Cori Close

A plane flies over damaged territory in Los Angeles

Los Angeles schools are absorbing the impact of devastating fires

By Michelle Smith / January 9, 2025

Pepperdine and Loyola Marymount have posted their Thursday games, while UCLA’s status for Sunday remains undetermined

UCLA celebrates after a recent win

This year’s LA Story is a compelling one

By Michelle Smith / December 27, 2024

USC and UCLA both appear to be built for something big, maybe even something worthy of a Hollywood script

A view from the stands of the court for the Bay Area Women's Classic at the Chase Center.

Bay Area fans get glimpse of the future with Bay Area Women’s Classic

By Matthew Walter / December 22, 2024

The two-game college event gave fans an idea of what Golden State Valkyries will bring to San Francisco

UCLA celebrates after a recent win

South Carolina, UCLA, Duke, Texas selected to compete in Players Era Women’s Championship in 2025

By Sydney Wingfield / December 16, 2024

The inaugural tournament in November 2025 will include some of the top teams of the 2024-25 season so far

Geno Auriemma celebrates his record-setting win.

The Weekly Fast Break: Thanksgiving edition

By Missy Heidrick / November 27, 2024

A new No. 1, Geno & shining Golden Knights

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

UCLA Bruins upset No. 1, clearing the path to take the spot themselves 

By Cameron Ruby / November 26, 2024

Cori Close’s squad showcases depth in dominant performance

UCLA freshman Kiki Rice attempts a wide-open 3-pointer.

UCLA prepared for high expectations this season

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / November 4, 2024

The Bruins were active again in the portal attracting high-profile transfers Janiah Barker, Charlisse Leger-Walker and Timea Gardiner

UCLA center Lauren Betts fights for a rebound against USC center Clarice Akunwafo and USC guard JuJu Watkins.

2024-25 Big Ten preview

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / October 17, 2024

Four new teams, dozens of storylines in the new-look conference

Charisma Osborne and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert smile and pose for a photo with Osborne's Phoenix Mercury jersey during the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Against the odds, Phoenix Mercury land Charisma Osborne in third round

By Tia Reid / April 16, 2024

Osborne isn’t concerned with draft position, only making the team

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer is covered in confetti as her team celebrates her 1,203 win as head coach.

Tara VanDerveer’s sudden retirement from Stanford reverberates

By Michelle Smith / April 10, 2024

VanDerveer spoke to The Next on Tuesday about why this was the right time