Cori Close

Lauren Betts attempts a shot against a double team of UConn players in last year's Final Four.

With the absence of Timea Gardiner and Sienna Betts, UCLA is rewriting its offense

By Cameron Ruby / December 2, 2025

Cori Close: “If we can get the ball to Lauren, play with poise, and rebound, we’ll be okay’

UCLA center Lauren Betts walks off the floor during a Final Four game. She looks down at the court. Fans and the Final Four's "Four It All" slogan are visible but out of focus in the background.

How Lauren Betts’ development helps her WNBA draft stock

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / November 30, 2025

There’s no doubt that the Bruins’ star center will be a lottery pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft

UCLA guard Gianna Kneepkens looks to make a pass while being defended by UCSB guard Skylar Burke.

How Gianna Kneepkens is fitting in at UCLA

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / November 9, 2025

The transfer guard has added to the Bruins’ talented roster

Two photos of Kaitlyn Chen are displayed side-by-side. At left, she holds the 2024 Ivy League Tournament trophy, which is a large wooden trophy with a gold ball on top. At right, she stands on a ladder and holds up a piece of the net that she cut after winning a national championship.

How impactful have recent Ivy League graduate transfers been outside the conference?

By Jenn Hatfield / May 8, 2025

Nearly 40 Ivy Leaguers whose careers were interrupted by COVID-19 transferred to play as grad students

UCLA center Lauren Betts walks off the floor during a Final Four game. She looks down at the court. Fans and the Final Four's "Four It All" slogan are visible but out of focus in the background.

UCLA prepares for next step after dream season ends in the Final Four

By Bella Munson / April 6, 2025

Cori Close: ‘Experience is such a powerful teacher, if you allow it to’

Photo of a March Madness-branded basketball on a basketball court.

Final Four notebook: Charlie Baker addresses the media, Rori Harmon undecided on WNBA Draft

By Kathleen Gier / April 5, 2025

Plus, Cori Close reflects on UCLA history and Shay Holle leaves winning legacy at Texas

UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close (left), center Lauren Betts (center) and guard Kiki Rice during press conference at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on April 3, 2025.

How focusing on life outside of basketball made Lauren Betts even better on the court

By Bella Munson / April 4, 2025

Close: ‘I feel like there’s a lightness about her that didn’t exist before’

Players hold the ball and play on the court in the middle of Elite Eight games

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Final Four preview

By The IX Basketball / April 4, 2025

Baker: ‘We can’t ignore what Paige Bueckers has been doing’

UCLA Bruins forward Janiah Barker (0) shoots against LSU Lady Tigers forward Sa'Myah Smith (5) during the first half of a Elite 8 NCAA Tournament basketball game at Spokane Arena.

Janiah Barker is the X-Factor for UCLA

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / April 2, 2025

The junior wing has added a different look to the Bruins

UCLA forward Timea Gardiner talks to her teammates in the huddle during a game.

Depth powers UCLA Final Four run

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 30, 2025

The Bruins showcased their ability to withstand a off-game from their star