UCLA made WNBA draft history, and here’s how the 6 rookies have fared
Gabriella Jaquez (Chicago Sky), Kiki Rice (Toronto Tempo), and Lauren Betts (Washington Mystics) have all stood out for their respective teams.
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(Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images Just days after winning the NCAA championship, UCLA made history on WNBA Draft night. Six Bruins were drafted, and four were picked in the top 10, with Lauren Betts (No. 4), Gabriela Jaquez (No.
5), and Kiki Rice (No. 6) going back-to-back-to-back. Now, less than two weeks into the season, all six rookies have made their mark.
Let’s take a look at how they’ve impacted their respective teams in the early days. Lauren Betts: No. 4 overall, Washington Mystics 2026 stats so far: 5.
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