Cori Rashel Close (born July 29, 1971) [1] is an American college basketball coach who has served as the head women's basketball coach for the UCLA Bruins since 2011. [2] Before UCLA, she spent time as an assistant coach at Florida State University and …

Cori Close was named The Michael Price Family UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach on April 21, 2011, and is currently 287-140 (.672) overall. She joins Billie Moore (296-181) and Kathy Olivier (232-208) as the only coaches in program history to eclipse the 200-win milestone.

Jan 5, 2025 · Cori Close credits much of the success she has had as the winningest coach in UCLA women's basketball history to the lessons she learned from John Wooden.

Jan 5, 2025 · UCLA's No. 1-ranked women's basketball team fought through challenges to secure a 73-62 victory over Indiana, with Coach Cori Close highlighting the Bruins' growth and resilience.

Dec 16, 2024 · Cori Close made history on Saturday by becoming the winningest coach in UCLA women’s basketball history. Her Bruins dominated Long Beach State, securing a 102-51 victory at the...

Dec 14, 2024 · LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Michael Price Family UCLA Women's Head Basketball Coach Cori Close claimed her 297th victory at the helm Saturday, marking the most wins by a head coach in program history, as the Bruins took down Long Beach State 102-51.

Cori Close ‘93 is the current UCLA Women’s Basketball Head Coach. Her love for the sport began as a child growing up in a competitive, athletic family. Upon arriving at UCSB as a freshman, Cori dove head first into the program and never looked back.