It took her 15 years to finally hoist the national championship trophy. But Close finally did it with the help of her star-studded senior class who put South Carolina in an inescapable hole en rout…
PHOENIX — UCLA coach Cori Close’s mom waited out of camera view before her daughter welcomed her into her arms.
After a long embrace with yellow-and-blue confetti still trickling down, a teary-eyed Close tried to put into words what winning a national championship meant.
“It’s immeasurably more than I can ask or imagine,” Close said. “It’s beyond my wildest dreams.”
In an age of instant gratification, Close committed to doing things her way.
The remarkable moment happened after Kye Robinson airballed an awkward-looking shot from the side of the basket.
An 18-year-old woman also sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital in a helicopter.
“The kids are enjoying it, loving it. Parents are having a great time. It’s been awesome,” the pastor’s wife said.