UCLA has been crowned the first time in program history, with a 79-51 win over South Carolina. The team's senior core, Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez, were all projected first-round picks for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. However, Azzi Fudd's performance and UConn's exit in the semifinals could impact her draft stock. Betts' game-saving block against Texas in the Final Four and Jaquez's performance in the championship game boosted their draft stock more than any other UCLA senior. Despite a lacklustre performance, Ashlon Jackson delivered a buzzer-ating 3-pointer to lift Duke over LSU.