Lauren Betts: From NCAA Champion to WNBA Top Pick

Fresh off a national championship and straight into the WNBA, Lauren Betts is back, and her life has officially gone bonkers (in the best way).

In just a few weeks, Lauren led UCLA to its first-ever title, became a top-five WNBA draft pick, signed major deals, and somehow stayed grounded through it all. She joins Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach to break down the whirlwind: winning it all, draft night with her teammates, and stepping into the next chapter with the Washington Mystics.

They also get into the real stuff—team culture, confidence, handling pressure, and why vulnerability has been her biggest superpower.

Plus: WNBA Draft chaos, UCLA’s historic takeover, and the emotional moments that made this week unforgettable.

00:00:00 – Welcome to the Party 🎉
00:03:14 – USWNT vs Japan Recap + Tough Loss Lessons
00:07:34 – Abby’s Springsteen Night w/ Jimmy Kimmel
00:09:59 – WNBA Draft Breakdown 🔥
00:19:27 – Lauren Betts Joins the Party 🏆
00:22:24 – “Craziest Week of My Life”
00:28:10 – UCLA Culture + Winning Formula
00:32:22 – Betts on Confidence, Growth & Next Chapter
00:36:35 – What She’s Most Proud Of
00:38:33 – Abby’s Real Talk on Post-Win Blues
00:41:27 – What’s Next + LOVB Finals Preview

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