
USC Women’s Basketball Looks to Build on Star Power and Depth
The Trojans' upcoming season hinges on how effectively the roster around JuJu Watkins, Jazzy Davidson and Kennedy Smith can gel, with bench contributors poised to make an impact.
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The Trojans' upcoming season hinges on how effectively the roster around JuJu Watkins, Jazzy Davidson and Kennedy Smith can gel, with bench contributors poised to make an impact.

USC star Juju Watkins hosted a week‑long basketball camp for girls, sharing her rehab journey, community spirit and upcoming season ambitions.

USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins hosted a youth camp for over 150 girls at the Galen Center, sharing her passion for the game while outlining ambitions for a 2027 national title.

USC’s rising star JuJu Watkins hosted a youth basketball camp at the Galen Center, blending skill work with community outreach as she eyes a 2027 national title.

The USC women's basketball squad is using creative workouts and off‑court experiences to forge teamwork and resilience before the new campaign begins.

The USC women's basketball program is deepening its defensive focus during an eight‑week summer camp, aiming to translate that intensity into a championship run.

The Trojans blend veteran talent with new pieces, aiming to turn cohesion into championship contention.

The Trojans' backcourt stars are far from overrated, but the frontcourt and bench must step up as the team embraces new talent and collective chemistry.

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.

The NCAA will require student‑athletes to complete five seasons of competition within a five‑year window starting in 2026‑27, eliminating medical redshirts and hardship waivers and reshaping eligibility for players such as JuJu Watkins and Laura Williams.

A seasoned lineup, high‑ranking preseason polls and a stifling defense position Michigan as a leading contender for the conference title.

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 2026‑27 Big Ten women's basketball schedule is set, and Illinois is poised to face a slate of marquee opponents. From JuJu Watkins' USC to Minnesota's rising Gophers, the Illini's path blends tradition with new storylines.

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 Oregon Ducks have unveiled their 2026‑27 Big Ten schedule, highlighting a road swing to Michigan and a marquee clash with USC that could boost their national ranking and NCAA seeding.

The Bruins have added a promising international prospect who averaged double‑digit points for Slovenia’s under‑18 team, bolstering a roster that returns key veterans and several high‑profile transfers.

UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close announced the signing of Slovenian guard Lina Jerkovic, a move that bolsters the Bruins' depth and championship aspirations.

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.