How UCLA Builds Great Players and Great People | Lisa Leslie & Cori Close

Описание: UCLA head coach Cori Close joins Lisa Leslie on Between the Lines as the Bruins surge into March as one of the nation’s top teams. Coach drops dimes all episode long about what fuels UCLA’s culture, why the USC–UCLA rivalry brings out the best in both programs, and how the Big Ten grind has prepared her team for the tournament. She also dives into Lauren Betts’ “unicorn” impact, Kiki Rice’s underrated brilliance, the realities of the transfer portal, and the mindset it takes to stay steady under March Madness pressure. Plus, with as many as six UCLA players projected to be drafted this year, Coach reflects on the pride of helping players chase their pro dreams while building a championship-caliber team.

This episode is presented by Intuit TurboTax.

0:00–1:16 - Intro
1:16–2:56 - Coach Cori Was a Hooper!
2:56–4:48 - UCLA vs USC: The Crosstown Rivalry
4:48–7:10 - UCLA vs LSU: A New Rivalry?
7:10–9:20 - Coach Cori’s Holistic Approach to Coaching
9:20–11:09 - Landing Lauren Betts & the Players Who Bet on UCLA
11:09–12:10 - Bonding with Lauren Betts & Azzi Fudd at USA Basketball
12:10–15:15 - You See LA Documentary
15:15–18:10 - Losing Six Players to the Transfer Portal After a Final Four Run
18:10–22:20 - Overcoming Adversity in College Basketball
22:20–28:15 - All Things Big Ten
28:15–35:29 - March Madness Expert Presented by Intuit TurboTax
35:29–39:15 - The Continued Lack of Coverage for Women’s Sports
39:15–42:11 - Lauren Betts: Big Ten Player of the Year & Lottery Pick
42:11–43:37 - Is Kiki Rice Being Overlooked?
43:37–44:55 - UCLA Could Make History with Six Draft Picks
44:55–50:03 - Hot Takes, No Breaks
50:03–51:16 - Thank You, Coach

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