Cori Close has served as the head coach of the UCLA Bruins women’s basketball team since 2011. Under her leadership, the team has achieved significant success, including a recent victory over LSU in the Elite Eight, propelling them to their first Final Four appearance in the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Close’s coaching staff includes Associate Head Coach Shannon LeBeauf, who has been instrumental in the team’s development and success. The roster also features standout players like junior Lauren Betts, whose exceptional performance has been pivotal in the team’s recent achievements.
For more insights into Coach Cori Close and the UCLA women’s basketball team, you can follow her on Instagram at @coachcoriclose.
To watch postgame reactions from Coach Close and players following their victory against LSU, see the video below: