Summary
UCLA Bruins women's basketball team won their first NCAA national championship. Several players, including Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez, are expected to be chosen in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Betts and Jaquez have stated they will continue their dance routines despite criticism.
Key Facts
- UCLA Bruins women's basketball team won the NCAA national championship with a victory over South Carolina.
- The team finished the season with a record of 37 wins and 1 loss.
- Lauren Betts was named the Most Outstanding Player in the championship game.
- Gabriela Jaquez was the top scorer in the final game with 21 points.
- Betts is projected to be the 4th overall pick by the Washington Mystics in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
- Jaquez is projected to be picked 11th overall, possibly joining Betts in Washington, D.C.
- The Bruins completed their season on a 31-game winning streak.
- Betts and Jaquez are known for performing dance routines during games and plan to continue this despite criticism.
