Noelle Quinn joins UCLA women's basketball coaching staff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
UCLA women's basketball has appointed Noelle Quinn as an assistant coach as of August 7, 2026. Quinn, a former WNBA player and coach, expressed her eagerness to learn from head coach Cori Close, who led the team to the 2025 Women's College Basketball Championship. Quinn recognizes Close's leadership qualities and aims to contribute while gaining insights from her experience. The Bruins face the challenge of rebuilding with younger talent after a successful prior season.
- •Noelle Quinn officially joins UCLA women's basketball as an assistant coach.
- •Quinn had a successful 12-year career in the WNBA as a player and coach.
- •Cori Close is recognized for her leadership, having won the 2025 Championship.
- •UCLA aims to rebuild its roster with younger talent for the upcoming season.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA'S newest assistant is eager to learn under Cori Close
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