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- Cori Close, UCLA women’s basketball head coach, signed a four-year extension with UCLA on Tuesday.
- She led UCLA to its NCAA women’s basketball title, a 79-51 win over South Carolina, and the team finished 2025-26 at 37-1 with a 31-game winning streak.
- The new deal averages $2 million per year, and she earned $1.2 million in 2025-26 after bonuses.
- Athletic director Martin Jarmond praised Close’s character and leadership following the championship season.
