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.

UCLA's 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts poses a unique challenge for UConn women's basketball in the Huskies' Final Four semifinal game Friday night.