Los Angeles is getting front-row seats to women’s college basketball’s best.
Two top-five teams call the city home amid the sport’s rapid rise in popularity.
“It’s really great that the other school across town is really good too, so it creates more competitive spirit, especially with the fans,” said junior guard Gabriela Jaquez.

This post was updated Nov. 13 at 2:18 a.m.
Westwood’s two basketball programs are entering a novel era in the Big Ten this season. Amid external changes and roster turnovers within both UCLA men’s basketball and No.

Friendly competition can help even the best of players grow.
And with junior point guard Kiki Rice out of the lineup for UCLA women’s basketball with a minor shoulder injury, a freshman has stepped into her place.

The arrival of a new season brings many fresh faces – especially in the modern era of name, image and likeness and the transfer portal. Nine of the Bruins’ 17 players are in their first year under Mick Cronin as the sixth-year head coach aims for a return to the NCAA Tournament.

In a prime steakhouse, it’s rare to be well-done.
Because in Westwood’s kitchen – be it a McDonald’s All-American or not – everyone begins on the same grill as the rest.