Cori Close acknowledged her players' commitment, noting their dedication upon seeing them practice at 6:40 a.m., indicating their high aspirations and vision for the season.
Despite UCLA celebrating its No. 1 ranking after a significant victory, Close emphasized the importance of focusing on areas for improvement to ensure continuous growth as a team.
Gabriela Jaquez expressed her enthusiasm about the team's potential for growth saying, 'It makes me so excited that we were able to play at such a high level and we have so much more we need to grow in.'
Cori Close remarked on the wider context of women's college basketball, celebrating UCLA becoming only the 26th team to hold the No. 1 ranking, highlighting the growing parity in the sport.
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