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October 10, 12:53 pm

Golden State Valkyries hire former UCLA captain Natalie Nakase as first head coach

This post was updated Oct. 10 at 1:41 p.m. The Golden State Valkyries have hired Natalie Nakase as their first head coach, the WNBA expansion franchise announced Thursday morning.  Nakase, a member of UCLA women’s basketball from 1998 to 2003, will spearhead the Valkyries after serving as the Las Vegas Aces’ assistant coach since February 2022.  After forming a partnership with the Golden State Warriors earlier this year, the Valkyries were announced as the WNBA’s 13th team Oct. Read more...

Photo: Natalie Nakase, who played for the Bruins from 1998-2003, points down the court as the Las Vegas Aces play. She was previously the assistant coach of the Aces, but was hired as head coach of the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday morning. (David Dow/NBA Photos)

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September 20, 9:43 pm

Battle of the Editors: Which Westwood coach will win out?

Westwood’s coaches are often the last to earn deserved glory – it’s easy to overlook their legacies and impact. After a summer of coaches leading teams to international glory or devoting their summer to leading training on campus, Daily Bruin Sports editors discuss the coaches who will have the biggest impact in 2024. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball coach John Speraw (left) and UCLA men’s and women’s water polo coach Adam Wright (right) are pictured. Both head honchos are on the heels of a national championship in 2023. (Left to right: Lex Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff, Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin)

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August 26, 11:15 am

2024-2025 UCLA sports season previews

This post was updated Oct. 16 at 1:42 p.m. A new era for UCLA Athletics is here. After 96 years in the “Conference of Champions,” UCLA is now a member of the Big Ten. Read more...

Photo: (Matthew Park/Daily Bruin)

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August 24, 7:53 pm

Pro Bruin Rundown: Billings joins Mercury, Simo, Van Winkle play in AVP, Hollingshead shines for LAFC

Many former Bruins are competing in professional sporting leagues as UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer. Each week during the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will take a look at recent standout performances of former UCLA greats as the fall inches nearer. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA women’s basketball forward Monique Billings dribbles the ball on the 3-point line. Billings is now a member of the Phoenix Mercury after signing a seven-day contract. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Sports, Women's Basketball

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August 8, 2:44 pm

Bruins wrap Olympic run before reaching women’s basketball podium

Only a quarterfinal berth was in the cards for the Bruins. Point guard Lina Sontag and forwards Angela Dugalić and Emily Bessoir represented their respective countries, competing in the women’s basketball knockout stage at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Read more...

Photo: Forward Angela Dugalić raises her hands in celebration with her fellow Bruins. In Serbia’s final game of the Olympic tournament, Dugalić played for over half of the game. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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August 5, 10:50 am

Dugalić, Bessoir, Sontag continue to Olympic women’s basketball knockout stage

Three Bruins will continue to the women’s basketball knockout stage of the Paris Olympics. Athletes represented UCLA in each of the three groups during the group phase of the Olympic women’s basketball tournament. Read more...

Photo: Forward Angela Dugalić (left) takes a hump shot. Alumna Emily Bessoir (center) cradles the ball. Alumna Lina Sontag (right) passes around an opponent. The three Bruins will continue to the knockout stage of the Olympic tournament. (Left to right: Daily Bruin file photos)


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