UCLA Bruins

Net rating

+40.5

99th percentile

Off. rating

123.8

100th percentile

Def. rating

83.3

97th percentile

Pace

67.7

31st percentile (deliberate)

Scoring breakdown

Points / game83.9 — 98th pct

Assists / game21.9 — 100th pct

Off. rebounds / game14.0 — 90th pct

2nd chance pts / game16.2 — 99th pct

Paint pts / game43.7 — 99th pct

Pts off turnovers / game18.8 — 87th pct

Bench pts / game17.1 — 55th pct

Identity & tendencies

Elite offensive machine

100th pct offensive rating (123.8) and true shooting (59.7%). Every starter shoots above 50% eFG%. This is the most efficient offense in D-I women's basketball.

Dominant second-chance scoring

44.0% offensive rebound rate (99th pct) generates 16.2 second-chance pts/g. Lauren Betts and Sienna Betts crash the glass relentlessly. Every possession demands a box-out assignment.

Paint-dominant attack

52.1% of points come in the paint (96th pct) at 70.3% at the rim. Betts is unstoppable inside. Must protect the paint without conceding kick-out 3s.

Controlled pace, high IQ

67.7 pace (31st pct) — deliberate half-court execution. 1.71x assist-to-turnover ratio (100th pct). Ball movement is a weapon; cannot gamble on steals.

Elite ball security

15.5% TO rate (94th pct). Leger-Walker (2.35x A/T), Kneepkens (2.27x), Rice (2.65x). Every UCLA starter protects the ball. Pressure must be disciplined, not gambling.

Stifling defense

83.3 defensive rating (97th pct). Hold opponents to 40.5% eFG%, 27.5% 3PT%, and 56.4 ppg. Force-field half-court defense that limits paint touches and 3s alike.

Rotation players

#51 Lauren Betts

F · 6'7" · Sr · 27.7 mpg

Dominant post

17.1

PPG

8.8

REB

3.2

AST

58.2%

eFG%

At rim FG%: 71.2% (95th)

Block/g: 2.1 (98th)

OReb/g: 3.5 (97th)

TS%: 60.2% (92nd)

The centerpiece. 6'7" force who attacks the glass at 71.2% at the rim with elite finishing and elite shot-blocking (98th pct block rate). Almost exclusively a 2PT scorer (0.0% 3PT). Her putback game is automatic. Must keep her off the offensive glass. Any catch within 4 feet is two points. Foul her judiciously — she shoots 68.6% from the line.

#1 Kiki Rice

G · 5'11" · Sr · 30.8 mpg

Lead guard

14.9

PPG

5.9

REB

4.3

AST

53.4%

eFG%

At rim FG%: 61.0% (75th)

3PT%: 38.5% (90th)

AST:TOV: 2.65x

FT%: 90.2% (95th)

The engine. Elite floor general with above-break 3 threat (38.7%) and rim gravity. Above-break 3s are her primary scoring zone (19.1% of shots). Dangerous foul-drawer at 90.2% FT. Watch for drive-and-kick to Kneepkens or corner shooters. Clean ball handler (2.65x A/T) who rarely makes costly errors.

#11 Gabriela Jaquez

F · 6'0" · Sr · 30.4 mpg

Playmaking wing

13.5

PPG

5.5

REB

2.1

AST

60.9%

eFG%

At rim FG%: 72.8% (95th)

3PT%: 39.0% (91st)

2PT%: 62.2% (96th)

OReb%: 67th pct

Highest eFG% (60.9%) among the starting guards. Elite two-way threat who attacks the rim at 72.8% and shoots above-break 3s at 35.1%. Remarkable shot quality (SSQ 0.95). She creates in the post and attacks closeouts off the perimeter. One of the most complete scorers in the conference — no exploitable zone.

#8 Gianna Kneepkens

G · 6'0" · Sr · 28.2 mpg

Shooting wing

12.8

PPG

3.1

REB

2.9

AST

61.3%

eFG%

At rim FG%: 81.8% (98th)

3PT%: 42.9% (97th)

3PA/g: 5.3 attempts

FT%: 93.3% (97th)

The floor spacer who doesn't miss — 42.9% from 3 on 5.3 attempts per game (99th pct eFG%). At-rim FG% of 81.8% means she's equally dangerous driving. No single coverage works. Must be chased off every screen. Highest 3PA rate on the team. Free-throw assassin at 93.3% — do not foul her on 3PT attempts.

#5 Charlisse Leger-Walker

G · 5'10" · Sr · 27.9 mpg

Playmaking PG

8.4

PPG

4.0

REB

5.6

AST

54.9%

eFG%

AST/g: 5.6 (99th pct)

3PT%: 35.5%

AST:TOV: 2.35x

FT%: 64.1% (22nd)

The distributor. 5.6 AST/g (99th pct) drives UCLA's ball-movement system. As a scorer she's the most exploitable starter — FT% of 64.1% (22nd pct) is the #1 late-game foul target on the roster. Playing off her from 3 frees help for Betts and Jaquez. Her steals (85th pct) make denying her passes high-risk.

#32 Angela Dugalić

F · 6'4" · Sr · 23.7 mpg

Stretch four

9.0

PPG

5.6

REB

2.2

AST

55.5%

eFG%

At rim FG%: 78.2% (98th)

3PT%: 32.6%

OReb/g: 1.6

BLK/g: 0.6 (66th)

Versatile stretch four who can punish drop coverage at 32.6% from 3 and converts 78.2% at the rim. Off-ball cutter and second-side connector in UCLA's motion offense. Her 3PT% is below-average enough to concede long 2s — don't guard her aggressively on the perimeter when Betts rolls to the rim.

#16 Sienna Betts

F · 6'4" · Fr · 14.1 mpg

Power bench big

6.0

PPG

4.0

REB

1.0

AST

53.3%

eFG%

At rim FG%: 76.5% (98th)

3PT%: 10.0% — ignore

OReb/g: 1.5

Synergy eFG%: 53.3%

Lauren Betts' freshman sister brings the same glass crashing in 14 minutes. 76.5% at the rim — play off her completely beyond 10 feet. She earns minutes on putbacks and physicality in the paint. Her 10.0% 3PT% is safely ignored; her offensive rebounding is not. Enters when Lauren picks up foul trouble — the glass crashing doesn't stop.

#9 Lena Bilic

G · 6'3" · Fr · 12.2 mpg

Spot-up wing

3.0

PPG

1.4

REB

0.6

AST

44.9%

eFG%

3PT%: 27.4% — cold

2PT%: 52.9%

3PA rate: 68% of FGA

Synergy SSQ: 0.91

Freshman guard with high 3-point volume (68% of shots from 3) but only 27.4% conversion. Play entirely off her beyond 18 feet — she hasn't earned defensive respect from range. Use the help capacity her defender saves to sag on Betts cuts and double Kneepkens drives. Weakest defensive link in the rotation — target her in PnR actions.

Team shooting by zone

Lauren Betts (#51) — zone breakdown

Interior-only specialist. All value comes within 10 feet — 71.2% at the rim. No 3PT shots (0.0%). Can be played entirely on drives, no need to guard the arc. Primary challenge: deny the seal and post catches.

Zone	FGA/g	FGA%	FG%	vs Avg
At the rim	5.6	43.9%	71.2%	+elite
In-paint 2s	4.8	37.3%	53.1%	+above avg
Mid-range 2s	2.4	18.4%	39.1%	avg
Above-break 3s	0.0	0.0%	0.0%	N/A
Corner 3s	0.0	0.0%	0.0%	N/A

Gianna Kneepkens (#8) — zone breakdown

Shoots from everywhere and converts everywhere. 81.8% at the rim (98th pct) + 42.9% above-break 3s (97th pct) = no safe coverage option. Any hesitation on closeouts = open 3. Must make her work for every catch.

Zone	FGA/g	FGA%	FG%	vs Avg
At the rim	0.9	9.1%	81.8%	+elite
In-paint 2s	2.1	22.3%	55.6%	+above avg
Mid-range 2s	1.2	12.7%	43.5%	+above avg
Above-break 3s	3.4	36.1%	42.0%	+elite
Corner 3s	1.9	19.8%	44.4%	+elite

Kiki Rice (#1) — zone breakdown

Above-break threat at 38.7% — her primary scoring zone (19.1% of FGA). Strong at the rim (61.0%). Mid-range is her weakest zone; funneling drives toward pull-up mid-range is the best coverage option. Corner 3 volume is low but efficient.

Zone	FGA/g	FGA%	FG%	vs Avg
At the rim	3.2	31.4%	61.0%	+above avg
In-paint 2s	2.7	26.0%	50.0%	avg
Mid-range 2s	2.0	19.4%	40.8%	avg
Above-break 3s	2.0	19.1%	38.7%	+above avg
Corner 3s	0.4	4.1%	37.5%	avg

Charlisse Leger-Walker (#5) — zone breakdown

At-rim conversion of 72.5% is elite — she punishes helping bigs. Highest above-break 3 frequency (40.1% of shots) among guards. 3PT% of 35.5% is below average but high volume makes space concession risky.

Zone	FGA/g	FGA%	FG%	vs Avg
At the rim	1.3	19.1%	72.5%	+elite
In-paint 2s	1.4	19.9%	45.3%	avg
Mid-range 2s	0.7	9.4%	48.0%	+above avg
Above-break 3s	2.8	40.1%	35.5%	avg
Corner 3s	0.8	11.6%	35.5%	avg

Synergy shot quality — full roster

Player	Pts	PPS	FG%	eFG%	SSQ	SSM
Gianna Kneepkens #8	483	1.13	48.6%	60.6%	0.85	+0.36
Gabriela Jaquez #11	420	1.21	53.8%	60.7%	0.95	+0.26
Lauren Betts #51	554	1.17	58.4%	58.4%	0.94	+0.23
Charlisse Leger-Walker #5	293	1.09	45.5%	54.7%	0.88	+0.21
Angela Dugalić #32	299	1.10	49.6%	55.0%	0.91	+0.19
Kiki Rice #1	417	1.06	52.9%	52.9%	0.88	+0.18
Sienna Betts #16	147	1.07	52.9%	53.3%	0.91	+0.16
Amanda Muse #33	34	1.10	54.8%	54.8%	1.05	+0.05
Lena Bilic #9	96	0.90	35.5%	44.9%	0.91	-0.01
Team total	2,718	1.13	50.6%	56.3%	0.91	+0.22

Top lineups — offensive (PPP)

Lineup	POSS	PPP	FG%	3FG%	TO%
Rice · CLW · Kneepkens · Jaquez · L.Betts	629	1.037	50.8%	40.7%	12.7%
Rice · Kneepkens · Jaquez · Dugalić · L.Betts	236	1.055	53.8%	13.5%	14.0%
CLW · Kneepkens · Jaquez · Dugalić · L.Betts	223	1.045	54.4%	40.0%	16.6%
Rice · CLW · Jaquez · Dugalić · L.Betts	245	1.004	54.7%	39.0%	20.4%
Rice · CLW · Kneepkens · Dugalić · L.Betts	205	1.005	50.0%	36.4%	17.1%
Rice · Kneepkens · Jaquez · S.Betts · Dugalić	86	0.942	46.0%	47.1%	19.8%

Top lineups — defensive (opp PPP allowed)

Lineup (opp stats)	POSS	PPP	FG%	3FG%	TO%
Rice · Kneepkens · Jaquez · Dugalić · L.Betts	239	0.586	30.4%	18.6%	15.9%
Rice · CLW · Kneepkens · Jaquez · L.Betts	583	0.688	35.7%	27.3%	18.0%
Rice · CLW · Jaquez · Dugalić · L.Betts	241	0.689	34.9%	28.1%	16.2%
Rice · CLW · Kneepkens · Dugalić · L.Betts	193	0.756	36.8%	27.1%	17.6%
CLW · Kneepkens · Jaquez · Dugalić · L.Betts	208	0.827	41.0%	28.3%	13.5%

Lineup insights

Death lineup

Rice + CLW + Kneepkens + Jaquez + L.Betts is their most-used unit (629 poss) at 1.037 PPP offensively and 0.688 PPP allowed defensively. This is their closer. Plan your best sets around when one of the five rests.

Best defensive unit

Rice + Kneepkens + Jaquez + Dugalić + L.Betts limits opponents to 0.586 PPP and 30.4% FG% — their most suffocating five. Generated only 18.6% 3FG% allowed in 239 possessions.

Betts anchors every lineup

Lauren Betts appears in every major rotation lineup. There is no lineup combination that sidesteps her problem. She must be defended with two bodies on every catch and a designated box-out every possession.

Bench lineup warning

When S.Betts substitutes for L.Betts, the glass crashing intensity doesn't diminish. Both Betts sisters crash at similar rates. The offensive rebounding machine doesn't stop with the starter swap — box out both.

⚠ Defensive priorities — threats to stop

Lauren Betts interior dominance — #1 priority. 71.2% at the rim is nearly unstoppable. Must double before she catches in the paint. Send a second body any time she seals below the elbow. Foul her strategically — she shoots 68.6% from the line, acceptable vs. her 71% 2PT% inside.
Offensive glass — 44.0% OReb rate (99th pct) generates 16.2 second-chance pts/g. Assign two box-out responsibilities on every shot: one for L.Betts, one for the perimeter crasher (usually Jaquez or Dugalić). No exceptions. This is the #1 way UCLA extends possessions.
Kneepkens 3-point volume — 5.3 attempts per game at 42.9%. Must chase her through every screen. Any open 3 she gets is likely going in. She also converts at the rim at 81.8% — no single defensive answer. Force her off screens and contest every catch.
Jaquez and Rice drive-and-kick — Both attack the paint and kick to corner/wing shooters. Help defense must rotate quickly without losing Kneepkens. Zone principles with man assignments on Kneepkens and Betts.
Betts seal-and-dump — Leger-Walker (5.6 AST/g) finds L.Betts on seal-and-catch constantly. Deny her entry passes from the strong side; make every Betts touch contested before she can establish deep post position.

✓ Exploitable weaknesses

Leger-Walker free-throw vulnerability — 64.1% FT (22nd pct) is the most exploitable foul-drawing target on the roster. Intentional fouling on her drives in late-game situations can generate free points. Send her to the line in crunch time — she's a coin flip.
Lauren Betts FT rate — While dominant in the paint, her 68.6% FT% means physical but disciplined defending near the stripe is sustainable. Smart body positioning rather than hack-a-Betts. Disrupting her rhythm through foul trouble is the goal.
Lena Bilic's 3PT% — 27.4% from 3 on 68% of her shot attempts from range. Load off her completely. Use the space her defender vacates to sag on Betts or double on Kneepkens drives.
Low FT attempt rate — UCLA only draws FTs at a 21st pct rate. Their primary scoring comes from field goals. Physical, disciplined defense without gambles won't put them on the line at a punishing rate. Controlled pressure is sustainable.
Bench scoring depth — Bench pts/game is only 55th pct. When starters are in foul trouble, UCLA's scoring drops measurably. Foul Betts early and legitimately. Jaquez and Kneepkens foul trouble also cascades through the rotation.
Sienna Betts 3PT% (10%) — Play entirely off Sienna on the perimeter. Free the help defender for Betts blocks and double-teams inside without any 3PT consequence.

✦ Offensive game plan — how to attack UCLA

Push the pace — 67.7 pace (31st pct). Fast breaks off defensive rebounds before they set their defense. UCLA's half-court defense allows 33.7% FG%; transition defense allows 46.5% — a 13-point efficiency swing. Run at every opportunity. Quick inbounds passes, early offense.
Attack the pass lanes — UCLA's 29th pct opponent TO rate means their defense doesn't force many turnovers. Sharp, quick skip passes over their help should create open 3s before rotations close. Disciplined ball movement wins.
Attack Lena Bilic in PnR — Her rotational IQ as a freshman is the weakest defensive link. PnR actions targeting her side generate open mid-range and paint opportunities before rotations arrive. She also commits foul errors at a higher rate than starters.
Target Betts in foul trouble — If Lauren picks up 2+ fouls early, attack the paint aggressively. Sienna Betts is effective but less experienced handling ball pressure in the post. The interior vulnerability opens briefly.
Mid-range against Betts — The one shot UCLA's defense is weakest on: mid-range 2s allowed at 31.3% (62nd pct). Force pull-up mid-range by keeping dribble penetration out of the lane. Avoid driving into Betts' block radius.
Post mismatches against zone — UCLA plays zone 3.5% of the time (0.784 PPP allowed — not elite). High-low actions and post-ups against their 2-3 zone can generate mid-post touches. Hit the short corner when zone is deployed.

⚑ Watch out for

Second-chance havoc — Every shot, sprint back. Assume every miss will be rebounded. Box out before the ball leaves the shooter's hand. A single possession of glass carelessness generates 1.0+ PPP for UCLA who will capitalize with practiced putback efficiency.
Kiki Rice late-game decisions — Her 2.65x A/T ratio means she doesn't force bad turnovers under pressure. She will make the right pass in crunch time. Don't gamble for steals in the final 4 minutes — she'll punish it with an assist to a cutter or corner shooter.
Kneepkens heat checks — She gets hot quickly and at high volume. If she hits her first two above-break 3s, double the ball screen on her next catch. Her momentum runs can swing games by 9-12 points in under 4 minutes at 5.3 attempts per game.
Leger-Walker vision under pressure — 5.6 AST/g means she will find the open player even in a trap. Her vision negates most pressure defense schemes. Double-team traps without full rotations will be punished with open 3-point attempts.
Transition points off UCLA stops — 8.4 steals/game (60th pct) is modest, but all five starters can take it the length of the floor. Any turnover in UCLA's backcourt can become two points at the other end before your defense is set.

Offensive profile

Defensive profile

Offense — zone efficiency

Defense — zone FG% allowed

⚠ Defensive priorities — threats to stop

✓ Exploitable weaknesses

✦ Offensive game plan — how to attack UCLA

⚑ Watch out for