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T<\/span>he celebration isn’t over for UCLA Bruins women’s basketball. Fresh off their NCAA championship<\/strong>, the Bruins turned the WNBA Draft<\/strong> into another historic night, cementing their place among the greatest teams in college basketball history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Stars like Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice were selected with picks No. 4 through No. 6, highlighting the program’s incredible depth and elite talent pipeline<\/strong>. UCLA became the first team ever to produce five first-round picks<\/strong> and six total selections in a single WNBA Draft class<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Betts landed with the Washington Mystics, Jaquez was picked by the Chicago Sky, and Rice made history as the first selection for expansion franchise Toronto Tempo.<\/p>\n After finishing the season 37-1 and dominating the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball in the title game, the Bruins carried that momentum into a whirlwind week filled with celebrations, national appearances and now WNBA Draft success<\/strong>.<\/p>\n “These are like my sisters,” Betts said. “To see your family achieve something like this is incredible.”<\/p>\n Under head coach Cori Close, UCLA showcased the power of team-first basketball<\/strong>, proving that championship culture<\/strong> and player development<\/strong> can translate into both team success and individual pro careers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Bruins didn’t just win a title – they set a new standard. Their record-breaking draft night surpassed legendary programs like UConn Huskies women’s basketball and Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball, reinforcing their place in history.<\/p>\nUCLA makes WNBA Draft history<\/h2>\n
A championship run to remember<\/h2>\n
Legacy of a historic team<\/h2>\n