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Championship Coach Cori Close Signs Through 2030
13 May
Summary
- Cori Close led UCLA to its first NCAA title in April.
- Her new contract extends through the 2029-30 season.
- She coached six WNBA draft picks, setting a league record.
UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close has signed a contract extension keeping her with the Bruins through the 2029-30 season. This commitment follows her leading the program to its first-ever NCAA national championship in April.
Close's tenure has been marked by significant success, including back-to-back Final Four appearances. She was honored as the Big Ten Coach of the Year for 2025-26 and received national coach awards for the 2024-25 season.
Her ability to develop talent is further highlighted by coaching six players selected in the recent WNBA draft, a record for a single team in one draft class. Close is now focusing on rebuilding the team with one of the nation's top transfer portal classes.
