""For me, part of coming out this weekend is also putting my money where my mouth is. This is part of women stepping up and getting the recognition they deserve.""
""What I hope for is, you know like when you're at a game and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comes to the game and everybody stands up and claps, that the same would happen for Lauren Betts in 20 years.""
""And they're the kind of people you want to be, not just because they're amazing basketball players, but the...""
UCLA fans gathered in downtown Phoenix to support their women's basketball team during the Final Four. Despite a disappointing loss last year, fans traveled from Los Angeles to cheer on their team. Alumni Candice Wilmuth and Amy Shoemaker expressed excitement for the growing support of women's basketball. Shoemaker emphasized the importance of equal recognition for women's sports, hoping for a legacy similar to that of UCLA's men's basketball. Both alumni praised the character of the team and their coach, Cori Close, highlighting their admirable qualities beyond basketball skills.
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