UCLA's women's basketball team ramps up preparation for its first Big Ten Conference games against Nebraska and Michigan. The team emphasizes the importance of scouting and video analysis, acknowledging the tougher competition in the new conference.
UCLA’s No. 1 women’s basketball team is gearing up for its first Big Ten Conference games against Nebraska and Michigan. Coach Cori Close emphasizes the importance of preparation, noting that the team has been watching film from up to 11 games on Big Ten opponents, compared to six or seven for Pac-12 opponents. The increased scouting workload is crucial for the Bruins, as they face tougher competition in the new conference.
Close highlights the team's video analysis and breakdown processes, involving a larger video team and multiple people preparing game plans. The Bruins are also dealing with an injury to star center Lauren Betts, who has been sidelined since Dec. 20 due to a foul that targeted her legs. Betts' absence will be a factor as the team faces Nebraska, who features a competitive size matchup with eight players over 6 feet tall
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