Plus, breaking down the controversy surrounding the 3-point line in Portland
USC
JuJu Watkins’ playmaking might be her most underrated skill
The freshman star has shown herself to be an impactful playmaker.
JuJu vs. Paige showdown will be about more than two stars
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.
Duke and Baylor ousted in Portland, but future is bright
USC and UConn won their respective games to become the final Elite Eight teams, but the losing teams showed exciting future
UConn back in business with Sweet 16 win over Duke
The Huskies bent under the weight of intense defensive pressure, foul trouble and their relentless lack of depth – but they did not break. And their reward is a 28th trip to the regional finals.
Portland notebook: Geno Auriemma speaks on Pac-12, conference realignment
Plus, Lindsay Gottlieb and Nicki Collen discuss their experience coaching in the pros
Kayla Padilla is the floor leader USC needed
The Penn graduate transfer has been a steadying hand all season and into the NCAA Tournament
Locked On Women’s Basketball: NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 preview
The Pac-12 dominates the remaining field, the Region of Doom and looking ahead to the Elite Eight
With five teams in the Sweet 16, Pac-12 has its proof point in last hurrah
Five of the eight games in the Sweet 16 will have a Pac-12 in it
India Otto grabs the spotlight following USC’s opening-round win
The senior captain is the longest-tenured player on the roster
