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Cori Close
/ˈkɔːri ˈkloʊs/ (KOR-ee KLOHS)
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Cori Close is an American college basketball coach, best known as the head coach of the UCLA Bruins women's basketball team since 2011, with a career record boasting high winning percentages and multiple accolades, including Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2026.
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Cori Close's 'Car Rides with Cori' pep talks have players so fired up, they could probably dribble through a car wash.
Under Cori Close, the Bruins turned defense into an art form—opponents now need a map to find the basket.
Cori Close was named Coach of the Year, proving that her Ted Lasso vibes work wonders on the court.
When Cori Close calls timeout, it's less a huddle and more a masterclass in motivational magic.