• The Deployment: Thursday, April 9, 2026.
• The Hardware: The NCAA National Championship Trophy
• The Shift: Bruins stars Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice served Box Combos at the Hollywood Raising Cane’s.
• The Slogan: “Let’s get this chicken!” (The team’s literal season-long motto).

For a team that spent the entire season yelling “Let’s get this chicken,” there was only one way to celebrate UCLA’s first-ever Women’s Basketball National Championship. Fresh off their dominant 79-51 win over South Carolina, superstars Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice popped up at the Hollywood Raising Cane’s to work a celebratory shift, handing out chicken fingers and high-fives to a Sunset Blvd crowd that’s been waiting decades for this moment.

Here’s what you need to know.

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From the Hardwood to the Drive-Thru

This wasn’t just a photo op; it was a cultural victory lap. Betts (the Final Four MOP) and Rice (the Bruins’ floor general) jumped behind the counter and into the drive-thru window, proving that their “two-way” game extends to customer service.

• The Quote: “I’m grateful for all of the people who have put in work to create opportunities for people like me and Kiki,” Betts told reporters.
• The Vibe: Hundreds of Bruin faithful lined up for hours, turning the fast-food staple into a mini-Pauley Pavilion.

The Final Stats: A Season for the Ages

Photo: Raising Canes

While the Cane’s “Shift” was lighthearted, the hardware they brought with them was heavy.

• The 37-1 Record: UCLA’s 2026 run was a masterclass in consistency. Their only loss came in a mid-season glitch, but they ran the table when the stakes were highest.
• Lauren Betts: Averaged 21 PPG throughout the tournament, serving as the ultimate “Defensive Firewall” in the paint.
• Kiki Rice: Solidified her status as a top WNBA Draft prospect, managing the team with clinical precision.

The WNBA Draft Protocol

The shift at Cane’s marks the final chapter of their college careers. Both Betts and Rice are officially invited to the WNBA Draft (happening tomorrow, April 13).

• The Forecast: In a year where women’s basketball viewership has shattered every existing “Server Capacity,” these two are expected to be top-5 picks, moving from the UCLA “OS” to the professional ranks with massive momentum.

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Featured Photo: Raising Canes

Author Bio

Jael Rucker is the founder of Decked Out Magazine. She has previously worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.