Six players from UCLA women’s basketball’s 2026 graduating class are actively rostered in the WNBA. The Bruins made history in the 2026 WNBA Draft for most players selected in the first round and most players drafted in the same class.

Here’s how the players have fared three weeks into their rookie WNBA seasons.

Lauren Betts and Angela Dugalić, Washington Mystics

Center Lauren Betts was drafted in the last lottery spot, selected fourth overall by the Washington Mystics. Forward Angela Dugalić joined her teammate shortly after, heading to the nation’s capital as the ninth overall pick.

Betts’ 6-foot-7 frame gives her an edge on the court, making her a logical top-five pick. Dugalić’s ability to knock down shots from the perimeter as a 6-foot-4 forward made her a valuable selection as well.

But with two of Washington’s leading scorers and rebounders being a center and a forward, the former Westwood players are struggling to crack the lineup. The Mystics, who are 3-4 and sit at No. 11 in the standings, are a young group, with its three leading scorers boasting a combined six years of experience prior to this season.

Betts leads the UCLA alumni pair with 5.1 points and 2.7 rebounds on 13.4 minutes per game. She broke double-digit points in the squad’s 92-69 loss to Dallas, scoring 11 on 5-for-7 shooting from the field.

She has yet to record more than five rebounds in a game, a stark difference from the 8.8 per game she averaged at UCLA. If Betts can get more active on the boards, she may have a chance to increase her playing time.

Dugalić averages 4.3 points and three rebounds per game, with her rebounding mark tying for fourth on the squad. She has cracked double-digit points once as well, recording 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting from the field in just 12 minutes against the Seattle Storm on May 24.

Both Bruins will have to increase their impact on the glass and on defense if they want to see more minutes with the Mystics.

Gabriela Jaquez, Chicago Sky

Entering her senior season, guard Gabriela Jaquez was not listed on any draft boards. But after a career year, the Chicago Sky drafted her fifth overall.

Sitting at No. 12 overall with a record of 3-5, the Sky have relied on Jaquez as a solid addition to the starting lineup. She has missed the Sky’s two most recent games with a left knee injury but has otherwise stepped right into the role the Sky hashed out for her.

In her final season at UCLA, she averaged 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds, and she has carried that success over to the professional level. Jaquez averages 11.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in the WNBA. She had a crucial 20 points and eight rebounds on 6-for-11 shooting in a win against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on May 17.

Jaquez is the squad’s leading 3-point shooter, boasting a 33.3% clip from behind the arc. Considering her steady increase in perimeter volume throughout her college years, this part of her game could very well continue to grow.

Every team needs a Swiss Army knife contributor, and Jaquez is that player for the Sky. She proved this past season her ceiling is higher than anyone expected of her, and she could continue to flourish for the squad.

Kiki Rice, Toronto Tempo

When guard Kiki Rice was drafted to the Toronto Tempo, she had the opportunity to become a key piece on the new expansion team.

The Tempo drafted Rice drafted sixth overall after four years as a standout Bruin. Some of her biggest strengths were her consistency and ability to score and facilitate, both of which she has carried into her professional career.

The Tempo are currently 5-4 and riding a two-game win streak, sitting at No. 7 overall in the standings. Rice is second on the team in rebounds per game, averaging 4.7. She is also third in points per game and fourth in assists per game, with 13.1 and 2.7 marks, respectively.

The Bethesda, Maryland, local shot 48.9% from the field in her final year at UCLA but has increased that clip to 55.2%, a mark that places her at No. 14 in the league. She has been a consistent force for the Canadian squad, scoring double digits in every game except the season opener.

Rice has recorded two 19-point outings, including in her Los Angeles return against the Sparks on May 17. She has recorded at least five rebounds in her past six games with the Tempo.

Her ability to fill whatever role is asked of her and be a rebounding guard has helped her earn a spot in the Tempo’s starting lineup. Rice will likely continue to be an integral part of the team’s first WNBA campaign.

Gianna Kneepkens and Charlisse Leger-Walker, Connecticut Sun

Guards Gianna Kneepkens and Charlisse Leger-Walker – who were selected 15th and 18th, respectively, by the Connecticut Sun – were the final UCLA players to be drafted.

The Sun sit in last place with a 2-8 record, so they have some ground to cover for the rest of the year. But the Bruins may help them climb out of the gutter.

Kneepkens entered the draft as one of the top shooters in the class, but she has struggled to drain shots consistently at the next level. The guard averages 3.8 points per game, and she has only knocked down three shots from behind the arc this season.

She has yet to notch double-digit points but has scored in every game so far.

Leger-Walker cracked the starting lineup before guard Leila Lacan was reactivated. The Waikato, New Zealand, local is averaging 7.5 points and 2.7 assists per game, flashing her ability to score and facilitate at the top level.

The former Bruin has scored double-digit points four times this season, including a season-high 16 points on 6-for-15 shooting in the Sun’s first win of the year May 20.

With Lacan as a new point guard for Connecticut, Leger-Walker must continue proving herself to earn more playing time. If Kneepkens rediscovers her shooting consistency, she could increase her playing time as well.