The Bruins won the national title last year after one of the most dominant seasons they have ever had, only losing one game to the Texas Longhorns and eventually getting revenge against them in the Final Four.

The caveat to the success was the insane roster the Bruins had been able to assemble, which included six players who went in the top 18 picks of the WNBA Draft, accounting for 30% of those picks.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close cuts down the net after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.…