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Shannon LeBeauf returns to UCLA women's basketball as associate head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:42 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Shannon LeBeauf returns to UCLA women's basketball as associate head coach

Summary

Shannon LeBeauf is rejoining the UCLA women's basketball team as associate head coach for the 2026-27 season. She previously spent 14 seasons with the Bruins, contributing to a notable record and two top-ranked recruiting classes. LeBeauf was most recently at Rutgers, where the team struggled last season. LeBeauf expressed her appreciation for UCLA and her growth as a coach during her time away. Coach Cori Close welcomed her back, citing her leadership qualities and relationship-building skills.

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By the Numbers

•LeBeauf served 14 seasons as an assistant coach at UCLA.
•She spent last year at Rutgers, where the team had a 9-20 record.
•UCLA won the national championship during LeBeauf's absence.
•LeBeauf has also coached at Duke and Southern California.

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7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Shannon LeBeauf rejoins UCLA women's basketball as associate head coach in 2026-27

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Shannon LeBeauf, who spent 14 seasons as a UCLA women's assistant coach, is returning to the Bruins as associate head coach. LeBeauf spent last season as senior associate head coach at Rutgers, where the Scarlet Knights were 9-20 overall and 1-17 in the Big Ten Conference, including an 86-46 loss to UCLA.
— Yahoo Sports

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