The former WNBA coach has returned to her alma mater
David Mendez-Yapkowitz
David has been with The IX Basketball team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.
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Minyon Moore, Sammy Doucette ready to lead in the Big West
The first-year head coaches are looking to make their mark
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Sparks of the past reflect on journey to the present
A lot has changed since the franchise won their first WNBA chamionship
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Sacramento State, Utah Valley looking forward to Big West move
With a quartet of teams leaving the conference, new programs hope to bring new life
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UCLA caps off whirlwind week with vibrant hometown celebration
The Bruins are in high demand after Sunday’s national title win
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Gabriela Jaquez embodies UCLA basketball, and it showed in national championship win
Angela Dugalic: ‘When you think of UCLA and of the UCLA Bruins, you think of Gabriela Jaquez’
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UCLA’s title hopes hinge on a balanced offensive attack
The Bruins must get strong production outside of Lauren Betts
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UCLA must be the aggressor in Texas rematch
The Bruins can’t afford another slow start
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TCU embracing new landscape of college basketball
The transfer portal has powered back-to-back Elite Eight runs
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Why halftime speeches aren’t always necessary for UCLA’s Cori Close
Close: ‘I think when you have a mature group … it’s better for me to be quick to listen and slow to speak’
