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For UCLA's Lauren Betts, her biggest battle may have been off the court

NPR | By Steve Futterman
Published April 3, 2026 at 3:56 PM EDT

UCLA center Lauren Betts, who may be named player of the year, says while she was battling rivals on the basketball court, a much more serious battle was taking place off it as she dealt with depression and anxiety.

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