Former Stanford center Lauren Betts will transfer to UCLA, she announced via social media Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know:
- The No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2022 according to ESPN, Betts initially chose Stanford over Arizona State, Baylor, Louisville, Notre Dame, Oregon, South Carolina, UCLA and UConn.
- During her freshman season, Betts appeared in 33 games for the Cardinal, averaging 5.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.5 rebounds.
- Stanford entered the NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed but was eliminated in the second round after getting upset by No. 8 Ole Miss.
- UCLA advanced to the Sweet 16 before being knocked out of the tournament by South Carolina.
The Athletic’s instant analysis:
How Betts fits with the Bruins
Back when Betts was deciding on which college she would initially attend, UCLA was among her final choices, so it’s not exactly surprising she’s joining the Bruins now.
UCLA now has perhaps the most intriguing collection of sophomores in the entire country. Last year, five of their freshman finished with double-digit minutes per game averages, with Kiki Rice, the No. 2 recruit in the Class of 2022, highlighting the group. Add Betts into that talented mix, and on to a team that also features veterans Emily Bessoir, Camryn Brown and Charisma Osborne and UCLA…
