Lauren Betts is coming off one of the most dominant March Madness runs we have seen in recent memory, leading UCLA to their first ever Women's college title.

Betts is a game altering anchor who has averaged more than 2 blocks a game her last 3 college seasons, with her towering 6'7" frame often forcing guards to abandon the paint entirely rather than challenge her length. One of the most underappreciated parts of Betts' game is how she is able to stay disciplined, having a rarely low foul rate despite the high block volume.

Offensively, Betts is extremely efficient, averaging about 62% from the field across her college career. Her shot diet consists of a lot of post ups and sealing off the smaller defender before flipping it in right over them. While Betts' 3 point shot remains non-existent, her assist numbers have risen every season of her college career, showcasing a growing playmaking ability that forces defenses to respect her as a facilitator and prevents them from simply collapsing on her in the paint.

There are some concerns that Betts' traditional bruising big type of game won't translate as well to the WNBA, but her high floor and combination of size and defensive prowess make her a guaranteed top selection.

Kiki Rice has risen up draftboards following a standout senior season where she contributed to UCLA's historic 2026 championship run. Standing at 5'11", Rice is an all rounded floor general who possesses a rare level of poise, leadership and scoring versatility and is capable of controlling the game's tempo without needing high usage to be effective.

Rice is an absolute blur running downhill, thriving when she can push the pace and put immediate pressure on a retreating defense. Her scoring arsenal has become increasingly sharp, defined by a lethal mid range game where she is one of the draft's most elite pull up shooters.

The outside jumper remains Rice's most significant swing skill. After spending much of her career as a low to mid 30% shooter from deep, she converted a career best 38% this past season. If this perimeter consistency holds and continues to improve at the next level, Rice has the chance to be a legitimate 3 level scoring threat.

As both a defender and a playmaker, Rice tends to make the right play rather than the flashy one, which is a testament to her high basketball IQ and maturity. Her ability to utilise her high motor and lateral speed to turn back opposing ball handlers makes her a reliable and consistent perimeter defender.

Flau'Jae Johnson is one of the most exciting and dynamic players in this year's class. Standing at 5'10", Johnson is an explosive guard/wing that combines vertical pop and end to end speed with a handle that allows her to fully leverage that physicality in space.

Johnson is able to score efficiently at all three levels. Whether operating out of the pick and roll or creating in isolation, she gets to her spots with ease, using long strides and bursts to create separation. She plays with a natural confidence and flair, capable of breaking defenders down and making difficult shots look routine.

Johnson offers high level defensive upside at the WNBA level. Her athleticism allows her to mirror ball handlers in isolation and navigate screens with ease. Averaging close to a block per game as a guard, Johnson has great timing and verticality to challenge taller opponents on the weakside.

At times, however, Flau'Jae can overcomplicate the game, often overdribbling or predetermining her next move before she gets there. She also needs to clean up her passing and processing as she has a pretty bad assist to turnover ratio. Her low assist to turnover ratio highlights the need for improved processing and cleaner reads, particularly if she's going to take on more on ball responsibility at the next level.