Sergio Betts Original™ | BTS With the Bruins: Inside UCLA Women’s Basketball’s August 26 Photo Shoot 📸🏀

A Sergio Betts Original™ behind-the-scenes look at UCLA Women’s Basketball’s August 26 photo shoot, as the Bruins step in front of the camera and show off the confidence, personality, chemistry, and unmistakable energy of a team getting ready to write the next chapter in Westwood.

Timea Gardner gets into a deep, athletic stance and pounds the ball through a sharp change of direction, keeping her handle tight and her feet active as she works to create separation. Her balance stays controlled through the move, and every step is setting up the next burst forward. Sergio Betts Original™

Timea Gardner drops into a deep, balanced stance and works the basketball low across her body, keeping the handle tight while her eyes stay up and locked forward. Every part of the movement is controlled, from the wide base to the quick hand placement, as she prepares to change direction and explode into the next attack. Sergio Betts Original™

Timea Gardner reaches the dribble out to her left while staying loaded in a low, athletic stance, using the wide handle to stretch the floor and set up the next change of direction. She keeps her body under control, eyes forward and balance centered as she prepares to attack out of the move. Sergio Betts Original™

Lena Bilić stands with unmistakable confidence in UCLA blue and gold, arms crossed, posture steady and eyes set forward. There is a quiet edge to the moment, calm on the surface but fully locked in underneath, carrying the presence of someone ready to compete the second the lights turn on. Sergio Betts Original™

Amanda Muse stands in the UCLA locker room smiling in full Bruins uniform, carrying a relaxed confidence as she takes in the moment. The photo captures her energy, personality and pride in wearing UCLA across her chest, with the kind of presence that makes it clear she is ready to step into the season and make her mark. Sergio Betts Original™

Bonnie Deas turns her attention to the right with a bright, natural smile, giving the moment an easy confidence and genuine warmth. She looks completely comfortable in UCLA blue and gold, enjoying the atmosphere around her while carrying the kind of presence that makes the moment feel effortless. Sergio Betts Original™7

Addy Brown stands under the UCLA media day lights with a calm, focused presence, framed by the Bruins blue and gold backdrop. Her composed expression gives the photo a locked in energy, capturing a player comfortable in the moment and ready to represent UCLA. Sergio Betts Original™

Addy Brown points straight ahead with a steady, no nonsense confidence, standing tall in UCLA blue and gold like she already knows exactly where she is headed. There is purpose in the gesture, focus in the expression and a little edge in the moment that makes it feel less like a pose and more like a statement. Addy is locked in, comfortable in the spotlight and ready to make her presence felt for UCLA. Sergio Betts Original™

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