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NCAA BasketballUSC's JuJu Watkins' college debut has social media buzzing after Ohio State loses

In a debut that will be etched in USC women’s basketball lore, guard JuJu Watkins delivered an explosive performance that has the world of college basketball abuzz on social media. Watkins, in her very first collegiate game, powered the No. 21 USC Trojans to an electrifying 83-74 victory over the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes. […]

NCAA BasketballAaliyah Gayles’ leap from the hospital to USC courts

For many high school athletes, the leap to college sports is a pivotal transition filled with anticipation and new challenges. For Aaliyah Gayles, the transition to the University of Southern California in the fall of 2022 was marked not just by a step up in competition but also a miraculous recovery that defies the odds. […]

NCAA SportsAaliyah Gayles’ tattoos reflect healing and USC basketball dreams

Aaliyah Gayles, the USC women’s basketball guard, carries her history on her skin, with tattoos that narrate a story of survival, resilience and determination. Each piece of ink reflects a chapter of her life, including a harrowing event that tested her strength and willpower. On her left shoulder, a tattoo records the time 11:52 p.m., […]

NCAA BasketballAaliyah Gayles' grit and USC dream spearhead recovery

In the aftermath of a senseless act of violence that shook the Las Vegas community, standout high school basketball star Aaliyah Gayles faced the most challenging opponent of her life — not on the court, but in her fight to recover from the 18 gunshot wounds sustained in her arms and legs during a shooting […]

NCAA BasketballUSC women's basketball secure bombshell Juju Watkins commitment

USC women’s basketball secured a massive signing for next season on Tuesday as Sierra Canyon HS star Juju Watkins, who is classmates with Bronny James, committed to the Trojans for next season. Via Woj: “ESPN Sources: Juju Watkins – No. 1 in ESPNW’s Class of 2023 and considered a generational basketball talent – plans to […]

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