Overview

• UCLA faces UConn in the 2025 NCAA Final Four on April 4, with Lauren Betts as the centerpiece of the Bruins' success this season.
• Betts, a 6-foot-7 junior center, has averaged 23.0 points and 9.3 rebounds per game in the tournament, showcasing her dominance in the paint.
• She was named the Naismith Women's Defensive Player of the Year on April 2, recognizing her defensive impact and Big Ten-leading 99 blocks this season.
• Key tournament performances include a 30-point, 14-rebound game in the second round and a career-high six blocks in the Elite Eight against LSU.
• The Bruins aim to extend their historic season, with Betts' physicality and leadership critical against UConn's defensive strategies.