Lindsay Gottlieb

Raven Johnson shoots a left handed layup, eyes on the basket.

Sights and sounds from the defensive battle for the ‘real SC’ 

By Cameron Ruby / November 17, 2025

In the defensive showdown between the two USCs, the Gamecocks showed why they are ranked second in the country

UConn forward Sarah Strong, wearing UConn's home white jersey, drives to the basket with the ball in her right hand

The Weekly Fast Break: A season in the pressure cooker

By Missy Heidrick / November 12, 2025

Who will stand up to the pressures of the 2025-26 season?

USC's JuJu Watkins flashes a 3-point sign with her right hand.

JuJu Watkins to miss 2025-26 season

By Sydney Wingfield / September 29, 2025

Gottlieb: ‘We look forward to the day she returns to competition stronger than ever’

USC Head Coach Lindsay Gottlieb speaks to the media in front of a red banner reading "Fight On!" and SC, smiling as she answers questions.

USC promises a new look amid departures, absences and a variety of additions 

By Cameron Ruby / September 22, 2025

The numbers from USC’s 2024-2025 last season tell a story of dominance interrupted.

Two photos of Kaitlyn Chen are displayed side-by-side. At left, she holds the 2024 Ivy League Tournament trophy, which is a large wooden trophy with a gold ball on top. At right, she stands on a ladder and holds up a piece of the net that she cut after winning a national championship.

How impactful have recent Ivy League graduate transfers been outside the conference?

By Jenn Hatfield / May 8, 2025

Nearly 40 Ivy Leaguers whose careers were interrupted by COVID-19 transferred to play as grad students

USC center Clarice Akunwafo is shown in profile, walking off the court after losing in the Elite Eight.

How Clarice Akunwafo prepared for a career in surgery, even during USC’s NCAA Tournament run

By Rowan Schaberg / April 12, 2025

Akunwafo: ‘There’s always time; you just have to find it’

USC Trojans guard Kennedy Smith shoots the basketball over a defender

Freshmen power USC to Elite Eight without JuJu Watkins

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 30, 2025

Trojans freshmen shined on the national stage

USC's Kennedy Smith runs with UCLA's Kiki Rice as Rice dribbles the ball with her left hand. Rice has her right elbow up as Smith stays on her right hip.

Why Kennedy Smith is such a versatile threat for USC

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 29, 2025

The Trojans wing has been among the most impactful freshmen in the country

USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb talks to her team in a huddle.

USC rallies for JuJu Watkins in emotional final night at Galen Center

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 25, 2025

Gottlieb: ‘I think we showed what kind of team we are’

After resurgent year ends, Cal immediately pivots to building next NCAA Tournament-worthy team

By Michelle Smith / March 23, 2025

Bears will be “aggressive” in the portal starting Monday after first NCAA appearance in six years.