UCLA Star Lauren Betts Details ‘Insane’ Celeb Shoutout After Title
Many celebrities have congratulated UCLA women’s basketball for winning the program’s first NCAA title on Sunday. Professional sports teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have honored the Bruins during recent games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even former United States president Barack Obama congratulated UCLA on social media.
But when asked who has been the craziest celebrity to congratulate her and the Bruins on winning the national championship, senior center Lauren Betts answered pop star Tate McRae. “Tate McRae,” Betts said, per a video from Dodgers Nation’s Ava Brand. “I’m sorry, nothing tops Tate McRae.
I love LeBron (James), I love Obama down but Tate McRae was insane. I can’t believe she even recognized me, that’s crazy. ” View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Sports Report (@lasportsreport) UCLA’s Iconic Halftime Performance Was To A Tate McRae Song The Bruins have a special connection to McRae’s music.
Betts, senior forward Gabriela Jaquez and graduate student guard Charlisse Leger-Walker went viral when they danced to McRae’s song “ You Broke Me First” during a halftime performance at UCLA men’s basketball game on March 3. The trio performed this dance after big wins during the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins danced to McRae’s song after winning the national championship and recently performed it with the Clippers Spirit on Wednesday.
Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Gabriela Jaquez (left), center Lauren Betts (center) and guard Charlisse Leger-Walker pose after victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National Championship game of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images