Cori Close

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

Lauren Betts walks off the floor during UCLA's Final Four NCAA Tournament matchup against UConn on April 4, 2025 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla

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 Next / 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

Lauren Betts (51) has been the leading scorer and rebounder for UCLA during the 2024-25 season.

How Lauren Betts became a championship-level player for UCLA

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 29, 2025

McPhee-McCuin: ‘She is everything as advertised’

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

Gardiner brings her deep NCAA experience to UCLA

By Michelle Smith / March 24, 2025

Gardiner’s play and leadership off the bench is key to Bruins’ success as they get deeper into the NCAA Tournament

UCLA poses holding up the number 4 following their win over South Carolina on Nov 24.

Spokane Region 1: It’s time for the Bruins to define themselves

By Michelle Smith / March 17, 2025

North Carolina State, LSU and Baylor fill out the top seeds in Spokane 1.