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Apr 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard-forward Aubrey Griffin (44) shoots the ball as Washington Mystics center Lauren Betts (51) defends in the second half at Entertainment & Sports Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

In last tune up game, Lauren Betts answers the call and is ready to begin her WNBA career

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May 4, 2026

Kiki Rice settled in nicely in last tune up game before regular season starts

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May 2, 2026

Donovyn Hunter will be a key piece as UCLA rebuilds their roster after championship run

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Apr 30, 2026

Sienna Betts looks to lead the Bruins into a new era in 2026

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Apr 30, 2026

New York Liberty forward Kennedy Burke (22) drives to the basket against Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) in the second half of Game One of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs first round at PHX Arena on Sept. 14, 2025.

Former Bruin Kennedy Burke expected to play a big role for the Connecticut Sun

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Apr 29, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Kiki Rice who was selected sixth overall by the Toronto Tempo during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

After going No. 6 earlier this month, Kiki Rice opens her career as the first ever Toronto draft pick

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Apr 29, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Charlisse Leger-Walker who was selected eighteenth overall by the Connecticut Sun during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Charlisse Leger-Walker opens her WNBA career with the Connecticut Sun

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Apr 29, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Addy Brown (24) celebrates with the crowd against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Addy Brown will be the veteran presence on the Bruins for a young 2026 roster

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Apr 29, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats guard Asia Boone (8) defends Arkansas Razorbacks guard Bonnie Deas (22) Wednesday, March 4, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament first round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Bonnie Deas will provide stingy defense and rebounding in 2026 for the Bruins

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Apr 29, 2026

Apr 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Mystics center Lauren Betts (51) drives to the basket as Minnesota Lynx forward Jade Masogayo (15) defends in the first half at Entertainment & Sports Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Lauren Betts opens WNBA career in first preseason game for the Washington Mystics

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Apr 25, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Gabriela Jaquez who was selected fifth overall by the Chicago Sky during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Gabriela Jaquez opens up her WNBA career for the Chicago Sky

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Apr 25, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones' forward Addy Brown (24) takes a three-point shot against Oklahoma State Cowgirls during the first quarter in the senior day women basketball at Hilton Coliseum on February. 25, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

UCLA makes big-time addition and adds Addy Brown to the mix

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Apr 24, 2026

Mar 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Timea Gardiner (30) during an NCAA Tournament second round game against the Richmond Spiders at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Timea Gardiner set to play the veteran role for a young UCLA women's team

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Apr 18, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Fort Worth, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elina Aarnisalo (17) scores a basket against UConn Huskies forward Serah Williams (22) during the second half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Elina Aarnisalo returns to UCLA a better and more experienced player

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Storrs, CT, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Addy Brown (24) looks to pass the ball against Syracuse Orange forward Journey Thompson (2) in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Addy Brown would provide UCLA with a veteran player that can elevate the offense

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Apr 16, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Gianna Kneepkens who was selected fifteenth overall by the Connecticut Sun during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Gianna Kneepkens caps off historic first round for UCLA as fifth player selected

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Apr 14, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Angela Dugalic who was selected ninth overall by the Washington Mystics during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Angela Dugalić's hard work pays off by going No. 9 to the Washington Mystics

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Apr 14, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Kiki Rice who was selected sixth overall by the Toronto Tempo during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Kiki Rice goes No. 6 in WNBA Draft and makes history as Toronto's first ever pick

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Apr 13, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Gabriela Jaquez who was selected fifth overall by the Chicago Sky during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Gabriela Jaquez caps amazing senior season by storming all the way up to No. 5 in the WNBA Draft

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Apr 13, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Lauren Betts who was selected fourth overall by the Washington Mystics during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Lauren Betts goes No.4 to the Washington Mystics in historic draft for UCLA Bruins

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Apr 13, 2026

UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) drives into the lane against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the NCAA women's basketball national championship at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 5, 2026.

Kiki Rice holds her place at No. 5 in last WNBA mock draft by the Athletic

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Apr 11, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) celebrates on the podium after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Athletic bumps Lauren Betts up to No. 2 in last WNBA mock draft before Monday

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Apr 10, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats forward Amelia Hassett (32) and Arkansas Razorbacks guard Bonnie Deas (22) go for the ball Wednesday, March 4, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament first round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

UCLA begins their reload with one of the best rebounding guards in the nation in Bonnie Deas

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Apr 9, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Aaliyah Crump (23) dribbles against UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Aaliyah Crump enters the portal and is a perfect fit to UCLA on a three-year timeline

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Apr 6, 2026

Miami RedHawks guard Tamar Singer (13) hits a 3-point basket over Ohio Bobcats guard Monica Williams (13) in the first quarter of the NCAA Basketball game at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio, on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Tamar Singer is a two-way guard that can help fill a need that UCLA has at guard

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Apr 6, 2026

Dec 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Sienna Betts (16) battles Cal Poly Mustangs guard Katie Peiffer (8) and forward Charish Thompson (32) for a rebound during the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Charish Thompson hits the transfer portal with a high ceiling and three years of eligibility

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Uncasville, CT, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Skylar Forbes (11) shoots the ball against Creighton Bluejays guard Norah Gessert (30) in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Skylar Forbes from Marquette hits the transfer portal and should make immediate impact with new school

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Apr 6, 2026

UT Martin's guard Kenley McCarn (44) pushes against Tennessee guard Ruby Whitehorn (2) during a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee Lady Vols and UT Martin at Thomspson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Kenley McCarn hits the transfer portal as an intriguing name at guard

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Apr 6, 2026

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