"This is not what was described to us a far as what the venue was going to look like, what the setup was going to look like. "We were in the Bahamas last year: Another ballroom scenario, but looked far different than the ballroom we've played in the last two nights. We have notified The Mirage we won't be coming back again. What a monumental day for all of us in the Trojan family.. (Jason Armond/Getty Images) Juju Watkins is staying home. But I want to make sure it was 1,000% where I wanted to go.. M.A. Iowa's No. USC is unranked. According to the Auburn radio broadcast, it took more than 40 minutes for paramedics to arrive to the court. "We've played in ballrooms before," Moren said. Nov. 20, 3 p.m. Clark, who led Division I in scoring and assist average last season, also twisted her ankle in the Hawkeyes' season opener on Nov. 7 against Southern. Yahoo! Clark still played just over 20 minutes in that game and had 20 points and nine rebounds. Close. "I discussed it with our staff. Two other Tennessee players, Jasmine Franklin and Jillian Hollingshead, were out Sunday because of concussion protocol. 20% off all JWS merch, now through December 18th. "They had to have a lot of grit to get through practice this week. A lot of people in my class had already committed before me, and I definitely was taking my time. With USC, she will be a part of the building process. Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said afterward that she had few details on the status of Clark, other than that she twisted the ankle. Watkins joins Malia Samuels, a 5-foot-6 guard from Seattle's Garfield High School, in coach Lindsay Gottlieb's 2022-23 recruiting class. No matchup on this list epitomizes the roster shakeup at the hands of the transfer portal like this one. We all felt like we were in a safe environment.". It definitely did not go the way we thought or planned. 5 in the preseason Associated Press poll, are now 4-5 and no longer ranked. Iowa's Monika Czinano then was fouled as she went up for a layup, but it was waved off by the officials because the foul came after time had run out. Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball coach Teri Moren said Saturday that an opportunity was missed to showcase her No. Juju had the courage to stay home and is driven to bring USC womens basketball back to prominence. I don't want there to be the notion that playing in ballrooms is dangerous. Polk said the tournament organizers realized too late that the setup in Las Vegas would not be up to par. "I talked to my athletic director, and he wanted to make sure we all felt safe. I didnt want to rush this process, Watkins told ESPN. They repeated the feat in 1984. Tennessee basketball player out for season with blood clots, UConns Nika Muhl becomes latest injury concern for depleted Huskies, Lindsey Horan scores through opponents legs in historic win for Lyon, Stanford-bound Irene Riggs races into cross-country record books. Griner spent 294 days detained in Russia. But in this particular event, there were a lot of things that needed to be better.". The Tennessee Lady Vols women's basketball team has struggled so far this season, with more difficulty Sunday: Leading scorer Rickea Jackson did not play in a 59-56 loss to the visiting No. In fact, Watkins will be the central building block for a historic Trojans program that hasnt been in conversation with elite teams for quite some time. 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Watkins is a versatile guard, which along with her obvious talent makes her the ideal player to build a team around. Breaking news, live coverage, investigations, analysis, video, photos and opinions from The Washington Post. But we needed to have full-on bleachers. Clark had to be helped off the court. The 6-foot-1 guard has been called a generational talent after leading Sierra Canyon to a state title in her junior season with 24.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.8 steals and 2.0 blocks per game, among other accomplishments, including playing for the United States U-17 and U-16 national teams. The game was delayed nearly an hour during the wait for her to get medical attention. Watkins took great care with her decision, which she announced in front of her friends and classmates at Sierra Canyon. "She was alert, she was responsive to everything, so I really believe it's precautionary," Auburn coach Johnnie Harris said after the Tigers' 74-73 win over the Colorado State Rams. Nuclear power is also a significant source of electrical power in Michigan, producing roughly one-quarter of the state's supply or 28,000-gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electrical energy (4.3 GW total capacity) in 2020. Juju is the best and most decorated player of her class both in the country and internationally, USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said in a press release. Its also worth noting that nine players on the ESPN Top 100 recruiting list for 2024 are from California. Rittenberg: Predicting bowl scores 49 prospect in the 2023 espnW 100. Schoenfield: Are the Mets any better? "Fortunately, we don't have to deal with that sort of thing. I couldn't believe that was a college game being played like that. M.A. "I remember playing in ballrooms like that. CBS Sports has the latest College Basketball news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. We can. More ESPN+ content . She and teammate Jordan Horston lead Tennessee in rebounding at 6.6 per game. It's almost that condescending kind of thinking, 'Yeah, wouldn't it be neat to have the gals come out here and play,'" he said. Walder: Underrated NFL breakouts Jackson previously played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs from 2019-2022. Watkins is the kind of talent that can transform a program or in USCs case, restore it to its former glory. "The court and the lighting, that stuff hasn't been an issue. "I don't read a lot of social [media]," Moren said. ", "It kind of shocked me right away it gave me AAU vibes," she said. And Gottlieb is already working on finding pieces to surround Watkins. Visit ESPN to view the Top 25 Men's College Basketball Scoreboard 1 and No. On Friday, Indiana standout Grace Berger sustained a knee injury, and she did not play in Saturday's 79-64 victory over the Memphis Tigers. Four-star recruit Malia Samuels, a point guard from Seattle, joins Watkins in the class of 2023. Get exclusive access to more than 3,000 premium articles a year from top writers. Watch breaking news videos, viral videos and original video clips on CNN.com. Watkins grew up just 10 minutes from the USC campus, and her family, she said, was the main reason for staying close to home. One of the top recruits in the class of 2023 announced her decision to play college basketball at the University of Southern California on Tuesday. I was very frustrated having to watch that moment for Auburn.". Voepel began covering women's basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Serena Sundell and Gabby Gregory both had 24 points for the unranked Wildcats, who celebrated their fifth-ever victory over an Associated Press top-five opponent and the highest-ranked team the Wildcats have defeated since topping then-No. Clark took an inbounds pass with 3.8 seconds left and crumpled to the floor as she tossed the ball to a teammate. Another issue arose Saturday night at the tournament, though, when Auburn Tigers player Kharyssa Richardson was injured after hitting the floor hard while scrambling for a loose ball. 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"What was disappointing was the aesthetics; it's not a fan-friendly environment. She chose the Trojans over current womens basketball powerhouses South Carolina and Stanford, ranked No. 4 Hawkeyes said the plan for now is that she will play Sunday against Belmont. ET, ESPN+. 4 preseason ranking was the Hawkeyes' highest since 1994. USC was a powerhouse in the 1980s, with All-Americans Cheryl Miller, Paula McGee and Rhonda Windham leading the Trojans to an NCAA championship in 1983. THE ALMANAC: The Year of the Big; A 2022-23 College Basketball Preview Digital Magazine Coming September 26th! Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to committees that have raised at least $1,000,000 and are primarily formed to support or oppose a state ballot measure or a candidate for state office in the November 2022 general election. Clark is considered day-to-day and will be reassessed Saturday, but the No. Wyshynski: Ranking NHL's best lines The Hokies, who were without starting guard Ashley Owusu (hand injury) moved to 8-0. It felt like because [this] got so many ticks on social, that we had taken a couple steps backward. "It's probably the last time they'll get a good team to go to that tournament. M.A. Find latest news from every corner of the globe at Reuters.com, your online source for breaking international news coverage. Moren said. "I think everybody has to step up," Harper said of playing without Jackson. Moren said she had no issues with the court itself and felt it had nothing to do with Berger's injury. And we have players that will be able to do that. As women's basketball coaches, we're trying to move our game forward. We told them that's not a one-time thing, that's forevermore. 5 UConn Huskies or the Duke Blue Devils on Nov. 27. "[But] I think any good tournament has EMT and all that, medical professionals, on site. UConn had all but two players in double-digits. Iowa is the third top-five women's team to lose so far this season, along with the No. But Watkins changes that, almost instantly. With the Cardinal or the Gamecocks, Watkins would be stepping into a team that is already built for NCAA titles. Moren confirmed that the site coordinator, Ryan Polk, did apologize. Indiana shared correspondence the school had in March with the tournament director, Bryce McKey, who told the Hoosiers that the event would be set up with a court similar to what the Athletes Unlimited professional women's league in Las Vegas had earlier this year. Then the Hawkeyes travel to the Phil Knight Legacy tournament in Portland, Oregon, where they face the Oregon State Beavers on Nov. 25 and then either the No. We're going to get everybody's best shot, and we better get used to it. This is a young woman with transcendent talent, but she is also uniquely motivated. Voepel covers the WNBA, women's college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Close. The WNBA star returned to the United States on Friday. "But this notion that the floor there's no problem with the floor. ESPN's Alexa Philippou contributed to this story. Chairs were set up around the court. Samuels is the No. 3 Texas Longhorns on Monday and then-No. Microsoft pleaded for its deal on the day of the Phase 2 decision last month, but now the gloves are well and truly off. Voepel began covering women's basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; Women's college basketball's early signing period has arrived for the Class of 2022. Washington, D.C. news, weather, traffic and sports from FOX 5, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. "We're very sorry," Polk said. The Tennessee Lady Vols women's basketball team has struggled so far this season, with more difficulty Sunday: Leading scorer Rickea Jackson did not play in a 59-56 loss to the visiting No. The injury to Grace did not happen because of the floor. Voepel covers the WNBA, women's college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Richardson posted an update on social media, saying "Thank you Auburn family. In Thursday's loss, Clark had 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. It's unfortunate for them to have to go through something like that. She stopped to talk to her father, Brent, and then walked gingerly but unaided out of Bramlage Coliseum to the Iowa bus. MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Iowa junior guard Caitlin Clark, a preseason unanimous All-American pick in women's basketball and reigning Big Ten player of the year, suffered an ankle injury on the last possession of an 84-83 loss to Kansas State on Thursday night. UConn coach Geno Auriemma, whose team did not play in the tournament, shared some thoughts on it Sunday. East American Big 12 Big East Big Sky Big South Big Ten Big West C-USA CAA Horizon Indep. I see all these other tournaments going on and footage of that, but this was a major miss.". After consideration, the Hoosiers still decided to play after that, with their game starting more than an hour late. Notre Dame women's basketball game at Lafayette postponed. Find live NCAA Men's Basketball scores, player & team news, videos, rumors, stats, standings, team schedules & odds on FOX Sports. The lists do not show all contributions to every state ballot measure, or each independent expenditure committee formed to support or And with Watkins staying home to play for the Trojans, she could encourage more players to join her in staying home. You scrolled all the way down here, but havent subscribed!? But recent womens basketball history has belonged to teams like UConn and Baylor, as well as the last two teams competing with USC for Watkins South Carolina and Stanford. But what I am most excited about is that JuJu the human being is joining the USC family. The three active nuclear power plants supply Michigan with about 26% of Eight players ejected after fight during GW-TCU basketball game Juju Watkins drives the ball for Sierra Canyon in a high school basketball showcase in December 2021. I just think we need to do better.". "I think there are other people who probably need to apologize as well for wanting us to come and play in this event and making promises, if you will," Moren said. The answer to that is yes. She was leading the SEC in scoring (20.3 PPG) in January 2022 when she entered the transfer portal, later explaining she faced difficulties playing for three different head coaches in her time at Mississippi State. We just severely missed the mark when comes to the spectator side.". But it did not resemble that. 2 in the AP Top 25. 'Do we feel like we are safe?'" The Lady Vols, who were ranked No. Theres no place like home #fighton #committed pic.twitter.com/MWzIvONg58. Close. 5 Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Nov. 8. This is a one-time disaster in terms of events. Asked if pressure from high expectations has affected her team at all, Bluder said, "I don't feel like it. And once again that wasn't the case. There were a lot of things that should have been better, and they just weren't. Voepel began covering women's basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Caitlin Clark shaken up in chaotic finish as Iowa upset by Kansas State (1:28). After the game, she exited the Iowa locker room with her left ankle lightly wrapped in an Ace bandage and wearing both shoes. A site coordinator told ESPN that he apologized to players, coaches, fans and referees about the tournament conditions, which have been discussed on social media. Horston had 26 points and 11 rebounds Sunday. 4 Iowa State in January 2002. After the game, Tennessee coach Kellie Harper said that Jackson's absence was a coach's decision and, "That'll be indefinite.". Lets fix that! I am doing better and can't wait to come home.". Moren was concerned by the length of time it took for Richardson to receive medical care. The Trojans havent made an NCAA tournament since 2014, and after being a mainstay throughout the 80s and most of the 90s, USC has made just three March Madness appearances since 2000. I could talk for days about her skill set: her shot-making ability, creativity to the rim, dominance on the boards, defensive tenacity and her elite court vision. Jackson, a 6-foot-2 forward, had started the first eight games of the season for the Lady Vols, averaging a team-best 17.6 points. The Wildcats got a wake-up call Thursday. Another big miss for this tournament. We have an obligation to grow our game, and we completely missed on this opportunity because you have a lot of really good teams that are here. And now, moving forward, in the immediate future, we've got to find how to continue to have that toughness, that grit. The tournament was played on a court in a large ballroom area at The Mirage hotel that had no stands for spectators. McKey was at another tournament this weekend in Daytona, Florida. Men's College Basketball Standings - 2022-23 All Conferences A 10 ACC ASUN Am. Iowa next plays Sunday against the Belmont Bruins. Get a rundown of the top highlights, stories, and events in womens sports, including cant-miss games and exclusive features. 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