The No. 11-ranked UCLA Bruins women's basketball team begins the new season as defending national champions but finds themselves labeled as underdogs by oddsmakers. Head coach Cori Close returns with a roster that includes standout player Sienna Betts as the program aims to repeat its championship success.
The Bruins captured their first national title last season, yet early rankings and betting lines suggest they are not favored to win again. Close and Betts will look to prove doubters wrong as the team navigates a challenging schedule.
