"UCLA coach Cori Close noted during the Sweet 16 that the work to stay competitive in this era is exhausting for coaches, and it's only getting harder. She will have another rebuild ahead of her immediately after getting to the pinnacle of the sport during back-to-back campaigns."
"I think in the back of our heads, we all know that this is our last go at this. It's all or nothing for all of us. I think when we do play, especially around this time, you can see throughout March Madness, we come out with a certain level of urgency because it is our last year."
UCLA's women's basketball team is striving for a national championship as they approach the Final Four against Texas. All five starters and a key bench player are expected to enter the WNBA draft. The team faces a challenging path, with the pressure of graduating most of their lineup. Coaches emphasize the difficulty of maintaining success in modern college basketball. Senior center Lauren Betts acknowledges the urgency of their final season, highlighting the team's determination to capitalize on this opportunity.
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