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UCLA's Lauren Betts Named Player of the Week

1/28/2025

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UCLA junior Lauren Betts has made waves in women's college basketball, earning the title of national player of the week. She dazzled fans with an impressive average of 27.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and six blocks per game, including a jaw-dropping nine blocks against Baylor. Meanwhile, UCLA holds strong as the top-ranked team, with Texas making a comeback into the top five of the AP poll.

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UCLA junior Lauren Betts has made waves in women's college basketball, earning the title of national player of the week. She dazzled fans with an impressive average of 27.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and six blocks per game, including a jaw-dropping nine blocks against Baylor. Meanwhile, UCLA holds strong as the top-ranked team, with Texas making a comeback into the top five of the AP poll.