The influx of NIL money and the transfer portal has changed the recruiting landscape.
David Mendez-Yapkowitz
David has been with The IX Basketball team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.
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Hunter Hernandez’s ascent has UC Irvine atop the Big West
The fifth-year guard is in the midst of a breakout season
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UCLA’s Lena Bilic continues to learn on the fly this season
Cori Close: ‘She’s got some things that are really hard to teach’
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How Vanessa McManus has made an immediate impact for Cal Poly
The sophomore guard has been among the top players in the Big West this season
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With new faces in new places, UCLA and USC add another chapter to storied rivalry
Both teams will play each other once more during the regular season.
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Why Long Beach State has needed JaQuoia Jones-Brown’s ascension
Long Beach State has relied on its sophomore star JaQuia Jones-Brown out of necessity
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How Sienna Betts fared in her UCLA debut
Lauren Betts: ‘I just felt super jolly’
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How Gabriela Jaquez has become UCLA’s most versatile player
The senior wing has played nearly every position this season
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How Lauren Betts’ development helps her WNBA draft stock
There’s no doubt that the Bruins’ star center will be a lottery pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft
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How Raven Johnson is South Carolina’s ‘consummate’ point guard
The fifth-year guard is the team’s leader amid several new faces