UCLA WBB Lands Notre Dame Transfer KK Bransford
TL;DR
UCLA women's basketball has signed Notre Dame transfer KK Bransford, who has one year of NCAA eligibility left. Bransford averaged 7.4 points and 4 rebounds per game last season and brings valuable experience to the Bruins.
Key points
- UCLA women's basketball signed KK Bransford from Notre Dame
- Bransford has one year of NCAA eligibility remaining
- She averaged 7.4 points and 4 rebounds last season
- Bransford brings veteran experience and versatility
- UCLA has signed five transfers this offseason
UCLA women’s basketball acquired Notre Dame transfer guard KK Bransford on Tuesday. Bransford was part of the Notre Dame program for four seasons. She redshirted the 2024-25 season as a junior after suffering a lower-body injury, which means she is joining UCLA with one year of NCAA eligibility remaining.
NEWS: Notre Dame transfer KK Bransford has committed to UCLA.
The 5-11 senior averaged 7.4 ppg, 4 rpg and 1.1 spg this season.
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— Talia Goodman (@TaliaGoodmanWBB) April 28, 2026 Bransford is the fifth transfer the Bruins have added this offseason. In addition to Bransford, UCLA has signed North Carolina guard Elina Aarnisalo, Arkansas guard Bonnie Deas, TCU guard Donovyn Hunter and Iowa State forward Addy Brown. After winning the national championship earlier in April, UCLA head coach Cori Close said she wanted to sign five transfers. With the addition of Bransford, UCLA has 11 players and has room to sign more players this offseason.
What Does Bransford Bring to UCLA?
Bransford will bring veteran experience and versatility to the Bruins’ squad next season. She has experience playing every position on the court except for center, and Bransford started in nine of 24 games she played in with the Fighting Irish last season.
She averaged 7.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals across those 24 games. Bransford missed 12 games in the middle of the season with a knee injury.
With the Fighting Irish, Bransford won two Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season titles and one ACC Tournament title.
Q&A
What are KK Bransford's statistics from her time at Notre Dame?
KK Bransford averaged 7.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game during her last season at Notre Dame.
How many transfers has UCLA women's basketball signed this offseason?
UCLA women's basketball has signed five transfers this offseason, including KK Bransford.
What achievements did KK Bransford have while playing at Notre Dame?
While at Notre Dame, KK Bransford won two Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season titles and one ACC Tournament title.
