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[gabsinsight]

Height Observations + My Early Lineup Prediction 👀

Wanted to switch things up a bit and make a post that isn't about recruiting for once lol. I got to watch USC practice within the last week or two, and the thing that became very obvious is that this is a big ass team lmao.

A few height observations:

Juju isn't 6'2, and I don't think she ever was. I'd put her around 6'1-ish.

Kennedy is basically the exact same height as Juju, so I'd call her 6'1 too.

Jazzy is taller than both of them but still a little shorter than Saniyah. She's a true 6'2 in my opinion (and she's said so herself).

Saniyah surprised me the most. She's listed at 6'1, but she's noticeably taller than Jazzy, Juju, and Kennedy, and she's pretty close to Sara Okeke. I'd honestly put her around 6'3.

Sitaya Fagan and Sara Okeke both look much closer to 6'5 than 6'4.

Pania is definitely 6'6.

I don't really question Rian, Ryann, or Brooklyn's listed heights, although Ryann might be just a little shorter.

Overall, USC has great size and versatility this season. To me, the biggest question heading into November is more about figuring out the roles. With this much talent across the roster, I actually think everyone's efficiency should improve because there won't be as much pressure on any one player to carry the load.

My way-too-early lineup prediction:

Not really a PG but I'll just give her that role: Jazzy — Doesn't mind playing a Robin-type role, can facilitate, but needs to greatly work on her handle.

SG: Juju — Still believe is the team's most aggressive three-level scorer and offensive engine.

SF: Kennedy — Her ability to adapt, defend, and make plays makes her the perfect complementary piece.

PF: Saniyah — Great size, physicality, interior scoring, and solid rim protection.

C: Pania or Sara — Both bring size and physicality. I'd give Pania the edge defensively, while Sara is the more polished offensive big.

First players off the bench:

Sitaya

Whoever doesn't start between Pania and Sara

Ryann

Those are my early thoughts based on what I've seen so far.

What do y'all think? I'd love to hear your lineup predictions too.

[gabsinsight]

International Recruiting Update

As most of you probably figured out by now, USC missed out on Kejia Ran. That said, they're still very active on the international market.

If they recruit well enough, I'd expect USC to add one or two late depth pieces before the roster is finalized. Just a reminder: the players below are being evaluated as bench contributors, not high-usage stars. The goal is to add depth without disrupting the balance of the roster.

Here are a few names I've heard are on USC's radar:

Stella Colas | 5'9" Guard (France) Probably the safest fit of the group. I really like her combination of rim pressure, playmaking, and perimeter defense. She reminds me a bit of Julie Vanloo in the way she embraces her role. During a five-game stretch in November 2025, she averaged 6.0 PPG, 5.9 APG, just 1.4 turnovers, and 2.6 steals while shooting 43% from the field. I think she'd be a really solid depth guard.

Buba Ezzine | 6'4" Forward (Japan) Probably my favorite prospect on this list. She's only 17 and still very raw, but the athletic upside is ridiculous. At the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Invitational Finals, she put up 53 points, 35 rebounds (17 offensive), and 4 blocks, and in the same tournament added 38 points and 18 rebounds in another game. Yes, the competition wasn't elite, but that level of dominance is impossible to ignore.

Fatoumata Toure | 5'8" Guard (France) Her biggest strength is her defensive intensity. In the 2025-26 season she averaged 7.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and shot 37.5% from three. She's actually had statistically better seasons, but what makes her valuable doesn't always show up in the box score. She'd be a great defensive addition.

Alesya Talkovskaya | 6'0" SG/SF (Belarus) My second favorite prospect behind Buba. She's widely considered the top U18 prospect in Belarus and is already starting in the country's top professional league. This past season she averaged 11.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.9 steals. I also think she's probably the most realistic commitment out of everyone listed here.

We're also entering the part of the offseason where the 2027 recruiting class starts making decisions. If y'all are interested, I can start doing recruiting updates for high school prospects the same way I covered the transfer portal.

That's all I've got for now. Fight On! ✌️

[theorangeprint]

MEET THE CHARACTERS :

INTRODUCING…..

JAYLA “ JB” RACHELLE BECK 23

OCTOBER 23, 2003

“I lost it all, I want it back.”

JUDEA “JUJU” SKIES WATKINS 12

JULY 15TH, 2005

“Pressure is a privilege i’ll forever be proud to bear.”

FEATURING:

Kamorea “KK” Arnold

Kennedy Nicole Smith

Rayah Marshall

[theorangeprint]

“ TREE ON THE HILL ”

Chiney Ogwumike and Andraya Carter sat at their round table speaking about Louisiana's close win over UCLA, well, that was before they stopped to check their rapidly beeping phones.

Andraya cleared her throat, “This just in, folks, UCLA’s star shooting guard Jayla Beck has entered the transfer portal.”

“So unexpected, especially after having a season that secured her spot in the rafters,” Chiney said, shaking her head.

Both reporters looked over the cameras at their producer, who was trying to tell them that Jayla had released a video saying goodbye to UCLA.

“Well, Jayla made a video explaining why she’s choosing to make this move, so we’ll let y’all enjoy this.”

The clip starts with Jayla wearing a UCLA jumper with her number underneath the letters.

“Hey guys.. I kinda don't know how to say this, but I will be entering the transfer portal.” Jayla stopped to sniffle before continuing

“I want to thank the fans and my teammates for making this experience somewhat better. Unfortunately, at UCLA, I felt as though my coaches didn’t care for me or my well-being.”

Jayla looked off camera at her MacBook, where her best friend, Kameroa, was silently supporting her with a huge smile and two thumbs up.

“At UCLA, I’ve been punished for being sick, benched for having a B in a class, whereas other players were barely passing, and continuously publicly berated. I was willing to ignore this, considering I love my teammates and the bond we’ve built, however, my breaking point has been being told that if I were to go home when my dad had a heart attack, I would have limited play time for the rest of my college career.”

Jayla stopped to pull the UCLA hoodie off. “So, trust me, this decision was carefully considered. But hey, once a bruin always a bruin.”

Chiney and Andraya’s eyes were wide with shock.

“She’s a star and didn’t deserve that treatment, but I'm sure she’ll shine brighter somewhere she's supported,” Andraya said matter-of-factly.

Series master list:

meet the characters

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AUTHORS NOTE: hi guys!!! so excited to be sharing this with you guys ( again 🥹 ) this was originally published on my wattpad which now has the same tag as my blog but at the time of tree on the hill being published my user was ANDREASARCHIVES, please don’t accuse me of stealing my own works 😭 thank you for being here, i hope yall enjoy reading this as much as i’ve enjoyed working on it!!

[saturatedsaturday]

I’m gonna miss Malia playing for usc to the ppl who got to witness the 2024-25 team play just know you were blessed

[theorangeprint]

" MASTERLIST "

updated 7/2

women's basketball

juju watkins

" GET IT OUT THE NET"

series

“TREE ON THE HILL” : incomplete

men's basketball

carter bryant

" I'VE FALLEN IN LOVE, FOR THE FIRST TIME " > CB X JOURNALIST READER HC'S

[theorangeprint]

ok i have carter bryant hc otw, i have 2 story’s, one that i had published on wattpad but unpublished to edit and another that i’ve never published. the first one is juju x ucla to usc reader plot is semi messy, the other one is azzi x watkins reader very angsty very much religious trauma, which one do y’all want me to start posting on here first?

pick!!!

azzi x watkins reader

juju x ucla>usc reader

Voting ended onJul 1

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