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Mystics’ Lauren Betts wins 2026 Honda Sport Award

The college basketball season is long over and the UCLA Bruins’ national championship in the rearview, but Lauren Betts continues to clean up on the awards front even as she begins her WNBA career with the Washington Mystics. The latest award the new Mystics center took home was the Honda Sport Award, an award given […] The post Mystics’ Lauren Betts wins 2026 Honda Sport Award appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mystics’ Lauren Betts delivers confident take on WNBA career outlook

The Washington Mystics have a foundational piece after drafting Lauren Betts as the fourth overall pick in the recently concluded WNBA Draft. Some were surprised that Betts was still available for the Mystics, especially since she was on the heels of leading UCLA to its first national title in the NCAA Women’s Tournament with a […] The post Mystics’ Lauren Betts delivers confident take on WNBA career outlook appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angel Reese welcomes Lauren Betts to Reebok family after going 4th overall in 2026 WNBA Draft

Washington Mystics rookie center Lauren Betts signed a shoe deal with Reebok on Wednesday, becoming the fifth active WNBA player on the brand’s basketball roster. The No. 4 overall draft pick in the 2026 draft now joins Angel Reese, Aneesah Morrow, DiJonai Carrington, and Lexie Brown as part of the company’s growing investment in women’s […] The post Angel Reese welcomes Lauren Betts to Reebok family after going 4th overall in 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kiki Rice makes Tempo admission during 2026 WNBA Draft

Kiki Rice had an interesting admission to make as she begins her WNBA career with the incoming franchise Toronto Tempo. Rice ended her collegiate career with a bang, helping the UCLA Bruins reach the mountaintop by beating South Carolina to win the national championship this year. She, alongside Lauren Betts, played pivotal roles in helping […] The post Kiki Rice makes Tempo admission during 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UCLA Bruins make WNBA Draft history with Sun’s 18th pick

The UCLA women’s basketball team are having the best month a team could possibly have. Led by head coach Cori Close, the UCLA Bruins closed out their 37-1 season with a National Championship over South Carolina. Gabriela Jaquez led the way for the Bruins with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Jaquez was one […] The post UCLA Bruins make WNBA Draft history with Sun’s 18th pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tempo select UCLA star with historic pick at 2026 WNBA Draft

The expansion Toronto Tempo made franchise history Monday night, selecting Kiki Rice with their first-ever pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Rice was taken sixth overall, marking a notable run for UCLA Bruins women’s basketball players early in the draft. Rice’s selection made it three UCLA players chosen within the first six picks and the third […] The post Tempo select UCLA star with historic pick at 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Which team selected UCLA’s Lauren Betts at 2026 WNBA Draft

UCLA women’s basketball star Lauren Betts was selected No. 4 overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Betts was part of a strong early run on frontcourt talent, following TCU’s Olivia Miles at No. 2 to the Minnesota Lynx and Spain’s Awa Fam Thiam at No. 3 to the Seattle Storm. […] The post Which team selected UCLA’s Lauren Betts at 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Olivia Miles sends ‘fire’ warning to WNBA about potential Paige Bueckers team-up

The Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, and one potential name to pair up with Paige Bueckers is former TCU guard Olivia Miles. Miles is just one of a couple of players who could potentially hear their names called as the No. 1 pick, including Bueckers’ former UConn […] The post Olivia Miles sends ‘fire’ warning to WNBA about potential Paige Bueckers team-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UCLA hoping for history-making WNBA draft

The WNBA didn’t invite Charlisse Leger-Walker to its draft? Too bad. The UCLA point guard joined her teammates in New York anyway — and she might just make league officials look foolish. Five Bruins — Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez, Gianna Kneepkens and Angela Dugalic — received official invitations to attend what could be...

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Lauren Betts Makes Her Feelings Known About Potentially Teaming Up With Paige Bueckers at Dallas Wings

UCLA Bruins’ Lauren Betts is destined to become one of the top five picks in the WNBA Draft. Many have claimed that she deserves to become the first pick this year. If she does end up as the No. 1 pick, she will be teaming up with Paige Bueckers at the Dallas Wings. She recently […]

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