UCLA women's basketball hires Noelle Quinn for coaching staff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
UCLA women's basketball announced the addition of former WNBA head coach Noelle Quinn to its staff on August 5. Quinn, a former Bruin and 2018 WNBA champion, will join head coach Cori Close for the 2026-2027 season. Quinn, who also served as an assistant and head coach for the Seattle Storm, expressed her honor at joining Close's team, highlighting Close's leadership skills. Close praised Quinn's championship experience and development talent, marking her return to UCLA as a significant boost for the program.
- •Noelle Quinn joins UCLA women's basketball coaching staff for next season.
- •Quinn played for UCLA and was a 2007 WNBA draft fourth overall pick.
- •She won a WNBA championship in 2018 with the Seattle Storm.
- •Quinn served as head coach of the Storm from 2021 to 2023.
- •Cori Close expressed excitement about Quinn's contributions and leadership.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA women's basketball adds former WNBA head coach, champion to staff
"UCLA women's basketball signed a former WNBA head coach to its staff. See who will assist Cori Close.
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