UCLA Women's Basketball: Preseason Hype and High Expectations

UCLA Women's Basketball: Preseason Hype and High Expectations

The UCLA women's basketball team is gearing up for an exciting season after a deep Final Four run last year. The team has added new talent through freshmen like Sienna Betts and transfers from the portal. ESPN's preseason Top 25 poll ranked UCLA third in the country, with Gianna Kneepkens from Utah being highlighted as a key transfer for the team.

Coach Cori Close's Bruins have received high praise from various sources, including being voted as the unanimous No. 1 team in the Big Ten by coaches and media. The team is stacked with talent, with seniors Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice making both the Coaches and Media Preseason All-Big Ten Teams. Betts was the only unanimous selection by the media.

With a strong roster and high expectations, UCLA's women's basketball team is poised for another successful season.