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Why Michigan’s Title Run Turns Up Offseason Pressure for UCLA

The Big Ten is evolving quickly, especially after Michigan’s title win Monday. For starters, it should be noted that six Big Ten teams advanced to the Sweet 16, leaving only two games without a Big Ten team.

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UCLA Transfer Portal Tracker: Additions, Departures & Updated Roster for 2026-27

Here is your one stop shot for all things UCLA basketball this offseason. This offseason could be very make-or-break for UCLA. They already have a lot of talent in place to make some serious noise.

The 'NCAA women's basketball champions' quiz

How many of the teams to win the NCAA women's basketball Tournament since 1982 can you name in five minutes?

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 6

UCLA Strikes Gold With National Championship, but Future Remains Uncertain

It is now official — UCLA has won the National Championship against South Carolina, marking the first national title in UCLA women’s basketball history.

Magic Johnson News / HITC / April 6

How Magic Johnson reacted to UCLA Bruins ending 48-year women’s national championship drought

Magic Johnson was quick to react after UCLA ended its long wait for a women’s national championship, recognising the scale of a breakthrough that had been decades in the making.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 6

What UCLA's Cori Close Said During National Championship Presser

Well, it is official. UCLA is the National Champion following its 79-51 domination over South Carolina. What a ride it has been for Cori Close. Being UCLA's head coach for the last decade and a half she has finally reached the top of college basketball .

UCLA Bruins News / Swish Appeal / April 6

With talent, character, preparation and perseverance, the UCLA Bruins reached the mountain top

UCLA men’s basketball leads all programs with 11 NCAA championships. John Wooden, who won 10 of those between 1964 and 1975, was, of course, the greatest men’s college coach of all time, and a close personal friend of current UCLA women’s coach Cori Close.

Trent Perry News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 6

What Trent Perry’s Return Means for UCLA’s 2026-27 Outlook

With Trent Perry re-signing with UCLA, the Bruins’ ceiling for next season has risen considerably. Entering this offseason, UCLA’s main priority was retaining the core of its roster.

WNBA News / TheSheGotGame / April 6

Caitlin Clark Reacts As Gabriela Jaquez Takes Over the Championship Game

Gabriela Jaquez’s championship performance didn’t just win UCLA a title. It also earned high praise from one of basketball’s biggest stars: Caitlin Clark.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 6

3 Portal Forwards UCLA Could Target This Offseason

With UCLA’s core now fully intact, it is time to turn attention to the transfer portal and the players who could potentially elevate the Bruins to new heights.

UCLA Bruins News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 5

UCLA WBB star Lauren Betts tears up in instant reaction to winning national title

Lauren Betts let all the emotions out after leading the UCLA Bruins to the women’s national championship with the 79-51 blowout win over South Carolina on Sunday afternoon.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 5

Social Media Reacts to UCLA's National Championship Win

The Bruins reached their first national title appearance in school history after defeating the Texas Longhorns, and they had their eyes on more than just showing up; they wanted to win the championship.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 5

5 Key Observations From UCLA's National Championship Victory

The Bruins just won the National Championship against the South Carolina Gamecocks in a game that did not even seem real as it happened, being full of utter dominance from UCLA that had not been there just one game prior.

UCLA Bruins Clinch First NCAA Championship in Dominant 79-51 Win Against South Carolina Gamecocks

The desert heat in Phoenix wasn’t the only thing that was hot on Sunday afternoon, as the UCLA Bruins scorched the powerhouse South Carolina Gamecocks in a 28-point blowout to capture the program’s first ever NCAA championship in dominant fashion.

UCLA Bruins News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / April 5

Cori Close's Loyalty Stance Validated After Senior-Led UCLA National Championship

A historic season for head coach Cori Close and the UCLA Bruins was capped off with a national title after taking down SEC powerhouse South Carolina on Sunday.

UCLA Bruins News / Ball Exclusives / April 5

Watch: UCLA’s Cori Close gives emotional interview after winning national championship

The UCLA Bruins routed the South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 in the national championship on Sunday, and Bruins head coach Cori Close gave an emotional postgame interview.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 6

South Carolina's Dawn Staley makes admission after loss to UCLA

For the first time in program history, the UCLA Bruins have won the women's NCAA Tournament.

Dawn Staley says she'll address Geno Auriemma in due time

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma

Caitlin Clark has a perfect description for UCLA's Cori Close

The 'Most Women's Final Four appearances' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Caitlin Clark Makes Her Opinion of UCLA Coach Cori Close Very Clear

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was among the millions of basketball fans who tuned in to Sunday’s national championship game between the UCLA Bruins and the South Carolina Gamecocks.

UCLA Bruins News / Swish Appeal / April 5

UCLA was ready to rise to occasion and win the program’s first NCAA national championship

Congratulations to the UCLA Bruins, the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball national champions. UCLA ran away from South Carolina on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix, sealing a near-perfect 37-1 season that featured a perfect run to the Big Ten regular-season championship and a first-ever Big Ten Tournament title with a 79-51 victory.

Social Media Reacts To The National Championship

The Bruins were able to get to their first national title appearance in school history after defeating the Texas Longhorns, and they had their eyes on more than just showing up, they wanted to win the championship.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 6

Caitlin Clark has a perfect description for UCLA's Cori Close

For the first time in program history, the UCLA Bruins have won a women's national basketball championship.

UConn's Geno Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

Geno Auriemma issues big Sarah Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss

Geno Auriemma reveals why he was irked with Dawn Staley

Geno Auriemma attempts to do damage control with apology in wake of classless behavior toward Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley says she'll address Geno Auriemma in due time

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 5

UCLA's Chesney Talks Impact of Reshaped Running Back Room

Of all the changes brought to UCLA this offseason by new head coach Bob Chesney, the team’s running back room is amongst the most different. Chesney has brought in several James Madison transfers this offseason as the players are following their head coach to Westwood.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 5

3 Ways UCLA Can Beat South Carolina in Title Match

With UCLA now set to face South Carolina in the national championship game, it is time to examine three potential paths the Bruins can take to defeat the Gamecocks.

UCLA Bruins News / Swish Appeal / April 5

How Lauren Betts and the UCLA Bruins can conclude their storybook season with a national championship

No. 1-seed UCLA has now advanced further than last year, when they reached their first-ever Final Four. They are playing No. 1-seed South Carolina in the national championship game on Sunday at 3:30 p.m.