Rayah Marshall
USC is more than – and has always been more than Watkins in the same way that UConn has been more this season than Paige Bueckers. But it’s hard to quibble with the excitement, interest and ratings that it builds.
USC and UConn won their respective games to become the final Elite Eight teams, but the losing teams showed exciting future
Five of the eight games in the Sweet 16 will have a Pac-12 in it
“There is a lot of pride in being the final champions in this league.”
But Watkins also had critical help in critical moments
The Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals featured six ranked teams, two teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble and plenty of drama
The Trojans are hoping to be at the forefront of expanding popularity for women’s basketball.
“This is an incredibly talented team — there is talent up and down the roster.”
Top collegiate players to face best teams in hemisphere
