Lauren Betts was the Big Ten and national defensive player of the year, led UCLA to a Big Ten title and was the first, first-team All-American in program history. She also helped the Bruins get to their first NCAA Tournament Final Four.

If there’s one thing UCLA’s Elite Eight victory showed, it’s that the Bruins are about more than just Lauren Betts. The 6-foot-7 All America center is the centerpiece of UCLA’s offense and a menace for their opponents.

Lauren Betts and the No. 1 seed UCLA Bruins are still dancing in Final Four for the first time in the women’s NCAA tournament. While Lauren and the team await to play the UConn Huskies on Friday with a trip to the championship game on the line,