UCLA’s Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez & Coach Cori Close talk Toughness, and a Championship Process

Cari and Jemele sit down with UCLA’s Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez to discuss their back-to-back Big Ten Championships, the lessons learned from last season, and the importance of mental toughness. Later, Coach Cori Close brings her positivity to the show, reflecting on leadership, program culture, and the evolving landscape of women’s basketball. And Cari reveals what kind of student she was and where she worked. Hint: “Freeze, put that book down.”

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