Fresh off their first-ever national championship, the UCLA Bruins aren't just celebrating a title—they're making WNBA Draft history. In a stunning display of the program's talent, a record five Bruins were selected in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Draft, with a potential sixth on the way to set another unprecedented mark.

The historic night was headlined by two-time All-American and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Lauren Betts, whose dominant post play was rewarded with the No. 4 overall pick by the Washington Mystics. Betts' selection ignited a remarkable run, with three consecutive UCLA players hearing their names called.

The full first-round haul for the Bruins showcases the depth of their championship roster: Gabriela Jaquez went No. 5 to the Chicago Sky, Kiki Rice was selected No. 6 by the Toronto Tempo, Angela Dugalić joined Betts in Washington at No. 9, and Gianna Keepkens rounded out the record group at No. 15 to the Connecticut Sun.

This shatters the previous benchmark, as only four other schools had ever seen five players selected in an entire draft. UCLA matched that historic total in the first round alone. With guard Charlisse Leger-Walker a strong prospect for the second round, the Bruins could soon stand alone with six total draftees.

This draft triumph is the perfect capstone to a legendary 37-1 season, which culminated just eight days ago with a dominant NCAA championship victory over South Carolina. While head coach Cori Close faces a major rebuild, the legacy of this team is now permanently etched in the record books, proving that championship culture in Westwood translates directly to success at the professional level.