Head Women's Basketball Coach for the UCLA Bruins
Cori Close Biography
Cori Close, the head coach for the UCLA Bruins women's basketball team, began her tenure in this role in 2011. Leading the team to numerous victories, Close's coaching prowess has been evident on several occasions. In 2015, her team clinched the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), and in 2025, she guided the Bruins to the NCAA Regional Final Four, demonstrating her ability to navigate high-pressure situations and bring out the best in her team.
Close's leadership also led to consecutive victories at the Big Ten Tournament in 2025 and 2026. The 2026 season also saw the Bruins securing the Big Ten regular season title, further highlighting Close's strategic acumen and ability to build a winning team. Her coaching style, focused on fostering individual growth and team synergy, has proven successful in the competitive world of college basketball.
Her efforts have not gone unnoticed. In 2025, Close was recognized as the USBWA Coach of the Year and earned the Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year award. The subsequent year brought more accolades, with Close being honored as the Big Ten Coach of the Year. Close's projected and expected awards, including the Carol Eckman Award in 2024, the Naismith College Coach of the Year and the AP College Basketball Coach of the Year in 2025, and the WBCA Division I National Coach of the Year Award in 2025, further underscore her impact in the field of basketball coaching.
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