Cori Close breaks down UCLA's 2026 National Championship victory over South Carolina, and dives deep into what made this team special, her experiences with Coach Wooden, and even her relationship with Dawn Staley 0:00 - Intro 3:16 - The Impact of the Championship 6:24 - Coach Wooden's Lasting Legacy 11:15 - he Challenges of College Basketball 16:18 - Building a Winning Program 20:07 - Cori Close's Coaching Journey 32:36 - UCLA's Basketball Legacy and Excellence 35:10 - Navigating Social Media in Coaching 37:51 - The South Carolina Game Plan 40:40 - The UCLA Bruins' Strategy 43:39 - UCLA's Journey to the Final Four 50:12 - The Art of Pre-Game Preparation for Coaches 1:03:46 - Halftime Strategies and Team Motivation 1:10:17 - Celebrating the Championship Win 1:11:54 - Grading the Game and Its Legacy 1:21:29 - The Jersey Debate 1:29:29 - Fast Food Mount Rushmore Got game / guest recommendations, old stories, topics to debate, or even a little bit of advice for us? Give us a ring and leave your message at 424-291-2290. — LISTEN HERE: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XCaxqeyDJF9VrNW0ViPo3?si=1d2b82ded0834000 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/games-with-names/id1639821773 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@gameswithnames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameswithnames Twitter: https://twitter.com/gameswithnames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gameswithnames Snapchat: https://story.snapchat.com/p/997fa5b8-a1b7-4dd4-8f5b-a01f805df2ac FOLLOW Cori Close : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachcoriclose/?hl=en Hosted by former Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman, Games with Names is a podcast on the search to find the greatest games of all time. From the infamous to the unforgettable, we dive back into the classic matchups and eras across all of sports history. Joined by the players, coaches, and celebrity fans that lived it, we’ll uncover first-hand insights and never-before-heard stories, shining new light and perspective on the greatest games of all time.