Cori Close was named head women’s basketball coach at UCLA on April 21, 2011. Coach Close is currently 41-26 (.612) overall and is in her third season at the helm of the Bruins’ program in 2013-14.

 

This is the first head coaching assignment for Close, who has worked as associate head coach or assistant on teams that have advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 16 seasons, won at least 20 games in 16 of the previous 18 seasons and won or shared a total of 11 conference championships.