{
  "id": 267031,
  "title": "UCLA'S newest assistant is eager to learn under Cori Close",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/uclas-newest-assistant-is-eager-to-learn-under-cori-close",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T14:05:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/uclas-newest-assistant-eager-learn-140528520.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UCLA Women's Basketball has appointed assistant coach Noelle Quinn, who is eager to learn from 2025 Women's College Basketball Championship head coach Cori Close. Quinn, a former WNBA player who won a championship as both a player and coach, acknowledges there is still much to learn from Close. Close, on the other hand, assembled a dominant roster that reached the finals last season but must now rebuild the program with younger talent. Quinn expressed her honor at being part of Close's staff and her intention to add value while also learning from the championship-level coach's leadership. Close commended Quinn, noting her exceptional leadership in coaching, staff management, and community involvement. While Quinn's presence might be a crucial addition to Close's coaching staff for the Bruins' pursuit of a repeat, it appears to be a mutually beneficial arrangement as both sides impart knowledge and skills to each other. This story was originally published on UCLA Wire.",
  "summary": "UCLA women's basketball added an assistant coach in Noelle Quinn earlier this weelk.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/267031.png",
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}