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COLUMBIA, South Carolina -- Former Benedict College women's basketball standout Destiny Betts has signed a professional contract to play for Douvres Basket Coeur de Nacre in Douvres-la-Délivrande, France.

Betts, the 2016-17 SIAC women's basketball Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, helped lead the Lady Tigers to two SIAC tournament championships and three trips to the NCAA Tournament.

Douvres Basket Coeur de Nacre, translated to Dover Basketball Mother of Pearl, competes in the FFBB, the French Federation of Basketball.

"I am so thankful to Coach (James) Rice," Betts said. "If it wasn't for Coach Rice, I wouldn't have this opportunity. He kept pushing me to be the best player I could be."

Betts will report to the team next month and the season begins in October.

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