It’s clear that Lindsay Gottlieb is thinking hard about USC player minutes. What the long-term plan is? That’s less clear.

Following USC's dominating win over Purdue, Lindsay Gottlieb discusses the second quarter in which the Trojans went on a 31-0 run, and the stellar play of her freshmen throughout.

Kobe was a hooper. And his aura, validation and embrace extended immeasurably into women’s hoops. He confirmed they are hoopers, too. He was an advocate for them to reach the mainstream of sports fandom. He shared in their belief of worthiness. His value to them and their game is unquestioned. Though he’s gone, they still feel it.

Freshman Avery Howell scored a season-high 18 points, JuJu Watkins added 16 points and seven rebounds and No. 4 Southern California nearly pitched a second-quarter shutout as it routed Purdue 79-37.

The Associated Press released its latest Top 25 Poll, and three of the top five men’s teams, along with one of the top five women’s teams, are coached by Jews.

The scouting report screamed out a natural strategy. The University of Southern California, one of the Big Ten’s new additions, came to Indiana featuring guard JuJu Watkins in a lineup that brought a No.

Victor McElhaney, the son of an Oakland, CA politician, was shot dead near his University of Southern California March 10, 2019 by a member of the street gang Ghetto Boyz

Ryan Kartje is the USC beat writer at the Los Angeles Times. He joined The Times after six years with the Southern California News Group. A Michigan native and University of Michigan graduate, Kartje previously wrote for Fox Sports Wisconsin and the Bloomington (Ind.) Herald-Times.

The Big Ten has some of the best coaching staffs in the country. With seven teams ranked in the AP Top-25 Poll, it was hard to narrow down which coaches stand o

Caitlin Clark may no longer be in an Iowa uniform, but her impact on the program will be felt forever. In honor of Clark's historic career with the Hawkeyes, the team will retire her No. 22 jersey when they host No.

The AP top 25 poll for women's basketball was released on Monday, Jan. 20 and the USC Trojans remained at the No. 4 rank after defeating Indiana on the road. It

Is it better for USC to have Maryland beat Ohio State, or vice-versa? You can discuss that point as you read this article.