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Louisville head coach Jeff Walz, left, discusses a call with a referee during the second half against Virginia in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Louisville, Ky.

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Cori Close sounds a warning on coaching's new grind as UCLA's postseason run rolls on

Cori Close sounds a warning on coaching's new grind as UCLA's postseason run rolls on

Cori Close isn’t sure how much longer she’ll be coaching. The responsibilities of coaches have changed a lot in her 33 years in the game. Between the transfer portal, name image and likeness and revenue sharing, coaching has changed. It’s not just about recruiting players from high school, but also now about keeping your team together each season. The transfer portal was moved this year to open up the day after the national championship game.