Noelle Quinn joins UCLA women's basketball as assistant coach

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Noelle Quinn joins UCLA women's basketball as assistant coach
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Noelle Quinn, former head coach of the Seattle Storm, has been named an assistant coach for UCLA Women's Basketball. Quinn, who played at UCLA and enjoyed a successful WNBA career, stepped down from her Storm coaching position after the 2025 season. She previously coached in a 3-on-3 league and now returns to her alma mater to work with head coach Cori Close, who's coming off a national title. Quinn expressed excitement about contributing to the team's future successes while learning under Close's leadership.

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  • Quinn was head coach of the Seattle Storm until 2025.
  • She joins UCLA women's basketball, led by head coach Cori Close.
  • Quinn played for UCLA and won a WNBA title in 2018.
  • The Bruins are looking to build on their recent national championship success.
  • Quinn is eager to learn and contribute to the program.
Latest Updates
  • 10:25 PMYahoo SportsFormer UCLA player returns full circle as they return to Bruins
  • 9:29 PMYahoo SportsUCLA women's basketball hires former WNBA coach Noelle Quinn
  • 5:41 PMYahoo SportsRecently fired WNBA coach gets new coaching position
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Noelle Quinn, a former WNBA standout and longtime Seattle Storm head coach, will be an assistant coach for the UCLA Women’s Basketball team.

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Former UCLA player Noelle Quinn returned to the Bruins as a coach to reach a full circle moment in her career.

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A former Bruin is coming home as a coach.

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