Lauren Betts Powers UCLA to Second Round in Historic NCAA Tournament Run

The 6-foot-7 center has emerged as a dominant force, helping UCLA secure its first-ever No. 1 overall seed and a commanding opening-round victory.

UCLA advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with an 84-46 win over Southern, led by Lauren Betts' standout performance.
Betts, a 6-foot-7 junior center, transferred from Stanford and is averaging nearly 20 points and 10 rebounds per game this season.
The Bruins earned the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament for the first time in school history, with Betts playing a pivotal role in their success.
Betts uses her platform to advocate for tall women, encouraging them to embrace their height and find confidence in their unique attributes.
Coming from an athletic family, Betts is a national player of the year candidate and is seen as a key figure in the growing prominence of women's basketball.