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Mar 30, 2024; Albany, NY, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) looks to make a pass against the LSU Tigers during the first half in the semifinals of the Albany Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at MVP Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Bruins Come Out of Paris Trip Victorious

No. 5 UCLA women's basketball bested No. 13 Louisville in a top-20 showdown to open its season.

Aidan Champion
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Mar 30, 2024; Albany, NY, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) looks to make a pass against the LSU Tigers during the first half in the semifinals of the Albany Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at MVP Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Bruins Come Out of Paris Trip Victorious

No. 5 UCLA women's basketball bested No. 13 Louisville in a top-20 showdown to open its season.

Aidan Champion
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Oct 2, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; UCLA head coach Cori Close speaks during the 2024 Big Ten Womenís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images
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UCLA Women's Basketball: Bruins Name New Assistant Coach

UCLA women's basketball named James Clark to the 2024-24 coaching staff Thursday.

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UCLA Women's Basketball: Bruins Preseason AP Poll Ranking Revealed

UCLA women's basketball earns high ranking in preseason AP Top 25 poll.

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May 25, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Las Vegas Aces first assistant coach Natalie Nakase reacts during the first half Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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UCLA Women's Basketball: Former Bruin Hired as Head Coach of WNBA Expansion Team

The Golden State Valkyries have chosen Natalie Nakase to be the head coach of the new team. The expansion franchise commences play next season.

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UCLA Women's Basketball: Big Ten Media Day Will Feature Two Star Bruins

These two UCLA women's basketball stars will represent the Bruins at Big Ten Media Day.

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Dec 30, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12), UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) and guard Kiki Rice (1) battle for the ball in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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UCLA Women's Basketball: Two Bruins Selected to Preseason All-Big Ten Team

Two players from the UCLA Bruins have been named to the preseason All-Big Ten team.

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UCLA Women's Basketball: Gabriela Jaquez to Join FIBA World Cup

UCLA women's basketball forward Gabriela Jacquez was selected to represent the Mexican national team at the 2024 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament. It will qualify 16 teams for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026.

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UCLA Women's Basketball: Angela Dugalic Impressing in Olympics

UCLA women's basketball forward Angela Dugalic is impressing while competing for Serbia at the Paris Olympics.

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UCLA Women's Basketball Announces Season Opener

UCLA women's basketball has announced their season opener for 2024-25 season.

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Mar 3, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Cameron Brink (22) puts up a shot over UCLA Bruins forward Emily Bessoir (11) in the fourth quarter at Michelob Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
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UCLA Women's Basketball: Bruins Star Reps Home Country for 2024 Paris Olympics

A Blue and Gold star is suiting up for the summer games.

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UCLA Women's Basketball: Bruins Hold Strong Odds To Win 2025 Championship

UCLA women's basketball has good odds to win the national championship next season.

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Jun 10, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives the ball against the Connecticut Sun in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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UCLA Basketball: Bruin-Turned-Hall of Famer Weighs in on Caitlin Clark's Struggles

The No. 1 draft pick by the Indiana Fever has had an up-and-down run so far.

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Jan 19, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Londynn Jones (3) and guard Kiki Rice (1) react for a rebound in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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UCLA Women’s Basketball: Bruins Star Pays it Forward with NIL Deal Earnings

The All-Pac-12 star is spreading the wealth.

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Unkown date & location, USA; FILE PHOTO; UCLA Bruins (32) Bill Walton in action. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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UCLA Notes: Bill Walton, Drew Gordon, Adem Bona's Future, Maya Brady

UCLA basketball lost two beloved former big men this week.

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UCLA Women's Basketball: Why Forward Joined Softball Team En Route to WCWS

This Camarillo High School graduate initially put aside softball to focus on basketball at UCLA.

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Mar 30, 2024; Albany, NY, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) shoots a reverse layup against LSU.
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UCLA Women's Basketball: Kiki Rice Offers Intimate Look at Therapy Sessions

The All-Pac-12 point guard lets fans see a key part of her process: the mental side of her prep.

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Mar 30, 2024; Albany, NY, USA; LSU Tigers guard Mikaylah Williams shoots a jump shot against UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts and forward Gabriela Jaquez.
Women's Basketball

UCLA Women's Basketball: Key Bruin Joins Softball Team

She's now a dual-athlete for the Blue and Gold.

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Jan 19, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts, guards Camryn Brown and Charisma Osborne.
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UCLA Women's Basketball: New All-Pac-12 Bruins Forward Earmarked As Top 10 Transfer

And she's not the only highly-regarded transfer among Cori Close's fresh crop...

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Mar 30, 2024; Albany, NY, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close looks on from the sidelines.
Women's Basketball

UCLA Women's Basketball: Watch Cori Close's Touching Speech to Bruins After LSU Loss

The Bruins didn't expect to fall in the Sweet Sixteen.

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Mar 30, 2024; Albany, NY, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) dribbles the ball against the LSU
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UCLA Women's Basketball: Kiki Rice Still Stunned Bruins Didn't Advance Past Sweet 16

The All-Pac-12 star point guard unpacks a trying defeat.

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Mar 30, 2024; Albany, NY, USA; LSU Tigers guard Mikaylah Williams (12) shoots a layup against UCLA
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UCLA Women's Basketball: ESPN Power Rankings List Bruins Among Top 5 Best 2024 Teams

Cori Close has made some compelling new additions to her squad this offseason.

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Mar 5, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Lina Sontag (21) drives to the basket past Washington State Cougars guard Charlisse Leger-Walker.
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UCLA Women's Basketball: Incoming Bruins Guard Considered Top 4 Transfer Acquisition

This former Pac-12 foe is becoming a friend for the Blue and Gold in their Big 10 era.

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Jan 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard Kayla Padilla defends UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice.
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UCLA Women's Basketball: Director Unpacks New Kiki Rice Doc, "Full Court Press"

The All-American point guard gets her due in a four-part docuseries this weekend.

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UCLA Women's Basketball: Last AP Poll Of 2024 Knocks Bruins Down A Few Pegs

UCLA women's basketball drops several spots in final AP Top 25 poll of the season.

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UCLA Women's Basketball: Kiki Rice Talks New Jordans

UCLA women's basketball star sophomore Kiki Rice opens up about her new Jordan shoe collab.

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