By: Mark Patton
Cori Close's first thoughts on Sunday after coaching UCLA to its first-ever NCAA Women's Basketball championship were about … Close-ness.
Mark Patton is a Sports Columnist at Noozhawk. He is a longtime local sports writer who covers both team and individual sports, focusing on various sports disciplines and competitive sports. Mark's work has been featured in Severna Park Voice, Pasadena Voice, Rugby365.com, West Branch Times, JD Supra, and the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) as well as Munster Rugby.
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Mark Patton's articles primarily cover local sports events, particularly focusing on college athletics in Santa Barbara. He frequently provides event coverage and evolving stories in the world of sports, with a strong emphasis on basketball. Given this focus, he is likely to be interested in pitches related to upcoming games or tournaments involving the mentioned teams or athletes.
Experts who can provide insightful commentary on game strategies, player performance analysis, or trends within college athletic programs - especially for basketball and baseball - could capture Mark's interest. Additionally, individuals closely involved with UCSB's athletic department may also find success when reaching out to him.
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