# Ep #535: UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close is leading with joy this March Madness

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Podcast: [The GIST of It](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gist-of-it-744020)
Published: 2026-03-03T16:20:15+00:00
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## Resource

Let the Madness begin. Now that it’s officially March, we’re kicking off the month with one of the best head coaches in the NCAA women’s basketball game: UCLA’s Cori Close. Tune in for a stellar conversation between Coach Close and co-host Alessandra Puccio, who discuss everything from the Bruins’ chances this season to their 2025 Final Four run, which was captured in the new documentary YOU SEE L.A. , available to watch tonight at 6 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1 and stream on YouTube worldwide. Show notes: Watch YOU SEE L.A. on Fox Sports 1 She’s Not Next, She’s Now: The GIST of Pro Women’s Soccer More on The GIST: 🎧 Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistca @thegistusa 🐦 X: @thegistpod

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