Overall
28-7
Conf
14-4
Rank
#5
UCLA Bruins Women's Basketball Coaches
The UCLA Bruins coaching staff, led by head coach Cori Close. Profiles below cover 4 staff members with career records, tenure at University of California, Los Angeles and coaching background.
Head Coach
Cori Close
Head Coach
13 years at school
Career Record
148-182
Conf Record
79-64
A former player who transitioned to coaching, bringing valuable on-court perspective to player development.
12 years of coaching experience with expertise in scouting and game planning.
Assistant Coaches
Wesley Brooks
Associate Head Coach
4 years at school
Brings extensive experience from both collegiate and professional basketball, with a strong focus on player development and recruiting.
15+ years of coaching experience at the Division I level.
Mike Neighbors
Assistant Coach
5 years at school
A proven leader who has built winning cultures at multiple programs, known for tactical acumen and mentorship.
10 years of assistant coaching experience across multiple conferences.
Jill Gochenour
Assistant Coach
5 years at school
Specializes in defensive schemes and has helped develop multiple all-conference selections during her coaching career.
Former head coach with 8 years of experience leading her own program.
UCLA Bruins Coaching Staff FAQs
Common questions about the coaching staff.
Who is the head coach at UCLA Bruins?
Cori Close is the head coach of the UCLA Bruins women's basketball program, currently in year 13 at University of California, Los Angeles.
How large is the UCLA Bruins coaching staff?
The listed staff includes the head coach plus 3 other staff members, spanning associate and assistant coaches and basketball operations roles. Each entry shows experience and background.
How is UCLA Bruins performing under the current staff?
UCLA Bruins is 28-7 overall and 14-4 in big-ten play this season, playing home games at Pauley Pavilion. Game-by-game results are on the team schedule page.
What do assistant coaches do in college basketball?
Assistant coaches handle recruiting, scouting and opponent preparation, and lead position-specific skill work. Associate head coaches often take on play-calling or coordinator duties, while directors of basketball operations manage travel, scheduling and compliance rather than on-court coaching.
Where can I find more about the UCLA Bruins program?
The team pages cover the 28-7 season schedule, current roster, season statistics and program history dating to 1974.