History of Lauren Betts in Timeline

Lauren Betts is an American college basketball player currently playing for the UCLA Bruins. Formerly ranked as the number one recruit in her class by ESPN, she began her collegiate career with the Stanford Cardinal before transferring to UCLA after her first season. She played high school basketball at Grandview High School in Aurora, Colorado. Betts has twice earned first-team All-American honors with the Bruins, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in college basketball.

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1998: Michelle Betts' National Title

In 1998, Lauren Betts' mother, Michelle, won a national title playing volleyball for Long Beach State.

October 15, 2003: Lauren Betts' birth

On October 15, 2003, Lauren Marie Betts was born. She would grow up to become a prominent college basketball player.

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2019: FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship

In 2019, Lauren Betts won a gold medal with the United States under-16 national team at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Chile, averaging 12.2 points, 13.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game.

January 13, 2021: Commitment to Stanford

On January 13, 2021, Lauren Betts committed to playing college basketball for Stanford, choosing them over offers from Notre Dame, Oregon, UCLA, UConn, and South Carolina.

2021: FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2021, Lauren Betts, as the youngest member, won a gold medal with the under-19 national team at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Hungary, averaging 11.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game.

November 9, 2022: Season-High Performance

On November 9, 2022, Lauren Betts recorded a season-high 18 points, six rebounds, and three blocks in a 104–40 win over Cal State Northridge.

2022: Ranked #1 Player

In 2022, Lauren Betts was considered a five-star recruit and the number one player in her class by ESPN.

2023: FIBA AmeriCup Silver Medal

In 2023, Lauren Betts played for the senior national team at the FIBA AmeriCup in Mexico, helping her team win a silver medal while averaging 11.4 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.

January 2024: Mental Health Break

In January 2024, Lauren Betts missed four games due to a medical issue, later disclosed as time to focus on her mental health.

November 10, 2024: Win Over Colgate

On November 10, 2024, Lauren Betts scored 31 points and had nine rebounds in an 81–63 win over Colgate.

January 20, 2025: Record-Breaking Performance Against Baylor

On January 20, 2025, Lauren Betts tallied 24 points, nine rebounds, and a program-record nine blocks in a 72–57 win against AP No. 25 Baylor.

January 26, 2025: Career-High Performance Against Maryland

On January 26, 2025, Lauren Betts posted a career-high 33 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks in an 82–67 victory over AP No. 8 Maryland, shooting 14-of-15 from the field.

July 21, 2025: Signing with Unrivaled

On July 21, 2025, Lauren Betts and her sister, Sienna, signed NIL deals with Unrivaled, a 3x3 basketball league, as part of "The Future is Unrivaled Class of 2025".

2025: Lisa Leslie Award

During her 2025–26 season, Betts earned her second Lisa Leslie Award, along with other accomplishments.

2025: Awards and Achievements in 2025

In 2025, Lauren Betts achieved significant milestones, including leading the Bruins to their First Big Ten Tournament Championship, earning the title of Most Outstanding Player of the tournament, being named a First Team All-American by both AP and USBWA, becoming a finalist for the Naismith Women's Player of the Year, and winning the Naismith Women’s College Defensive Player of the Year. She also received the Lisa Leslie Award and was named to the NCAA WBB Final Four all-tournament team.

2025: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Appearance

In 2025, Lauren Betts appeared in the 10th season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars as a guest who received a makeover as part of a weekly challenge.

2026: UCLA National Championship and MOP Award

In 2026, Lauren Betts led UCLA to a national championship and was named the NCAA tournament Most Outstanding Player (MOP).

2026: Big Ten Player of the Year and NCAA Tournament MOP

In 2026, Lauren Betts was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and repeated as the conference's defensive player of the year. She also led UCLA to win both the Big Ten regular season title and tournament championship, and was named the NCAA tournament MOP after the Bruins won the 2026 national championship.