From expansion draft afterthoughts to USA Basketball standouts, a Golden State Valkyries trio turned belief into a breakout season and a place on the national stage
Cori Close
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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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How Lauren Betts, irresistible force, wouldn’t let UCLA lose
Gianna Kneepkens: ‘Lauren’s impact is huge on us’
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How the transfer portal has impacted each team remaining in the Final Four
As the transfer portal transforms college basketball, each Final Four contender is using it to find a distinct formula for success
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UCLA must be the aggressor in Texas rematch
The Bruins can’t afford another slow start
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The Final Four in the West Coast is long overdue
The West Coast has produced elite talent and teams for decades.
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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’
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Takeaways from Duke’s loss to UCLA in the Elite 8
The Blue Devils led at halftime but couldn’t hold on after a rough third quarter
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UCLA earns another chance to go 1-0 — in Phoenix at Final Four
A senior-loaded roster puts pressure on UCLA to finish with a title.
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Inside Christina Karamouzi’s special March Madness moment
The UCLA freshman got on the scoreboard in the Bruins’ Sweet 16 win
