NCAA Women’s Basketball Recap & Kiyomi Miller vs. USC Drama

NCAA WBB Game Recaps (20 minutes)

Top Performances and Upsets

• Breakdown of the biggest games from 1/12, focusing on:

Southern California vs. Maryland & Penn State

• Key highlights from The Women of Troy's performances and their growth in the B1G.

South Carolina vs. Texas

• Key highlights from South Carolina’s performance and their dominance in the SEC.

• Madison Booker Struggles

The Kiyomi Miller vs. Rutgers Situation (15 minutes)

Background

• Recap of the situation:

• Kiyomi McMiller, a highly-touted recruit, did not play in Rutgers game vs USC.

• Reports of tension between McMiller and the coaching staff.

Implications for Rutgers

• How this could affect Rutgers chemistry and performance moving forward.

• Discussion of how player-coach relationships impact team dynamics, particularly with NIL and transfer portal changes.

Bigger Picture in NCAA WBB

• Is this situation reflective of a larger trend in college basketball?

• How programs can balance player empowerment with maintaining team cohesion.