"Mother, this is absolutely incredible. I am floored." That was Nicole's text message last Sunday, sent during first official photo shoot as a UCLA Bruin. This relatively recent, annual tradition with the women's basketball team is rumored to cost tens of thousands of dollars. More importantly, it is intended to set the tone for a season of excellence. Her brother calls these pictures "over the top." Her dad is not a fan of the long hair and makeup. I will always prefer her hair in a ponytail, so I can appreciate her cheekbones. Yet I must share a key story behind the scenes of this photo shoot. Location: Quizote Studios in West Hollywood The girls are getting the full hair and makeup treatment, emerging one by one for their individual pictures. It's Nicole's turn to put on "her blues." She sees this jersey for the first time. Nicole emerges from the green room into the open studio, where production assistants, ba
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