth that was the first in their program's history, members of the UCLA Bruins such as its head coach Cori Close and senior Lauren Betts are set to make an appearance on famous talk show host Jimmy Kimmel's show.
Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, and more to appear on Jimmy Kimmel following UCLA Women’s Basketball NCAA title win
The UCLA women’s basketball team is heading to late-night. The NCAA champions will be appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live following their 51-79 win over South Carolina to capture the NCAA championship title. UCLA Women’s Basketball stars — center Lauren Betts, guards Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice, and forward Angela Dugalić — and head coach Cori […] The post Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, and more to appear on Jimmy Kimmel following UCLA Women’s Basketball NCAA title win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
2026 WNBA Draft Projections for UCLA Players Feat. Lauren Betts
Where could the newly-minted national champion UCLA Bruins seniors land during the WNBA draft?
A title is a prelude to roster rebuilding for UCLA women’s basketball
Win a championship, restock the roster. The former made the latter significantly easier for UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close in the hours before the transfer portal opened Monday. “I did say to my mom,” Close cracked Sunday, only minutes after winning the program’s first NCAA title, “the transfer portal just got easier.” Close said...
Top 10 moments from UCLA women’s NCAA title season
There was so much to celebrate long before Cori Close snipped the final strand of net and twirled the nylon over her head.
Magic Johnson Gets Real on What Doomed South Carolina vs. UCLA
Magic Johnson shares his honest take on what cost the South Carolina Gamecocks the 2026 championship against the UCLA Bruins.
Did Dawn Staley Take Subtle Jab At Geno Auriemma After National Championship Loss?
The South Carolina women’s basketball lost its national championship contest against UCLA on Sunday. Dawn Staley congratulated Bruins coach Cori Close after the fact. In doing so, many believe she subtly jabbed UConn’s Geno Auriemma. It continued a drama that unfolded in the Final Four. The Gamecocks ended the Huskies‘ season one game shy of […] The post Did Dawn Staley Take Subtle Jab At Geno Auriemma After National Championship Loss? appeared first on BroBible.
“U Think She Forgot How Dawn Staley Conspired”: Caitlin Clark Fans Speculate Ulterior Motive Behind Star’s Message to UCLA Coach
Fans react to Caitlin Clark congratulating UCLA championship winning coach Cori Close.
Scoring Aside, Magic Johnson Lists Main Reason Why UCLA Beat South Carolina in National Championship Game
The UCLA Bruins took on Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks in this year’s women’s NCAA Tournament national championship game on Sunday. Coach Cori Close helped her team emerge victorious with a dominating 79-51 score at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. After the game, NBA legend Magic Johnson took to social media to […]
Empire State Building Dedicates Cool Moment to UCLA as Women Beat South Carolina for NCAA Championship
UCLA honored by Empire State Building after NCAA title win.
Gabriela Jaquez Becomes Winningest UCLA Star Overtaking Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts And More
Cori Close’s UCLA Bruins made history by winning their first national championship in the NCAA era. They thrashed Dawn Staley’s South Carolina 79-51. The star of the show was Gabriela Jaquez, who entered the history books for two different records. She scored 221 points with 10 rebounds and 5 assists in 34 minutes. Jaquez really […]
Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Stephen A. Smith And More React As Cori Close’s UCLA Blow Out Dawn Staley’s South Carolina for NCAA Championship
Here are some of the reactions to Cori Close and the UCLA Bruins winning the NCAA Championship against the South Carolina Gamecocks.
South Carolina WBB’s Dawn Staley praises ‘good human being’ Cori Close after championship blowout
Dawn Staley showed major respect for Cori Close following the South Carolina Gamecocks’ 79-51 loss to the UCLA Bruins in the women’s national championship game on Sunday afternoon. Staley has been the Gamecocks’ head coach since the 2008-09 season, while Close has led the Bruins’ direction since the 2011-12 campaign. Both coaches have enjoyed remarkable […] The post South Carolina WBB’s Dawn Staley praises ‘good human being’ Cori Close after championship blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dawn Staley’s Gesture Trolls Controversy With Geno Auriemma After Handshake With Cori Close
Dawn Staley and Cori Close shared a handshake and a hug before the start of the NCAA championship final on Sunday. The two coaches exchanged a warm embrace, after which Dawn Staley shrugged her shoulders and made a hand gesture that seemingly mocked the incident with Geno Auriemma two days earlier. NCAA journalist Meghan L. […]
UCLA’s Cori Close finally got immeasurable reward for climbing basketball mountain her way
It took her 15 years to finally hoist the national championship trophy. But Close finally did it with the help of her star-studded senior class who put South Carolina in an inescapable hole en route to cruising to a 79-51 victory.
Caitlin Clark Makes Feelings Clear on Cori Close After UCLA Defeated Dawn Staley’s South Carolina in National Title Game
Caitlin Clark reacted to Cori Close's long-awaited title after the UCLA Bruins defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks in the national championship game.
UCLA Demolishes South Carolina To Win First Women's College Basketball Title
The UCLA Bruins did a remarkable thing by defeating Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks in dominant fashion to win the women’s college basketball national title.