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