Betts, who was named the Naismith Women's Defensive Player of the Year on Wednesday, is coming off a strong defensive performance inside the paint in the Elite Eight against LSU, when she finished with seven rebounds and a career-high six blocks.

Lauren Betts was the Big Ten and national defensive player of the year, led UCLA to a Big Ten title and was the first, first-team All-American in program history. She also helped the Bruins get to their first NCAA Tournament Final Four.

Lauren Betts wants other tall women to find the beauty in their height, after sending a powerful message while leading UCLA to a record run in the NCAA Tournament