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UCLA Star Lauren Betts Gets Big News Days After Being Drafted No. 4 Overall

UCLA Star Lauren Betts Gets Big News Days After Being Drafted No. 4 Overall

Summary

Lauren Betts, a former UCLA basketball star, was drafted fourth overall in the WNBA draft. Shortly after, she signed a new endorsement deal with Reebok, adding to several other business partnerships.

Key Facts

  • Lauren Betts played for UCLA and helped the team win its first national championship.
  • She was picked fourth overall in this year’s WNBA draft.
  • Betts is 6 feet 7 inches tall and plays as a center.
  • She signed an endorsement deal with Reebok.
  • Betts already has partnerships with Under Armour, AT&T, C4 Energy, Cash App, Allstate, Raising Cane’s, and NYX Professional Makeup.
  • She won many awards including Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Tournament and Defensive Player of the Year honors.
  • Last season, she averaged 17.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.1 blocks, and 1 steal per game.
  • Betts will join two former UCLA teammates on the Washington Mystics WNBA team.

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