Lindsay Gottlieb

Graphic with photo of USC guard JuJu Watkins (12) dribbling the ball at left and UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) blocking a Duke player's shot at right.

JuJu vs. Paige showdown will be about more than two stars

By Michelle Smith / March 31, 2024

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.

McKenzie Forbes screams in triumph and thumps her palm to her chest as her teammates cheer in the background.

Duke and Baylor ousted in Portland, but future is bright

By Bella Munson / March 31, 2024

USC and UConn won their respective games to become the final Elite Eight teams, but the losing teams showed exciting future

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma smiles on the sidelines. He has a water bottle in his left hand and looks like he's about to use his right hand to unscrew the cap.

Portland notebook: Geno Auriemma speaks on Pac-12, conference realignment

By Michelle Smith / March 30, 2024

Plus, Lindsay Gottlieb and Nicki Collen discuss their experience coaching in the pros

USC guard Kayla Padilla dribbles the ball with her left hand and puts two fingers up with her right hand to direct the offense.

Kayla Padilla is the floor leader USC needed

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 30, 2024

The Penn graduate transfer has been a steadying hand all season and into the NCAA Tournament

The UCLA Bruins celebrate after a win.

With five teams in the Sweet 16, Pac-12 has its proof point in last hurrah

By Michelle Smith / March 28, 2024

Five of the eight games in the Sweet 16 will have a Pac-12 in it

USC's India Otto drives to the basket for a layup

India Otto grabs the spotlight following USC’s opening-round win

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 25, 2024

The senior captain is the longest-tenured player on the roster

USC guards McKenzie Forbes and Kayla Padilla wear championship hats and T-shirts along with reflective sunglasses as they answer questions in a press conference after winning the Pac-12 Tournament.

How the Ivy League reacted to its alumnae winning the Pac-12 Tournament

By Jenn Hatfield / March 15, 2024

‘The people in this league can succeed anywhere they want’

USC celebrates punching its ticket to the NCAA Tournament after beating Stanford in the Pac-12 Tournament championship game on March 10, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy of the Pac-12 Conference)

‘Best day ever’: USC takes home the (final) Pac-12 Tournament title

By Michelle Smith / March 10, 2024

“There is a lot of pride in being the final champions in this league.”

USC star JuJu Watkins shouts instructions as she dribbles the ball with her left hand under pressure.

The legend of JuJu Watkins grows after Pac-12 Tournament semifinal win over UCLA

By Michelle Smith / March 9, 2024

But Watkins also had critical help in critical moments

Colorado's Jaylyn Sherrod dribbles the ball with her right hand, trying to get to the rim, as Oregon State's Donovyn Hunter provides resistance.

How Thursday became possibly the best Pac-12 Tournament day ever

By Michelle Smith / March 8, 2024

The Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals featured six ranked teams, two teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble and plenty of drama