It’s an early-season practice at UCLA, and the ball is — as it often is — in Lauren Betts’ hands. The junior center has her back to the basket, but instead of posting up her defender, she unleashes a turnaround fadeaway.

UCLA junior Lauren Betts will return for the 2025-26 season, per ESPN. Betts is having a breakout season, averaging 20.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting an astounding 64% from the field.