JuJu Watkins' season-ending injury is a sad outcome for a player who has given USC and Los Angeles so much as the new face of women's college basketball. … [Read more...] about Plaschke: JuJu Watkins’ knee injury cuts deep into the USC star and Trojans’ title hopes
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As UCLA seeks resurgence via transfer portal, Aday Mara’s Bruins future is murky
UCLA men's basketball coach Mick Cronin likely will be active in the transfer portal, but there's a chance the Bruins could lose 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara. … [Read more...] about As UCLA seeks resurgence via transfer portal, Aday Mara’s Bruins future is murky
JuJu Watkins injury casts shadow over USC women advancing to Sweet 16 of NCAA tournament
JuJu Watkins sustains an apparent knee injury while driving to the basket against Mississippi State in the second round of the NCAA tournament. … [Read more...] about JuJu Watkins injury casts shadow over USC women advancing to Sweet 16 of NCAA tournament
UCLA surges behind Lauren Betts’ 30 points to defeat Richmond and reach Sweet 16
Lauren Betts finishes with 30 points as UCLA goes on a scoring spree in the second half to defeat Richmond 84-67 and reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. … [Read more...] about UCLA surges behind Lauren Betts’ 30 points to defeat Richmond and reach Sweet 16
Rayah Marshall at the forefront of USC’s smothering, ‘Mad Dog’ pressure defense
The USC women's basketball team's vaunted pressure defense is the result of the mismatches Rayah Marshall creates using her speed and 6-foot-4 frame. … [Read more...] about Rayah Marshall at the forefront of USC’s smothering, ‘Mad Dog’ pressure defense