Kiki Rice, UCLA's veteran point guard, led her team to their first NCAA women's basketball championship in program history, solidifying her status as a top prospect for the 2026 WNBA Draft. With a standout performance in the title game—scoring 10 points, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out five assists—Rice earned All-Tournament honors and is now expected to hear her name called early in the draft. A two-time McDonald's All-American and co-MVP of the 2022 game, Rice's journey from UCLA to the WNBA represents a defining moment for women's basketball.
Kiki Rice's WNBA Draft Journey Begins After Historic UCLA Championship
The Bruins' star point guard sets the standard for excellence on and off the court.
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