USC Faces Roster Shake-Up as Avery Howell and Two Guards Enter Transfer Portal
Following JuJu Watkins' season-ending injury, USC is grappling with significant roster challenges, including the loss of three guards and the search for reinforcements.
- Freshman guard Avery Howell, a key player during USC's NCAA Tournament run, has announced her decision to enter the transfer portal.
- Howell's departure follows JuJu Watkins' ACL injury, which sidelined the star player for an expected 9-12 months, leaving the team without its cornerstone scorer.
- Two additional USC guards, Aaliyah Gayles and Dominique Darius, have also entered the transfer portal, further depleting the team's roster depth.
- USC is reportedly exploring recruitment options, with Florida State's Ta’Niya Latson, the nation's leading scorer this season, emerging as a potential target.
- The Trojans face a critical offseason as they work to rebuild their lineup and maintain competitiveness in the wake of these significant losses.