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USC's Kiki Iriafen drafted No. 4, LA Sparks draft three standout players in WNBA Draft • Apr. 14, 2025, 9:08 PM ET (CBS)
Wayne Brady and Kenny Ortega Set to Join USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance Milestone Gala • Apr. 11, 2025, 9:32 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
USC star JuJu Watkins is the AP Player of the Year and just the fourth sophomore to earn that honor • Apr. 4, 2025, 10:37 AM ET (AP)
Paige Bueckers carries UConn to record 24th women's Final Four with 78-64 win over USC • Apr. 1, 2025, 1:15 AM ET (AP)
March Madness: It's South Carolina vs. Texas and UCLA vs. UConn in women's Final Four • Apr. 1, 2025, 1:10 AM ET (AP)

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