Tasha Brown leaves UCLA after eight seasons on Cori Close's bench

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:50 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Tasha Brown leaves UCLA after eight seasons on Cori Close's bench
Summary

Tasha Brown has departed from her role as an assistant coach at UCLA, where she served for eight seasons under head coach Cori Close. During her tenure, she contributed to the team's strategy and player development in the highly competitive NCAA women's basketball. The departure follows a period of considerable growth for the program, as they look to build on recent successes. Brown's next steps in her coaching career have yet to be announced, and UCLA will now begin searching for a replacement.

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  • Tasha Brown leaves UCLA after eight seasons
  • She was an assistant coach under Cori Close
  • UCLA seeks a replacement for Brown's position
  • Her coaching future remains unannounced
  • Brown played a key role in player development
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  • 7:50 PMYahoo SportsTasha Brown leaves Cori Close's bench after eight seasons with UCLA
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The UCLA Bruins saw assistant coach Tasha Brown leave for the Washington Huskies on Friday. Brown spent eight seasons with UCLA.

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