UCLA women’s basketball signs Slovenian guard Lina Jerkovic

As part of her efforts to get back to a familiar place, Cori Close has gone overseas.

The UCLA women’s basketball coach on Sunday imported an international prospect in Lina Jerkovic, a 5-foot-9 Slovenian guard who could accelerate the Bruins’ attempt to repeat as national champions.

Jerkovic has shown significant promise on the international stage,...