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McKenzie Forbes, who helped USC capture a Pac-12 Tournament title and an Elite Eight berth, is back with the program in a developmental role, where she will work closely with rising freshman Juju Watkins before heading to France for her next professional chapter.
Kaleena Smith, the nation's top-ranked prospect in the Class of 2027, is narrowing her choices as she prepares for official visits, with USC emerging as a leading contender thanks to proximity, NIL opportunities and recent program momentum.
JuJu Watkins returns after a year of skill development, bolstering USC’s frontcourt and prompting a strategic overhaul aimed at greater cohesion and national competitiveness.
Kaleena Smith, the nation's No. 1 recruit for the Class of 2027, is weighing a future with the USC Trojans as she prepares for official visits to several powerhouse programs.
McKenzie Forbes, a former USC basketball standout, has returned to her alma mater as a player development assistant, where she will mentor the current roster before heading overseas to continue her professional career in France.
Coach Lindsay Gottlieb and USC star JuJu Watkins hosted a sold‑out basketball camp that drew families from across the nation, showcasing their commitment to community engagement and the expanding reach of USC women's basketball.
A look at the players returning from injury and college, the coaches securing new deals, and the programs redefining their schedules as the 2026‑27 basketball season approaches.
After a season lost to an ACL injury, JuJu Watkins is back with the USC women's basketball team, bringing elite talent and a No.1 recruiting class that could reshape the national championship race.
A seasoned lineup, high‑ranking preseason polls and a stifling defense position Michigan as a leading contender for the conference title.
Across the Bay Area, fathers are swapping Warriors jerseys for Valkyries scarves, bringing their daughters to the stands and using the rise of women’s professional basketball as a catalyst for ambition and self‑belief.
The addition of Hall, a 2026 No. 2 recruit and 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup MVP, signals a new era for USC's program as it aims to dominate the national scene.
Standout player JuJu Watkins leverages her recruiting clout to bring top prospect Saniya Hall to USC, joining a talented cohort that includes Jazzy Davidson and Kennedy Smith.
The Big Ten unveiled the 2026‑27 conference slate for USC women's basketball, highlighting home games at Galen Center, a season‑opening matchup in Las Vegas, and a renewed push toward the program's first Final Four since 1986.
The University of Southern California announced its full 18‑game Big Ten conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting home contests against traditional rivals and road trips to Midwestern powerhouses, while also revealing non‑conference games against UNLV and South Carolina.
The Big Ten revealed the Trojans' conference slate, highlighting nine home games at Galen Center, a road trek across the Midwest and a marquee double‑header with UCLA, all aimed at a first Final Four since 1986.
The UCLA Bruins finished a historic 37‑1 campaign with a national championship, while USC’s JuJu Watkins eyes a comeback that could reshape the rivalry.
The latest power rankings highlight USC's title potential, Michigan's Final Four outlook, Iowa's transfer boost, and a host of other storylines shaping the Big Ten women's basketball landscape.
The Trojans are poised to contend for a championship as they blend returning star power with a wave of elite freshmen and transfers.