Fresh off national title, UCLA adds impact transfer KK Bransford
UCLA women's basketball, fresh off winning a national title, has added former Notre Dame guard KK Bransford as a transfer to help replenish its roster. Bransford, a 5-foot-11 versatile player and redshirt senior, brings championship experience and veteran leadership after injuries shortened her final seasons with the Fighting Irish. Head coach Cori Close has now secured five transfers for the upcoming season as the Bruins rebuild following the departure of six seniors. The team still has roster space available, indicating potential for further additions.
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Sports Fresh off national title, UCLA adds impact transfer KK Bransford By Ben Bolch Published April 28, 2026, 9:13 p.m. ET Cori Close wasn’t kidding when she said her team was going to reload. The UCLA women’s basketball coach added a fifth transfer on Tuesday when the Bruins secured a commitment from former Notre Dame guard KK Bransford. Notre Dame guard KK Bransford missed her entire junior season due to injury before he senior season was cut short last year after suffering a midseason knee injury. Getty Images A versatile player who will be a redshirt senior next season, the 5-foot-11 Bransford played every position except center for the Fighting Irish.
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