She was a kid. He was a legend. She was an assistant coach in her first college job. He was the greatest coach in college basketball history. She was 22. He was 83. When she was ushered into his ...

UCLA women's basketball head coach Cori Close, left, talks to players on the bench during the game against Nebraska at Pauley Pavilion on Dec. 29, 2024. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times/TNS) ...

And so it was that after she recently became the winningest women's coach in UCLA history, Cori Close visited John Wooden's statue and offered a prayer of thanks. "It's ridiculous how lucky I am ...

She was a kid. He was a legend. She was an assistant coach in her first college job. He was the greatest coach in college basketball history. She was 22. He was 83. When she was ushered into his ...

“I’m Co-o-o-ri,” responded Cori Close, drawing out the simple introduction ... how much blue is left in UCLA's blood?