Noelle Quinn joins UCLA women's basketball as assistant coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Recently fired WNBA coach gets new coaching position
"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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