UCLA star Lauren Betts, who led her team to an NCAA championship, is poised for a top-five selection in the 2026 WNBA Draft. The mock draft, released ahead of the April 13 event, projects eight players from UCLA and South Carolina to be chosen in the first round. With the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo securing picks 6 and 7 respectively, the draft's top selection remains a topic of debate among teams. Betts' performance in the national title game has solidified her status as a top prospect for the upcoming season.