Kennedy Burke makes rookie WNBA debut, joining other former Bruins in the pros

The WNBA preseason is underway. Former UCLA women’s basketball guard Kennedy Burke made her WNBA debut this week, while former Bruins, guard Jordin Canada and forward Monique Billings, enter their second seasons in the league. Burke logged a team-high 11 points in 16 minutes of action off the bench in the Dallas Wings’ 82-59 loss […]

Women’s basketball rebuilds after rocky start, securing foundation for next year

There was no blueprint, floor plan or contractor. But when tasked to build a house at the beginning of the season, the Bruins exceeded that expectation. “I think we built a mansion, honestly,” said junior guard Japreece Dean. “People stepped up into huge roles, and no one was scared and no one backed down.” UCLA […]

Women’s basketball’s tournament run ends as it falls to UConn in Sweet 16

This post was updated March 29 at 7:37 p.m. ALBANY, N.Y. — In the last game of her collegiate career, Kennedy Burke walked off the court to hug coach Cori Close. The senior guard was subbed out with 13 seconds remaining as No. 6 seed UCLA women’s basketball (22-13, 12-6 Pac-12) fell to No. 2 […]

Women’s basketball sizes up No. 2 UConn as Friday’s Sweet 16 matchup approaches

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Bruins have never beaten the Huskies in program history. But over the years, a tradition was born. “I do get a bottle of wine from (UConn coach Geno Auriemma) most of the time,” said coach Cori Close. “Last time we went there, he gave me a bottle of wine, and I […]

Women’s basketball upsets Maryland in nail-biter to go to fourth straight Sweet 16

This post was updated March 25 at 7:41 p.m. COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Bruins may just have one national title, but they’re on to their fourth consecutive Sweet 16. No. 6 seed UCLA women’s basketball (22-12, 12-6 Pac-12) upset No. 3 Maryland (29-5, 15-3 Big-10) 85-80 in the second round of the NCAA tournament […]