Women's Basketball

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

UCLA could take a step back next season. Here's why.

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UCLA women's basketball rebuilt the roster through the portal, and one familiar face is the key for the Bruins to defend their title.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Sienna Betts (16) with head coach Cori Close against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

UCLA is heading into a new season, excited to defend its championship.

UCLA Bruins Lauren Betts speaks to members of the media during the NCAA Women’s Final Four media day at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 2, 2026.

UCLA National Champion Lauren Betts gave a moving speech about mental health during her acceptance speech.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The UCLA star center keeps adding to her trophy case after having one of the best seasons in women's college basketball history.

Feb 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) shoots a free throw during an NCAA basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

The decorated center keeps bringing in the awards after a stellar senior season.

UCLA is making progress with a top basketball recruit.

Next season, UCLA will have a completely new starting lineup.

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins assistant coach Tasha Brown against the Texas Longhorns during a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

UCLA women's basketball has its first loss since November.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) reacts as she heads to the bench in the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lauren Betts and Chase Dodd earned top Big Ten Award for their stellar seasons.

UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close yells out to her team as they play the South Carolina Gamecocks in the NCAA women's basketball national championship at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 5, 2026.

After winning the program's first National Championship, UCLA will travel abroad in July.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close speaks in a press conference after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Bruins will be the team to beat next year, and every team will try and take them down.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close cuts down the net after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

UCLA did most of its roster building through the portal, but has now added a player from overseas.

Cori Close speaks about how much recruiting has changed for better and worse.

UCLA women's basketball and baseball were deemed the university's biggest events this year.

Apr 4, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Sienna Betts (16) during practice at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

With the national championship roster gone, the sophomore is the Bruins' best hope to remain a contender.

Losing out on Eve Long is a tough pill to swallow, but there are still two players for the Bruins to turn to in the 2027 class.

Fresh off their first National Championship, UCLA is making a strong case to land one of the top juniors in the country.

Cori Close’s extension confirms the UCLA Bruins women's basketball is now a true national powerhouse.

The Bruins are keeping their women's basketball coach around for the foreseeable future.

UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close yells out to her players aas they take on the South Carolina Gamecocks during their NCAA women's basketball national championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 5, 2026.

Despite the portal closing, social media got to see UCLA land another dynamite transfer.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close celebrates on the podium after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Bruins had a great time when the portal was open, and they still managed to find talent after it closed.

UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close celebrates their 79-51 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks to claim the NCAA women's basketball national championship at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 5, 2026.

The Bruins had a great time in the transfer portal, and they could go deep next year because of it.

Iowa State Cyclones' forward Addy Brown (24) takes a note from the bench during Iowa State and Cincinnati in the Big-12 women’s basketball on Jan. 21, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

The Bruins landed their final transfer in Addy Brown, and she will be in a battle to earn a starting role.

Apr 4, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close interacts with fans during practice at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Bruins have likely found their final transfer, and social media was hyped at the acquisition.

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